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.223 cast bullet data
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:44 am
by Sim G
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.......
Re: .223 cast bullet data
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:02 pm
by dodgyrog
Starting load 10 gr 2400 working up to around 15 gr max.
Usual common sense rules apply.
Re: .223 cast bullet data
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:08 pm
by FilippoMo
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
Re: .223 cast bullet data
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:48 pm
by dodgyrog
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!
Re: .223 cast bullet data
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:08 pm
by Sim G
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"!
Re: .223 cast bullet data
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:32 pm
by Robin128
Nothing for boolits in 223rem in Sierra, two Speer and one Hogdon manuals.
Re: .223 cast bullet data
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:39 pm
by Sim G
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?
Re: .223 cast bullet data
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:09 pm
by ovenpaa
I use QL. I will fire up a Winders machine and see what it says
Re: .223 cast bullet data
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:20 pm
by ovenpaa
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?
Re: .223 cast bullet data
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:31 pm
by ovenpaa
I will PM you what I have so far