Hey there,
I am very much used to reloading archaic ammo, with wonderful results. I have only one modern cartridge in the hoard and that is the new fangled 223 wssm in a model 70 short action. For two seasons I bought factory ammo, only to get the cases, however I noticed when I was using the factory ammo Winchester 55 grain the cases came out black as shoe polish, in other words a lot of gas coming back. So I delve into the world of reloading the 223 wssm, what a pain in the ass, had to modify shell holders and also the priming tool, none the less. I slapped on a new scope and off I went to the range. Fired 3 rounds of my handloads and each one came out in nice shape no gas, or discoloration of cases, however the bullets are flying of to the crab nebula. another 3 rounds same thing not even on the paper. so the target gets bigger and still there going off to the moon. At this point I am starting to get a little miffed. Look to see if I have loose screws nothing wrong, however I find three factory rounds through the rig, what the heck throw them through the gun and all three land on the paper, not in the bull to be expected as the rifle is not zeroed in but on the paper and black as shoe polish. Hmmm I say and throw 3 more of my rounds through and of course they come out clean but the rounds are going who the hell knows where. So what am I seeing here. I reloaded a little lower than I normally do, but this is a bizzare scenario I ve never dealt with. Short of sticking a huge piece of paper up really dont know what to do. I live very rural and exotic powder is not on the menu. IMR 4350, IMR 4320 and IMR 4895 are on the menu, might even have a few cans of IMR 4227 kicking about. Any suggestions from the 223 wssm shooters out there.
many thanks to all
keep the blue sky up when your flying
and make sure your knees are tucked and together when you land
I am very much used to reloading archaic ammo, with wonderful results. I have only one modern cartridge in the hoard and that is the new fangled 223 wssm in a model 70 short action. For two seasons I bought factory ammo, only to get the cases, however I noticed when I was using the factory ammo Winchester 55 grain the cases came out black as shoe polish, in other words a lot of gas coming back. So I delve into the world of reloading the 223 wssm, what a pain in the ass, had to modify shell holders and also the priming tool, none the less. I slapped on a new scope and off I went to the range. Fired 3 rounds of my handloads and each one came out in nice shape no gas, or discoloration of cases, however the bullets are flying of to the crab nebula. another 3 rounds same thing not even on the paper. so the target gets bigger and still there going off to the moon. At this point I am starting to get a little miffed. Look to see if I have loose screws nothing wrong, however I find three factory rounds through the rig, what the heck throw them through the gun and all three land on the paper, not in the bull to be expected as the rifle is not zeroed in but on the paper and black as shoe polish. Hmmm I say and throw 3 more of my rounds through and of course they come out clean but the rounds are going who the hell knows where. So what am I seeing here. I reloaded a little lower than I normally do, but this is a bizzare scenario I ve never dealt with. Short of sticking a huge piece of paper up really dont know what to do. I live very rural and exotic powder is not on the menu. IMR 4350, IMR 4320 and IMR 4895 are on the menu, might even have a few cans of IMR 4227 kicking about. Any suggestions from the 223 wssm shooters out there.
many thanks to all
keep the blue sky up when your flying
and make sure your knees are tucked and together when you land
