Ramshot X-terminator/Tac .223 Load

[kombatkyle]

I'm brand new to reloading and finally have everything set up. I'm looking to load #1035 Speer 52gr flat base hollow point .224 bullets into a .223 load. I have both Ramshot Tac, and Ramshot X-terminator powders.

I've checked Speer's load data, i've checked hodgson and ramshot's load data. None of them have recipes specifically for these bullets.

Logically i would just choose another 52gr bullet recipe to go off but i'm noticing a lot of variation in recipes where the bullet weights are all the same. I don't have the knowledge or experience to explain that, so I am asking for advice where to start.

 

[back40sniper]

Check start loads for a bullet of same profile and weight, go from there and work up in your rifle.Should mention that a monometal bullet will be different than a similar cup and core bullet.

 

[firebat]

Get a chronograph. That will help you to determine if you are approaching high pressure while working up the load