223 reduced loads using Unique or Titegroup powder

saskgunowner101

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Just looking for some reduced load data for the .223 using either Unique or Titegroup powder with a 50 grain jacketed bullet. I'm looking for velocities of 1,400 up to 2,000 fps. The girlfriend doesn't like the crack of higher velocity rounds so I thought I might expand my horizons and help her at the same time.:)

She loves shooting rimfire but the bullet drop kind of screws with her after 65-70 meters. I figured if I could get a load running faster than rimfire, and slower than standard 223, I could build her confidence shooting out to 125-150 meters or so. Thanks in advance.
 
saskgunowner101 said:
Just looking for some reduced load data for the .223 using either Unique or Titegroup powder with a 50 grain jacketed bullet. I'm looking for velocities of 1,400 up to 2,000 fps. The girlfriend doesn't like the crack of higher velocity rounds so I thought I might expand my horizons and help her at the same time.:)

She loves shooting rimfire but the bullet drop kind of screws with her after 65-70 meters. I figured if I could get a load running faster than rimfire, and slower than standard 223, I could build her confidence shooting out to 125-150 meters or so. Thanks in advance.
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The best powder for your project is Blue Dot, can you get some of that? FS
 
I've had good success with blue dot as well, but if it's the crack that bothers her, what sort of hearing protection is she wearing? Maybe better hearing protection would be a better way to go. Double up with plugs and muffs if you have to, or get her a set of custom plugs, you can get em made up for under $100 if you can find somewhere to get them done.
 
I get dime size groups at 50 yards using 6.5gr of Unique with a 55gr FMJ..The case is cold when it comes out of the chamber. I just use the unique info for lead projectiles while using a FMJ..Only works with bolt action.
 
I might try a few mouse farts :D with Titegroup just to see what they do. Should I be concerned about sticking a jacketed bullet in the barrel at 1050 fps?? Maybe a little bit of Lee alox on the bullet to make er slip through easier?
 
At a 1000fps the bullet is not going to stick - kind of by definition. :)

If you use the right powder it shouldn't be a concern and I wouldn't mess with lube or anything. If you were trying to load it down to 300fps or something I would start to worry about sticking a bullet but the loads that people are suggesting should get them out the end.
 
Scar270 said:
I've had good success with blue dot as well, but if it's the crack that bothers her, what sort of hearing protection is she wearing? Maybe better hearing protection would be a better way to go. Double up with plugs and muffs if you have to, or get her a set of custom plugs, you can get em made up for under $100 if you can find somewhere to get them done.
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custom plugs only reduce sound by 20-25db. throw away or washable plugs can be had that reduce noise by up to 35db (for the relly good ones) most average around 28-30db. add a pair of ear muffs @30db and the only thing that will let her know she is shooting will be recoil and smoke
 
broncoo said:
custom plugs only reduce sound by 20-25db. throw away or washable plugs can be had that reduce noise by up to 35db (for the relly good ones) most average around 28-30db. add a pair of ear muffs @30db and the only thing that will let her know she is shooting will be recoil and smoke
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I agree 100%, double hearing protection can make a huge difference in someones comfort level at the range, like it did for me. I use to flinch like crazy when I first started into rifle shooting, not from the gun I was shooting, but from other fellows near by. Makes communicating with others kind of difficult, but I didn't care some much about that. FS
 
vagrantviking said:
At a 1000fps the bullet is not going to stick - kind of by definition. :)

If you use the right powder it shouldn't be a concern and I wouldn't mess with lube or anything. If you were trying to load it down to 300fps or something I would start to worry about sticking a bullet but the loads that people are suggesting should get them out the end.
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Common sense would tell me it would be okay, but I wasn't sure seeing the powder burns faster/shorter time. That, and I read it on the internet some place.:p
 
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