Recommended Charge for .223 Everglades FMJ bullets

[CovertGunny]

I ordered some bulk bullets simply for plinking. .223 Everglades 55 gr. FMJ version 1 bullets. I'm a little new to reloading, so I'm not sure if I should use a powder charge to a similar bullet like a Hornady 55 gr. FMJ bullet, which I have a manual for or if there are recommendations of powder charges for bulk bullets.

 

[Dans40X]

Measure the diameter of several to ensure they are .224" diameter.
Weigh several to ensure that they are 55grain.
Are these copper washed/plated or jacketed 55grain FMJ bullets?

If diameter & weight are consistent....load per your Hornady manual.

Bulk projectiles are other than off the shelf 50/100 count quantities,aka 500/1000/2000 etc.etc.

 

[jaygorski]

I ordered some bulk bullets simply for plinking. .223 Everglades 55 gr. FMJ version 1 bullets. I'm a little new to reloading, so I'm not sure if I should use a powder charge to a similar bullet like a Hornady 55 gr. FMJ bullet, which I have a manual for or if there are recommendations of powder charges for bulk bullets.

If you're using LC or Lapua brass, 20grs RE7 works great in an AR, a touch more for a bolt and/or different brass.

 

[CovertGunny]

Okay I will measure the diameter and weigh them more thoroughly. From my initial just spot weighing a lot of them I noticed +/- .01 difference, would that be considered close enough?


http://www.evergladesammo.com/bullets/rifle-bullets/223-55gr-standard-fmj-bullets-v1.html