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Offline Predator100x

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Re: .223 loads
« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2014, 07:57:21 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
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Re: .223 loads
« Reply #16 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
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Re: .223 loads
« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2014, 06:21:44 AM »
H4895 and a 55gr psp gameking from sierra

What is the velocity of your load?

3200 fps
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Re: .223 loads
« Reply #18 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.

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Re: .223 loads
« Reply #19 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.

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Re: .223 loads
« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2014, 02:07:40 PM »
I'll volunteer if you purchase me a Kevlar vest and promise to not kill me.....
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Re: .223 loads
« Reply #21 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)