I am looking to develop a heavy-grain load using 80.5gr berger fullbore or 80gr VLD. My issue is that using the .223 accuratemags that I have, my max OAL is somewhere around 2.35". Does anybody have any experiences with either and/or suggestions for which I should look at first? I'm currently using 77gr SMK with pretty good results, but I am looking to try something different.
223 Berger loads
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^^^^ this . once u cut the lip out , they work flawless. When I get a chance I will try to take some pics of mine showing where to cut them out
Exactly...
Knock the bottom off the mag. Pull the plastic sleeve inserts. Cut out the front lip.
Simple.
Andrew
Knock the bottom off the mag. Pull the plastic sleeve inserts. Cut out the front lip.
Simple.
Andrew
Awesome, I appreciate it. Any preferences between types of Berger projectiles? I was thinking either the 80.5 fullbore or the 80 VLD. I have only ever used Hornady and Sierra before, so I'm just looking to try something new.
I've been using the 80.5 and they have done well . I'm currently working up a load with the 85.5. The berger's may cost more ,but it's worth it. if you weigh hornady's you may have a spread of 1 to 1 1/2 grns difference. You won't get more than .2 grns difference with the bergers.
Berger 80.5gr FB Match
23.5gr XBR 8208
LC Case
CCI BR4
MV 2990 with average SD 5
On low value wind, I have taken this round to 1200 yds. And used it in PRS Matches.
Andrew
23.5gr XBR 8208
LC Case
CCI BR4
MV 2990 with average SD 5
On low value wind, I have taken this round to 1200 yds. And used it in PRS Matches.
Andrew
