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Light .223 Loads
Posted: 09 Oct 2019 20:04
by Macd
Finally got some range time in. Finished off working up some IMR4227 loads using 55 grain Hornady SP. 16.5 grains gave me groups of 1.o to 1.75 at 100 yards. Wind was variable probably 5 to 15 mph quartering from behind me. Five shot groups from a bag in a Savage 10XP with a medium profile barrel and about a 2 lbs trigger pull. Will post targets later.
Re: Light .223 Loads
Posted: 10 Oct 2019 13:08
by mikld
Cool! Sounds like a winner...
Re: Light .223 Loads
Posted: 11 Oct 2019 04:18
by GasGuzzler
Yeah that's pretty good for an economy load.
Re: Light .223 Loads
Posted: 11 Oct 2019 09:04
by Macd
Here are the pictures. I am pleased with the results. I think a calmer day and a bench rest would really tighten the groups up. I was using a Millet TR-01 4-16x50 Mil Dot scope. It is one of my favourites.
Best IMR4227 223 Rem.jpg
Middle IMR4227 223 Rem.jpg
Worst IMR4227 223 Rem.jpg
Re: Light .223 Loads
Posted: 17 Oct 2019 03:28
by Ranch Dog
Looks good, what is the shot distance?
Re: Light .223 Loads
Posted: 17 Oct 2019 06:14
by Macd
Ranch Dog wrote:Looks good, what is the shot distance?
100 meters.
Re: Light .223 Loads
Posted: 17 Oct 2019 13:16
by Ohio3Wheels
Nice and you found a use for H4227, Good on ya!
Make smoke,