wjhenderson
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I've been using IMR 3031 in my Savage bolt .223 using 55g V-max with mixed results. I just acquired 335 and w748 to try. Anyone have good results in .223 with either of these powders?
In my ladder tests, once I find a charge that shows promise, I will then tinker with the seating depth at that weight/charge. THANKSNever tried w748. Just got some h335. Tried it with some 75g Hornady match bullets with decent results but velocitie were about 100fps lower than i was looking for. Heard h335 works best with 55-65g bullets. Gonna test it with some 55s next outing.
I have personally found seating depth to be more critical in accuracy than powder. I will seat at factory length, then load 5-7 groups, each one seated 0.003 deeper. I have cut group sizes in half using this method.
Thats it exactly. Found the method watching eric cortina on youtube. Made a huge difference in the accuracy of my loads.In my ladder tests, once I find a charge that shows promise, I will then tinker with the seating depth at that weight/charge. THANKS
I’ve used 335 almost exclusively in 223 with 55 gr bullets with good results. Less than max charge yields about 3050 FPS and good accuracy. I’ve recently begun trying CFE223 with 62 and 68 grain bullets. This is with a Rager American bolt action with a 22” 1 in 9 twist barrel.
Really ? I bought 16 pounds of WC846 last summer at American Reloading, also Pat's has some on occasion. As far as using magnum primers, I've never used anything but standard rifle primers,( small rifle or large rifle,) made no difference.Average Joe, I haven’t seen WC846 on the market in almost 7 years. I dont think they make it any more. I have 1 8lbs jug left and it does not like standard primers I have to use magnum primers to get consistent ignition if not its like shooting a flint lock… click… boom