I have a T/C Compass II bolt rifle with a 16" barrel 1-9 twist. 223 Rem.
Plan on trying Barnes TTSX 55gr. pills first. I have many powders on hand.
H322
IMR3031
N133
H335
8208 XBR
TAC
N135
IMR4064
AR-Comp
RL15
N140
Varget
CFE 223
Which powder should I try first?
I also have to experiment with seating depths. Any idea where to start? I know Barnes suggests starting at .050 off, but I'm thinking of loading all 50 rounds at .010 off and starting there. Then if the rifle doesn't group well I can just seat them down a bit further in .020 increments. Thoughts?
I only have 50 bullets, so I'd like to make the first try count. Any advice would be appreciated.
Plan on trying Barnes TTSX 55gr. pills first. I have many powders on hand.
H322
IMR3031
N133
H335
8208 XBR
TAC
N135
IMR4064
AR-Comp
RL15
N140
Varget
CFE 223
Which powder should I try first?
I also have to experiment with seating depths. Any idea where to start? I know Barnes suggests starting at .050 off, but I'm thinking of loading all 50 rounds at .010 off and starting there. Then if the rifle doesn't group well I can just seat them down a bit further in .020 increments. Thoughts?
I only have 50 bullets, so I'd like to make the first try count. Any advice would be appreciated.
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