Federal gold recipe?

[Lziegler]

Hi, I'm brand new to reloading. I was wondering if anyone out there has a load developed for a rem 700 spa tax in .223 w/ 18.5" barrel, 1:10 twist I believe? My gun was almost 1/2" moa at 100 yds with federal gold 70 grain bullets.

 

[Ganderite]

Each rifle is quite different. 1:10 would be an unusual twist. 1:9 is common.

You can buy Sierra 69 MatchKing bullets, or Hornady 68gr.

4895 or Varget are good powders. Load 23 to 26 gr in 0.5 gr increments. 5 of each. Shoot for groups. let barrel cool between groups. You will find one of them shoots best.

Be prepared to bring some ammo home, to pull the bullets. Your rifle might show pressure before you get to 26 gr.