OK--I see by the rim face markings those are Nato cases, so you're filling the nato case with a recipe for .223 rem, nonetheless, QL returns a rather low-pressured max pressure and a velocity within 30 fps of the results you had and a compression factor of 5.8%. I'm not saying compression is a bad thing, I just get a little spooked by what could happen in an autoloader if there is an inadvertent bullet set-back on chambering.yes. Hornady load data, with Hornady bullets, to Hornady COL, with light crimp from a lee factory crimp die. Casings were resized with RCBS small base dies, fired in a 5.56 spec ar platform rifle.
As far as compressed. Hornady does not seems to specify. I generally try to avoid compressed loads. Based on the case fill, it looked like the base might be close to, or touching the powder but I was not anticipating any compression.
If you want I can replicate your load and try it in my 16" ARs and see if I get similar results?I trim all my cases with a worlds finest trimmer. Fairly consistent. I am transitioning over to RCBS x-series dies. after the first resize and trim, no more trimming, with no neck growth.
I have a case gauge. I usually check at random intervals after resizing and trimming to make sure they are in spec.
I agree, set back could be an issue but I try to mitigate that issue. The Hornady bullets I use, along with Hornadys COL, as it puts the cannelure right in the middle of the neck. Then a medium crimp with the lee factory crimp die. So far I have not had an issue with set back and everything has run well. Been loading for this rifle for a few years now, but switching powders due to the shortage has not been a fun experience.
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I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.
I think all I have is a pound or two--and I never use it either. I also have loads of 55 gr Vmax's which I rarely use either, which is why I'm willing to do a test. ; )CFE223 is the worst powder, bar none, for temp sensitivity. That max charge under a 55gr will give you 3000+fps in the summer. I'm not a fan of that powder. I don't think a fellow should have to do "winter" and "summer" loads nowadays.
I don't understand why folks hype CFE223 when there are so many better alternatives. IMO as someone who has only burned one pound of it, so I'm not an expert.
much appreciated.I think all I have is a pound or two--and I never use it either. I also have loads of 55 gr Vmax's which I rarely use either, which is why I'm willing to do a test. ; )
I'm clear now. I have had several people tell me how much they dislike CFE223 and how bad the temperature sensitivity issues are.CFE223 is the worst powder, bar none, for temp sensitivity. That max charge under a 55gr will give you 3000+fps in the summer. I'm not a fan of that powder. I don't think a fellow should have to do "winter" and "summer" loads nowadays.
I don't understand why folks hype CFE223 when there are so many better alternatives. IMO as someone who has only burned one pound of it, so I'm not an expert.
CCI 41 for 5.56.What primers
Or 450s per cci. I'm clear, as of about 1 week ago, on the issue, but I cant exactly get 41s at the moment. I called CCI, the main issue the the possibility of slamfires. They said to drop the bolt and check the bird peck (obviously while pointed down range). Tiny mark from my rifles, never had a slamfire using them in several years. I plan to switch over if and when primers become available again..CCI 41 for 5.56.
Shadow9mm,
From the 60-grain max number, I am assuming for your 30-06 you were running H414 or Win760 (same powder). That's kind of slow for a 150-grain bullet. I think you'll like Varget or 4064 or 4895 better with that bullet weight. IME, H414/760 does better in the 30-06 with heavies at 180 grains and up.