loads for .223 out of a 18.5" bull bbl

[TheM4chef]

Hey guys I have been loading for my ar's for a bit and have good loads done up. I'm getting into the precision game and have a savage 12 with 1"bull bbl 18.5" with 1/9 twist

Anyone have experience loading for something like this?

My range has a max distance of 220yards. I won't be doing much long range stuff but there is the possibility of getting to do some longer range work 5-800yrds.

I'm loading 52gr hpbt and 55gr fmjbt

 

[husqvarna]

I shoot a heavy barrel Savage 10fp in .223 cal. Have been loading 25.5 gr of Varget with a Sierra 55 gr HP # 1390 bullet. This load has worked very well for me and will shoot less that .5 @ 100m.
Chris

 

[Chinbullco]

With 1:9 twist your rifle will stabilize 60-70 gr bullets. It will be fine with 55 gr bullets too. IMR 4895 gave me best results with most bullet weights in my 223's. Did a bit of load testing using CFE 223. Great accuracy but didn't chronograph any loads.

 

[TheM4chef]

Thanks for the info guys. I've been using H322 since it's been relatively available and has worked well. I have 1lb of varget to play with but will probably pick up some IMR4895 since I've seen it on the shelves recently.