.223 cast bullet data

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#1 Post by **Sim G** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:44 am

I've ordered a 100 cast bullets from Roger in .223 for a little experiment!

I've got half a dozen manuals but really what I'm looking for is not there. There are a number of pointers on the net, but generally specific to a single load.

I'm looking for a .223 load, with a relatively fast powder, at around 2000fps from an 18", for a 60gn cast, gas checked bullet.

Have a look in your manuals for me and see what you've got!

My copy of Quickload no longer works on my computer since a huge virus got me.......

#2 Post by **dodgyrog** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:02 pm

Starting load 10 gr 2400 working up to around 15 gr max.
Usual common sense rules apply.

FilippoMo · #3 Post by **FilippoMo** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:08 pm

WE got very good results using Nobel sport Tecna N a shotgun powder in 308 and 6,5x55.We do not shoot cast in .223.If you can find this powder in UK it will make for good economic cartridge.I am sure you could reach the velocity you are seeking
sincerely
Filippo

#4 Post by **dodgyrog** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:48 pm

Cast boolits usually require faster burning powder than jacketed bullets.
For 25 to 50 yards for example 2gr of Viht 310 works well.
You can drive cast to 3500 fps but I haven't tried it!

#5 Post by **Sim G** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:08 pm

Thanks fellas. 2400? Now there's a powder I haven't used in a very long time........

At 10gns a pop and dodgy's bullets, if it works, 700 rounds per tub!

This is really turning into the "poor man's black rifle"!

Robin128 · #6 Post by **Robin128** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:32 pm

Nothing for boolits in 223rem in Sierra, two Speer and one Hogdon manuals.

#7 Post by **Sim G** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:39 pm

Cheers Rob.

Dodgy has given me a jump off point and no doubt "Grizzly of Durham" will be along soon.......

Any one using Quickload? Anything on that?

#8 Post by **ovenpaa** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:09 pm

I use QL. I will fire up a Winders machine and see what it says

#9 Post by **ovenpaa** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:20 pm

Right Sim, it is fired up and is quite a late version so I have a huge choice of bullets manufacturers, any preferences as to the make of cast boolit?

#10 Post by **ovenpaa** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:31 pm

I will PM you what I have so far

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