.223 Wylde/rem - powder and bullet input needed

[moosetaco]

I have an IBI 26" 1-7 twist .223 Wylde barrel coming in. Looking for input on powders and bullets for heavier 77+ gr bullet loads.

What are you all using? Any recommendations on bullets and powder?

 

[bdb.hunting]

That sounds like what I wanted/needed I just went with a Boxing Day special and got the 20” 1:8 twist version.

Very curious to see what others recommend!

B

 

[moosetaco]

That sounds like what I wanted/needed I just went with a Boxing Day special and got the 20” 1:8 twist version.

Very curious to see what others recommend!

B

Current barrel is a short 16" 1-9 twist so went to the opposite end of the spectrum for the new barrel. 1-8 twist is a great in-between for light and heavier.

 

[bdb.hunting]

Current barrel is a short 16" 1-9 twist so went to the opposite end of the spectrum for the new barrel. 1-8 twist is a great in-between for light and heavier.

I have a 26” 223 rem barre that’s 1:12 and is great for lighter stuff but when you get free ammo it’s hard to say no. I hope it shoots well!

I’d prefer something longer to try some ftr stuff but I’ll figure it out!

What did you load in the 1:9?

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[MisterVRT]

Berger 80.5gr and Varget or N140 has given me great results

 

[moosetaco]

I have a 26” 223 rem barre that’s 1:12 and is great for lighter stuff but when you get free ammo it’s hard to say no. I hope it shoots well!

I’d prefer something longer to try some ftr stuff but I’ll figure it out!

What did you load in the 1:9?

B

Most 53/55gr bullets with H335. Wanted something heavier for longer range.

 

[iron cat]

Most 53/55gr bullets with H335. Wanted something heavier for longer range.

How much further are you planning on shooting ?
With a 1:7 twist , people have been shooting F/TR using 80.5, and 85.5 Bergers well at 900 meters.
I have had great success with the 80.5's in one of my rifles in a 1:7 as well , my barrel is a 30" Kreriger however.
Cat

 

[Dogleg]

Pretty hard to go wrong with Varget.

 

[Neo]

Pretty hard to go wrong with Varget.

As usual, Dogleg speaks the truth . The smallest, most consistent groups I've ever shot in my life involved a .223 Wylde chamber in a Hart barrel, Hornady 75 grain A-Max bullets, and Varget.

 

[scotteboy]

Varget or cfe223 are my go to powders for 223

 

[Sniffer]

Pretty hard to go wrong with Varget.

Varget is a solid bet I would say but I keep mine for 6BR.

I have a bunch of N140 and will be dialling in a load right away for 223, this is what Ultimate Reloader reverse engineered for some ultra accurate factory ammo he tried (24.6gr N140 and 77gr Berger projectiles).

https://ultimatereloader.com/2022/02/13/re-creating-bergers-amazing-77-otm-223-load/

One thing I have been finding with N140 is that the 24 / 25gr levels it fills the case pretty good (stick powder) and I am pretty sure it is a compressed load (which I generally prefer to avoid).

 

[Sniffer]

Varget or cfe223 are my go to powders for 223

CFE223?

I have a tub but haven't played with it much. From the little I have I kinda recall the velocities were on the low side?

Did you find that? How was it in different temps?

 

[todbartell]

Varget and 80gr ELDm in Lapua brass be a good load I bet

 

[jparent]

Stiff charge of Varget under any good bullet from 73-80 grains. Hell even my lowly little Ruger American will stack the cheapest 75 BTHP into 1/2 MOA all day long with 2650fps from a 16" tube.

 

[iron cat]

Varget and 4895 are my goto powders for the. 223, but I also have several Vitivouri powders I haven't tried yet as I have a large amount of both Varget and 4895 still
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[Normmus]

Following this, I am also curious about CFE223 vs Varget for 90 grain bergers?

 

[remington jim]

Following this, I am also curious about CFE223 vs Varget for 90 grain bergers?

THEY say CFE223 fr the 85.5 and 90 s

 

[moosetaco]

How much further are you planning on shooting ?
With a 1:7 twist , people have been shooting F/TR using 80.5, and 85.5 Bergers well at 900 meters.
I have had great success with the 80.5's in one of my rifles in a 1:7 as well , my barrel is a 30" Kreriger however.
Cat

Out to about 600ish meters. 80.5 seems to be a good option.

 

[moosetaco]

Anyone with experience with N140?

Varget seems like a great option but seems at times difficult to find. N140 I have seen all over.

 

[iron cat]

Anyone with experience with N140?

Varget seems like a great option but seems at times difficult to find. N140 I have seen all over.

Out to about 600ish meters. 80.5 seems to be a good option.

80.5's will do just fine at 600
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