benchmark question

[Jesse_L_B]

Ok my local shop didnt have any H335, so i went with Benchmark. Its right above 335 on the burn charts. Anyone use it with 55g vmax in 223? If so what ya running and what kind of groups are you getting?
thanks.
Jesse

 

[LUTNIT]

I've used that combo with CCI magnum primers and RP brass in my Savage Axis. Inexpensive little rifle but fairly accurate. My best groups with Benchmark however were only 1-1/4" at 100yds with a load of 25.0gr. Went from min to max in 0.5gr increments. My rifle seems to prefer H4895 or CFE223 with the 55gr VMAX. Benchmark performed better with the 69gr SMK's for whatever reason; a hair under 1/2" on a regular basis. Your rifle will of course most likely respond differently.

 

[silverfoxdj]

I have some Benchmark for my 223 as a backup to Varget as advised by Jerry at Mystic so I take that as a vote of confidence..

 

[Lefty Dick]

Here you go:

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle

 

[Jesse_L_B]

Thanks guys. I have some books so im not worried about where to start and stop, just looking for others results with Benchmark. Cheers

 

[sniper58]

I like Benchmark with V-Maxes.
I crimp lightly.
3225 fps (chronographed)
Black squares are 1"

 

[Jesse_L_B]

Good shooting sniper. I had similar results with H335, will try and post a pic shortly, but now i cant get 335 so hopefully benchmark works as good for me as it did you.

 

[Jesse_L_B]

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[Jesse_L_B]

Five shots 100m. Love my savage

 

[sniper58]

Five shots 100m. Love my savage

Very nice grouping there! I see that you have the same problem with 1 "wayward" bullet that I do

My Savage VLP and Remington VTR shoot the same Benchmark load equally well.
Amazingly enough, they both do quite well with H-335 and Speer 52 gr hollowpoints as well. (25.0 gr)

I've got about 6 lb of H-335 and less than 4 lb of Benchmark right now. Need to find more Speer 52 gr HP's

 

[Reaper665]

I use it for .308 & .223. And Id really like some more. The accuracy is great. Where did you get it?

 

[Jesse_L_B]

Ya that damn wayward bullet shows up at the worst time eh? But what can ya do except practice.happy new year guys!!

 

[sniper58]

I use it for .308 & .223. And Id really like some more. The accuracy is great. Where did you get it?

Last time I found any of it was a couple of years ago in Fort St. John. Bought all 4 pounds that they had. I haven't seen any for a long time.

 

[Jesse_L_B]

Reaper im near london. Guns and gadgets in aylmer had some. Dont know if this helps you or not.

 

[Lefty Dick]

Getting good results in the kids .223, with bulk pack Speer 52's.

That's with FL sized range pick up brass!