.223AI load data

[muleman69]

I no I'm beating an old horse to death but I did do the search and most everything is 10+ years old. Looking for .223 Ackley load data ,I have an 8-twist and going with .100 freebore. Like to shoot steel out to 600+. I have the following powders-2015,r-15,8208,4895,re22,re23,335,322,h380 ,4831,4350, and Varget . Primers I have are br-4,cci 450,fed 205. Bullets range from 53 grain up to 85. Hopefully this is enough information ,if not let me no

 

[tsyarnall]

You’ll find some load information in the “Cartridge Guides” under the .223. I tried to copy and paste, but it didn’t transfer to well. Anyway, it may be older information, but it should get you to a good starting point.

 

[willyp19]

I'm running a similar setup with a 1 in 9 twist. My magic combo is Varget, 60gr Nosler BTs, and Fed 205M primers.

 

[jepp2]

I've got the Greymist loads, but they are for mostly lighter bullets.

 

[SeabeeKen]

a 32 gr range of bullet weight is a bit vague. H335, 8208 are good
with 55 gr, 26.5 gr 8208 should be about max
Same bullet, 27 gr of H-335 is max

 

[Jeff Porter]

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rifleshooter.com

I use 69-80 grain bullets out to 600 with .223. This link will give you some starting points for Varget 8208 H4895 is usually about .2 gr more than the 8208.

 

[Hoser]

I have always used plain old 223 max data as starting loads for my 223 Ackleys.

I shoot lots of Sierra 80s.

 

[swimster]

I have 2 223 AI'S 1 is a 12 twist 53g Vmax BR-4s.and CFE 223. The other is an 8 twist shooting 75g Amax RL-15 AND BR-4s. Both have shot extremely well for me.

 

[muleman69]

All good stuff, thanks folks

 

[vonb]

26.2 gr RL-15 with a 75 gr AMAX, LC Brass and a CCI 200 is good for 2,950 fps out of my 22" Rock 5R barrel.