Concerned with a new load for my .223

[vmaxpro]

I just got a new howa varminter .223 for " everyday" gun. Im really really enjoying this thing! But, I worked up a load ending up with 28.6gr H335, 40gr vmax COL 2.228 ( I think), rem 7.5's, winchester brass. Zero pressure signs as far as I can tell with great accuracy. Called it good enough, was 59 degrees as well. So I decide to run them over 2 chrono's. Basically 3820fps....Does this sound reasonable? its a 1 in 12 twist. Im just worried, should I be?

 

[Ackman]

You're fine if there are no signs of overpressure. The 40gr. load for my 20" .223 is doing 3895. In the 26" barrel gun, best 40gr accuracy is at 4010.

 

[vmaxpro]

Ok good to know! It seemed that the more I push the H335 the better it gets? Burns cleaner too. At 26 grs the bore was extremely dirty and now it looks as if I never shot it.

 

[Bowman44]

Wow, I didn't know that the 223 was capable of spitting a 40gr pill that fast! I don't have a chrony so I might be there already. Seems like that should shread prairie dogs!