Load development for youth .223

[newisland]

I got a new savage 11 in youth .223 1:9 twist 20 inch barrel
not sure what grain to use and powder
was thinking 50Gr V-Max or TNT
Powder Benchmark or Varget or CFE 223 if i can find some on PEI.

Just need opions for Hunting
thanks

 

[boltonscouter]

I shoot a Savage 10PC 223 with 1:9 twist & 20" barrel same as you. I get stellar results with 50 grn Vmax/26.1 grn Varget & OAL 2.25"

 

[newisland]

thanks

 

[crashcollins]

Youth load for the .223 seems kinda silly unless your looking for less blast noise maybe. Any youth I take shooting for the first time goes right to fullup .223 after getting comfortable with the ruger 10/22. None have had problems handling it but have commented on the noise as compared to the 10/22.

 

[Found]

Varget and Hornady Z-Max 0.224” 50 grain
Grains
25.7
25.9
26.1
26.3
26.5
26.7
26.9
27.1
27.3
27.5