The .223 Remington was developed as a varmint cartridge. However, I can come close to the published maximums in any of my rifles, even the 26" barreled M-70. Powders include IMR Although the .223 Remington is often considered inadequate for deer-sized game, when loaded with a bullet designed for the task, it will kill deer reliably. 0000001080 00000 n Edit Product. In checking commercial .223 Remington cases from Federal, Hornady, NoslerCustom, Remington and Winchester, weights varied from 89.5 to just under 95 grains. Sierra lists different maximums between bolt & autos. Thats the major consideration when selecting compatible components. IMR 4198 for .223 / 5.56 questions. 0000001721 00000 n And, fortunately, nobody can work the bolt fast enough to extract the case while theres residual pressure in the barrel. Although if I were to reload for a AR. Click the Sierra icons here Hodgdon MSDS on the new powder. CAUTION: The following post includes load data generated by calculation in QuickLOAD software based on a particular powder lot, the assumption the primer is as mild as possible, and assumptions about component, chamber and gun geometry that may not correspond well to what you have. Many do not offer an especially high ballistic coefficient (BC), which is fine for most prairie varmint shooting. We'll see. Varmint shooters with small-bore cartridges love it. intend on doing with this bullet, and what you intend shooting it out of. If you wanted a longer range varmint load use the 53 V-max and 8208. I loaded ammunition with a variety of bullets, including the Hornady 55- and 60-grain Spire Points (w/o cannelure), 55-grain GMX, Nosler 60-grain Partition, 55-grain Trophy Bonded and Barnes 50-, 53- and 55-grain Triple-Shock X-Bullet, with each producing excellent results. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. bullets in .223 Rem., IMR 4895 would be a better choice but in times of scarcity we must use what we can get. I think you will find much better results with a ball powder, A-2230, H-335, W-748, etc. x*",`P;e4Ok m > endstream endobj 85 0 obj 124 endobj 55 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 50 0 R /Resources 56 0 R /Contents [ 63 0 R 65 0 R 67 0 R 69 0 R 71 0 R 73 0 R 75 0 R 78 0 R ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 387 603 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 387 603 ] /Rotate 0 >> endobj 56 0 obj << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB ] /Font << /F1 58 0 R /F2 59 0 R >> /XObject << /Im1 76 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS1 81 0 R /GS2 83 0 R >> /ColorSpace << /Cs6 57 0 R /Cs8 61 0 R >> >> endobj 57 0 obj [ /ICCBased 80 0 R ] endobj 58 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /FirstChar 32 /LastChar 151 /Widths [ 278 278 355 556 556 889 667 191 333 333 389 584 278 333 278 278 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 278 278 584 584 584 556 1015 667 667 722 722 667 611 778 722 278 500 667 556 833 722 778 667 778 722 667 611 722 667 944 667 667 611 278 278 278 469 556 333 556 556 500 556 556 278 556 556 222 222 500 222 833 556 556 556 556 333 500 278 556 500 722 500 500 500 334 260 334 584 350 0 350 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 350 0 350 350 0 222 333 333 350 0 1000 ] /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BaseFont /OKLPHC+Helvetica /FontDescriptor 60 0 R >> endobj 59 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 60 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 718 /CapHeight 718 /Descent -207 /Flags 32 /FontBBox [ -166 -225 1000 931 ] /FontName /OKLPHC+Helvetica /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 88 /XHeight 523 /StemH 88 /CharSet (/one/eight/three/V/space/bullet/R/I/F/L/E/O/A/D/N/G/T/S/a/v/g/e/M/o/d/l/\ four/zero/two/quotedbl/x/six/W/i/n/c/h/s/t/r/period/nine/five/C/m/comma/\ H/f/b/u/quotedblleft/hyphen/quotedblright/w/parenleft/k/parenright/p/quo\ teright/y/exclam/seven/B/emdash/j/U/K/q/P/z/slash/Z/semicolon/X/asterisk\ /J/ampersand/Q/question/numbersign/colon) /FontFile3 79 0 R >> endobj 61 0 obj [ /Separation /PANTONE#20355#20C 57 0 R 82 0 R ] endobj 62 0 obj 1814 endobj 63 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 62 0 R >> stream Good old IMR 4895 had published loads for each of these cartridges. The maxorder quantity of any powder SKU is, https://shop.hodgdon.com/sites/www/files/2022-04/2022-IMR%20Single%20Base%20SDS. Depending on the pressure curve generated when firing a round, an AR may or may not function satisfactorily. It is also outstanding in cartridges like the 444 Marlin and 7.62 X 39. I highly recommend this powder and fully recommend this company. While .224-inch thick bullet selection for the .223 Remington is broad and typically ranges in weight from 35 to 90 grains, terminal performance varies. Ive seen a lot of his targets that further confirm the fact that accuracy in bolt actions can be improved in this manner. 0000002505 00000 n Not saying whether or not I tried the IMR in a AR? __________________ 4198 with 40 grainers, you can get those going in the 3700 fps range or more.. and 222 Rem. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This fast burning rifle powder gives outstanding performance in cartridges like the 222 Remington, 221 Fireball, 45-70, and 450 Marlin. Best accuracy has been found at approximately 1/2 grain under published maximum. The Lee Factory Crimp die also works very well and provides a reasonably uniform crimp, even when using cases that are not all exactly the same length. The .223 Remington is America's favorite cartridge according to rifle and ammunition sales. Then back to a (published here) max load of 4227 for 300 gr jacketed bullets. This combination has proven to be very good from a number of rifles, not only mine. Their was a run on powder and primers just like the old days during the ammo shortage. I use IMR-4198 for my .30BR and 7.62x39 accuracy loads, and will be trying it out using pulled bullets from x39 ammo in x54R reduced recoil loads for my 110lb Granddaughter's scoped M-N 91/30. 