Powder charge for .223 ?? suggestions?

[TrevorW]

Hello
I am recently getting into reloading
I am shooting an old Mini-14 with a 1i n 10 twist barrel
Picked up some Sierra 55gr HPBT and some H335 powder and was wondering if anyone could give me an idea on what size charge to use for starting out. I looked on the Hodgdon page but could not find this powder bullet combo.
Thanks!

 

[mlehtovaara]

Hello
I am recently getting into reloading
I am shooting an old Mini-14 with a 1i n 10 twist barrel
Picked up some Sierra 55gr HPBT and some H335 powder and was wondering if anyone could give me an idea on what size charge to use for starting out. I looked on the Hodgdon page but could not find this powder bullet combo.
Thanks!

Im using anywhere from 22.5 up to 25 grains with Various 55 grain FMJ and no pressure signs in my Stevens 200.

 

[bassman]

buy a couple of manuals, especially one for the bullet brand you expect to use. Not only will it have data specific to your bullet, but it has all the info that you need in order to safely and successfully reload.

 

[TrevorW]

Im using anywhere from 22.5 up to 25 grains with Various 55 grain FMJ and no pressure signs in my Stevens 200.

Thanks , I was thinking around 23+ to start.

 

[KDX]

Try this Sierra info.

 

[TrevorW]

buy a couple of manuals, especially one for the bullet brand you expect to use. Not only will it have data specific to your bullet, but it has all the info that you need in order to safely and successfully reload.

Thank you , i am going to head down to the store and pick up the Sierra Manual for sure!

 

[TrevorW]

Try this one.

I did see that one and alot of people on some other forums were saying the AR data is pretty good for use in the Mini-14!