New To Reloading

[Tacticool23]

Hey Guys

I'm new to the site and new to reloading, I have loaded a few types of ammo but I've had to resort to mixing and matching some of the load data due to the fact I could not find it, if anyone can give me suggestions if these recipes are safe to try.

223 Remington-

starting load 25gr
Hornady 55gr FMJ-BT with Cannelure
CFE 223
C.O.L 2.245
CCI No 400

308 Winchester-

starting load 36.5
Hornady Interlock 180gr SP
IMR 8208 XBR
C.O.L 2.760
CCI No 200

starting load 39.9gr
Hornady Match 168gr BTHP
IMR 8208 XBR
C.O.L 2.780
CCI No 200

9mm-

starting load 4.9gr
Berry's 115gr Round Nose Copper Plated
CFE Pistol
C.O.L 1.165
Winchester Small Pistol

 

[4n2t0]

Never use the OAL listed in manuals or data, always find your own.

I don't do rifle, sorry, but I'm sure someone will come along to help.

 

[CHIA]

Your 223.....what specific gun?

 

[phil1212]

Get a couple used reloading books. You-tube is a good resource.
These are the hard core nuts of reloading and even if you never load for absolute precision they are a good place to go to understand every variable.
http://benchrest.com/forum.php
Some good threads for starting out
http://forum.snipershide.com/threads/reloading-101-reloading-basics-for-the-new-reload.100/

 

[hunter5425]

If you can find a load for a normal cup and core bullet for your cartridge then the manufacturer is irrelevant as you would start low and work up to your maximum load anyway. Get the seating depth you need by measuring what is needed for your rifle , youtube has several methods that work just pick one that suits you. Get a couple of manuals and or The ABC's of Reloading for sources of reloading techniques that will get you started in a new and somewhat addictive hobby.

 

[bigedp51]

Hodgdon's website will give you load data. http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/

You are always better off starting at the suggested start load and work up and looking for signs of excess pressure.

You will learn far more by doing this about "your" firearm and the components used with a workup load.

There are too many variations in firearms and reloading components to give specific load data in forums.

Example, there are many variations in throat length with a .223 rifle that can effect chamber pressure. My Savage bolt action .223 with a 1 in 9 twist has a throat "longer" than a AR15 rifle. "BUT" there are .223 rifles with shorter throats at .0250 and some longer ones that are over .0500 that will effect chamber pressure by over 5,000 psi.

Example, for a .223 the same load of 25 grains of H335 the case capacity difference between 28.0 grains of H2O capacity and 30.6 H2O capacity can cause 6,000 psi difference in chamber pressure. (Quickload pressure estimates)