0000007976 00000 n Knowing twist rate of your barrel would be helpful? Bolt Action Rifles; Lever Action Rifles; Pump Action Rifles; Semi Auto Rifles; Single Shot Rifles; Other Rifles; Shotguns. I got a 8 pound key of 4198 for my wifes bolt action 223. You will get great groups with the V-max but not like a 52 or 53 match bullet. I've never liked the idea of using any combination of components that barely works the firearm . MSDS Start low and work up as always. We believe the 2nd Amendment is best defended through grass-roots organization, education, and advocacy centered around individual gun owners. It's barely on the edge to have enough gas to cycle the actions. Burn rates range from IMR 4198 (fastest) to CFE 223 (slowest). 0000014444 00000 n Just make sure you use IMR data not H data as these are not the same powders. Occasionally, I have experimented with varying bulletseating depth to achieve better groups in my bolt actions, but the really short throat of the 223 Rem. I probably send 3,000 to 4.000 rounds down range most years with IMR 4198. in the 223, with 40 to 63 grain bullets.. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. 53 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 55 /H [ 1080 229 ] /L 77671 /E 25013 /N 10 /T 76493 >> endobj xref 53 33 0000000016 00000 n I received the IMR 4198 powder I ordered quite quickly and well packaged. 243, although I agree it's a port pressure issue . Like a lot of others have posted, I used 21.5 with a 55gr FMJ. I have come to the conclusion that if this doesn't shoot accurately in your rifle, nothing will. It was in the Hornady manual and the power was available so I picked it up. One thing I will say is that I had someone try to reload 223 in my press one time that had been shot through a suppressed AR and even after sizing/depriming the case would spring back into a larger shape and would end up not chambering. 325gr FTX 46gr Imr 4198. For the load data chart, I narrowed them down to varmint-hunting bullets and match bullets weighing from 52 to 77 grains, and I loaded them over W748, H335, BL-C(2), Varget, Benchmark, IMR 8208 XBR, CFE 223, and IMR 4166 propellants. I am using a 55 grain Hornady FMJ bullet with Sellier and Bellot small rifle primers. of muzzle energy and really puts the Hornady Leverevoltion to shame. . I'd move on from that powder to H-335 , IMR 8208xbr or 4895 , AR-comp , Varget , RL-15 the list goes on of powders that will cycle your action even at there start loads . Do that by experimenting. 0000006710 00000 n All Shotguns; Bolt Action Shotguns; Even if a fella only had, say a 30/30 barrel, being a single-shot, it's very easy to load it to make 50-yard head-shots on squirrels with a little lead and and a pinch of powder. . If a magnum primer is used, such as the Federal 205, Remington 7 or CCI 450, it may be necessary to reduce maximum loads, as this small change will increase pressures. Hb```"V>M~ 'f 4cT8V_:`TEY eA% I never tried 4198 in an AR because my experience with it in a bolt action .223 was severely underwhelming. and 222 Rem. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. I thought they were different powders. They withstood many reloadings without failure. In spite of stiff competition, the .223 is easily the most widely used centerfire varmint cartridge in the world. 78gn of IMR 4198 has shot about .75-1 MOA (5-shots groups) in my Hankins barreled action with the 275BE and 275MH. Anyway I purchased some Nosler 168 grain bullets for target practice and was wondering. or a cross section of both? The shooter provides the power to cycle the bolt, extract the empty case, and feed another round. My AR is a 16" Bushmaster M4 chambered in 5.56. Some of the most consistently accurate powders included Hodgdon Benchmark, Varget, H-322, BL-C(2), CFE 223, IMR-8208 XBR, IMR-4198, Accurate LT-30, LT-32, A-2015, A-2230, Ramshot TAC, Alliant RL-10X, AR-Comp, Winchester 748, Vihtavuori VV-N130 and VV-N135. One of my two 30/30 loads is a 118 grain, plain-based RFN over seven grains of Unique, which yields a thousand shots to a pound. I tried some 4198 and can shoot clover leafs at 50 yards (with XS sights even !) The most accurate load I use for both of my bolt rifles (1/12 & 1/9 twist) is 20-21gr. I haven't chronograph-ed the the load but out of my Remington 700 Varmitter, it's a shooter. $975.00 $779.99. You must log in or register to reply here. . I tried 7 other powders. 09-10-2014, 10:25 PM #6 marshall623 Boolit Master Join Date Jan 2011 Location Va. Posts 656 Its the most accurate powder I've used in my 14" contender with 55gr. H322 does ok with Nosler 40 grain BT's but runs just over an inch. Semi auto Comes with extra barrell (full 2-3/4) Light use very good condition 28 - 12 ga Single Shot Paragon Model WS The load data says a min of 18.8 grains up to a maximum of 20.4. Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right. Have loaded thousands of 50-55 grain in .223 with IMR 4198 begining early 80s. If I find a bad one, I check the rest and put any that fail to fit the gauge aside. 0000023906 00000 n 223 using Hornady bulk 55gr FMJ boat tail bullets over Hodgdon CFE223 or IMR 4198.
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