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Hi all, I am trying to find a load for 68HBT's. I only see data for 69grain bullets. Anyone have data for the 68's? Thanks!
.223 load with H335
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25 grains of h335 with 52 smk's is a tried and true load in most guns.
Once you get into bullets over 60 grains I would use Varget or RL-15.
Once you get into bullets over 60 grains I would use Varget or RL-15.
The Hornady 68s are a slightly longer bullet and have a narrower ogive design when compared to the 69 SMKs. You may find (as I have) that it will take slightly less (.5 up to a full grain) charge to get the same results when comparing the two.
I would agree with others in recommending a slower powder (varget is the sh!t
) over H335.
I have found H335 can produce much wider velocity spreads.
I would agree with others in recommending a slower powder (varget is the sh!t
) over H335.I have found H335 can produce much wider velocity spreads.
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I have tryed many powders in .223 the powders that worked good in Deuce a few years back liked RL7,H322,Win 748,H335,H4198
I have tryed all these powders as well Benchmark they work quite well with the 53gr Sierra Match
To get sub 1/2" groups with 69 gr Sierra's 75gr Hornady HPBT or Bergers 75gr VLD the best results where with, Varget,VT 540 & RL 15
There are 5 of us that shoot every Sun Morning 3 Savages Model 12 and 2 Rem 700 all 26" barrels 1/7 to 1/9 twists. There is a lot of talk on sight how well 75 Amax,s shoot 2 of guys bought 600 count boxes and are now trying to sell them, they just don't work that well for us, all shooting Sierra's or Bergers if we can find them.
manitou
I have tryed all these powders as well Benchmark they work quite well with the 53gr Sierra Match
To get sub 1/2" groups with 69 gr Sierra's 75gr Hornady HPBT or Bergers 75gr VLD the best results where with, Varget,VT 540 & RL 15
There are 5 of us that shoot every Sun Morning 3 Savages Model 12 and 2 Rem 700 all 26" barrels 1/7 to 1/9 twists. There is a lot of talk on sight how well 75 Amax,s shoot 2 of guys bought 600 count boxes and are now trying to sell them, they just don't work that well for us, all shooting Sierra's or Bergers if we can find them.
manitou
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Thanks guys, I only have a handful of 68's, and will be going to 55's. It is only going to be used in my AR, just wanted to the 68's up.
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Sure does. I have loaded some at 22grains, and the OAL is 2.235. I feel better having the actual data for the bullet used. Thank you.
