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Predator Hunting => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: camshaft01 on October 28, 2013, 01:13:44 PM

Title: .223 loads
Post by: camshaft01 on October 28, 2013, 01:13:44 PM

just wondering what loads you guys are using.. Im shooting IMR-3031 and 55gr vmax and they seam to do a lil to much damage under 100yrds..

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: bigben on October 28, 2013, 02:01:02 PM

H4895 and a 55gr psp gameking from sierra

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: camshaft01 on October 28, 2013, 02:15:42 PM

Do those gamekings blow big holes?

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: shadowchaser on December 10, 2013, 01:18:12 AM

http://www.jamescalhoon.com/tobee2.php

here is a .223 load I have been wanting to try.

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Cskypup on December 10, 2013, 08:03:00 AM

I've found that my .223 really causes a lot of damage on fox so I only
Go for headshots lol. If I shoot em in the body I spend lots of time repairing
pelts! I just put a new scope on my Savage 340 in .222 hope to work on
a load to be able to take body shots and put more fur down!


Chris

Savage 340 .222 Monarch 2.5-10x BDC
T/C Contender .223 3-9x Bushnell
Remington 788 .243 3-9x Redfield wideview
Mossberg 835 12ga with 3.5in #4 buckshot

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: bigben on December 10, 2013, 09:02:51 AM

Quote from: camshaft01 on October 28, 2013, 02:15:42 PM

Do those gamekings blow big holes?

Consistant 1/2-2" exits if there is one

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Pa Goosehntr on December 11, 2013, 06:46:43 PM

223...Sierra 40 gr HP pushed by 27.5 gr of VARGET CCI Sm Rifle primers
          40 gr V-Max works with this load also
           Both very accurate out of my Ruger Compact

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: scottm2012 on December 12, 2013, 03:09:38 PM

Deleted, due to hijacking.

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Leglifter on December 12, 2013, 08:58:07 PM

?

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: shadowchaser on December 12, 2013, 10:31:05 PM

He posted the most fur friendly .223 load ever created.  Its so top secret it had to be deleted.

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Leglifter on December 13, 2013, 07:27:02 AM

Ahhh the black helicopters must have came to his house to keep the secret ( projectileless) load from going public

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Pa Goosehntr on December 13, 2013, 09:59:06 AM

 :o Must be a shockwave impact!!  ::)

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: scottm2012 on December 13, 2013, 11:32:42 AM

LOL, even my deleted comment still hijacked the thread.  I ended up sending a PM to Csky about .222 recipes for my Savage 340. 

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: shadowchaser on December 13, 2013, 03:03:13 PM

I heard the load aims, kills, skins, and stretches all by itself.

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on January 17, 2014, 01:18:07 AM

Quote from: bigben on October 28, 2013, 02:01:02 PM

H4895 and a 55gr psp gameking from sierra

What is the velocity of your load?

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Predator100x on January 17, 2014, 07:57:21 PM

Quote from: shadowchaser on December 13, 2013, 03:03:13 PM

I heard the load aims, kills, skins, and stretches all by itself!




I will pay for that recipe,MAN the time I would save puttin up fer!!   ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Papa1 on January 17, 2014, 08:22:37 PM

Keep the sierra 55 under 3000 if you can get accuracy.  Too much steam will cream a fox and under 3000 will be good for big dogs.  Remember Bill Jordan-"Speeds fine-Accuracy is final".  Dick

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: bigben on January 18, 2014, 06:21:44 AM

Quote from: Seeking_Coyotes on January 17, 2014, 01:18:07 AM

Quote from: bigben on October 28, 2013, 02:01:02 PM

H4895 and a 55gr psp gameking from sierra

What is the velocity of your load?

3200 fps

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Tikka on January 19, 2014, 05:57:10 AM

camshaft,

Try a lighter powder charge. I know it's difficult. We all want are bullets screaming downrange. But slowing down your bullet will allow it to hold together better. Work down from your current charge in .3 grain increments till you find another accuracy node. Then, give it a try on game. Sometimes slowing things down just by 150fps. is all it takes. Another thing to look at is the rate of twist on your barrel. Fast twist barrels have a dramatic effect on how the bullet reacts upon impact. They open more violently.  If your twist is on the fast side then slowing down the bullet will help. If you try this though, remember to shoot the load for the proper dope.

Tikka

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on January 21, 2014, 12:38:48 PM

I came up with a load I am testing that is 2200 fps and so far seems like it might be good but need a few more volunteers to get shot with it.

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: shadowchaser on January 21, 2014, 02:07:40 PM

I'll volunteer if you purchase me a Kevlar vest and promise to not kill me.....

Title: Re: .223 loads
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on January 21, 2014, 07:38:50 PM

You must think I'm a great shot  ;D but I'll stick with the four legged critters.   8)