Reloading recipe for Savage 10FP .223 Rem. 20" barrel.
- Thread starter wcmd
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Buy some manuals, or surf the net, and find some data .
Choose what you think will work, and reload for it. If for what ever reason it does'nt work in your rifle tweek and experiment.
It is pointless to seek loads as used in other peoples rifles, every rifle is unique unto its self.
I suspect your young and of the "cell phone" generation. Guess what you can't get everything handed to you on a platter. Sometimes the road to satisfaction is long and trying.
This one can't be microwaved in 30seconds, it may take as long as it takes.
Choose what you think will work, and reload for it. If for what ever reason it does'nt work in your rifle tweek and experiment.
It is pointless to seek loads as used in other peoples rifles, every rifle is unique unto its self.
I suspect your young and of the "cell phone" generation. Guess what you can't get everything handed to you on a platter. Sometimes the road to satisfaction is long and trying.
This one can't be microwaved in 30seconds, it may take as long as it takes.
Yuri Orlov
Regular
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That's a little harsh, bro...with cliche overkill!
wcmd,
Your best bet would be to buy some manuals and try different recipes that fit the specs you're looking for. As mentioned above...tho it was rather harsh, it was accurate. Each rifle is unique and what works in one, may or may not work in another. A manual will give you safe loads you can experiment with and find what works best in your rifle. Don't just follow random recipes online until you at least have an idea of what's safe and what's not.
That's a little harsh, bro...with cliche overkill!
wcmd,
Your best bet would be to buy some manuals and try different recipes that fit the specs you're looking for. As mentioned above...tho it was rather harsh, it was accurate. Each rifle is unique and what works in one, may or may not work in another. A manual will give you safe loads you can experiment with and find what works best in your rifle. Don't just follow random recipes online until you at least have an idea of what's safe and what's not.
Harsh is the reality of poor reloading habits, it usually results in physical harm and or you know that harsh thing called death.
I have little patience for these types, they want fast this, instant that, and the sooner they realize that the real world is indeed a harsh place the sooner they can add something to society instead of being a drain on it.
I have little patience for these types, they want fast this, instant that, and the sooner they realize that the real world is indeed a harsh place the sooner they can add something to society instead of being a drain on it.
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- South Cariboo, BC
wcmd said:
My Savage likes H335 with a Federal primer and 52 - 55 grain bullet. Nosler ballistic tips are very accurate in mine and are great for coyotes.
In my Savage 12FVSS, I've used BL-C2 under 55 Gr FMJ, 24.1 grains of BL-C2 for target shooting short range, as well as surplus powder (WC-735), 24 gr with good results.
A little farther out, BL-C2 and Varget under 75 Gr Amax, not sure if you barrel will handle those however.
Agree with Yuri, quite a bit harsh, and definitely against the spirit/reason for this board - we have to help new reloaders, not discourage them. Given my age and that I belong to the "cell phone generation", I'm probably not qualified to challenge dinosaurs however.
A little farther out, BL-C2 and Varget under 75 Gr Amax, not sure if you barrel will handle those however.
Agree with Yuri, quite a bit harsh, and definitely against the spirit/reason for this board - we have to help new reloaders, not discourage them. Given my age and that I belong to the "cell phone generation", I'm probably not qualified to challenge dinosaurs however.
Big JD-From the hills
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- Location
- Saskatchewan.
There is a post in the precision rifle forum about experiences with load development with a stevens in .223, worth the read, gives you a good idea how to go about working up a load.
Quite often if one load will shoot ok in one firearm of similar make, a load that will shoot in yours shouldn't be too far away.
Quite often if one load will shoot ok in one firearm of similar make, a load that will shoot in yours shouldn't be too far away.
Yuri Orlov
Regular
I appreciate you pushing the safety aspect. Reloading isn't something to screw around with blindly.Lefty #### said:
But give the guy a break. You don't know him. You have no idea what his reloading habits are or will be. You have no idea if he even knew that manuals existed before this. Give people a chance before you insult them and cut them down. We want to bring more people into this hobby/lifestyle, NOT scare them away.
Everyone has to start somewhere...even you, Lefty. Often times those with experience tend to forget what it's like to be starting out and not know all the answers...or where to find them. At least he's trying to learn.
heavyBullet
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- Just off the island of MTL
Yuri Orlov said:
Agreed 100% ...answers like that is what ruins the fun of actually coming here.
- Location
- New Brunswick
I would start with 52 & 53 grain bullets and IMR 4198 or IMR 4895 and work up a load using the data in the manuals. After you find your best load with one powder, try another. Then move on to trying other bullets. There is no end to the combinations you can try. The powder companies have some data online. Each rifle is different. My best load is with 52 gr HPBT Hornady bullets and IMR 4198 but every rifle is different. You will likely find a suitable hunting load easily, but if you are in search of the smallest group, you may be at it for years.
