223AI loads with 80/90vld's

[jrs66vette]

I've search and googled this, can't find much.. I've built a 223ai, 700sa with a 1/8 twist krieger barrel finished at 30". Also throated for the vld's. Looking for any help with loads for this setup. Thanks

 

[cav has been]

Re: 223AI loads with 80/90vld's

My load with 80 gr. VLD, HBN coated
LC brass
CCI 400
26.6 gr H4895
This is a fairly stiff load in my 1:7 twist, 20" barreled Remy 700, Have NOT ran this load in mid-summer heat yet. I had occasional pierced primers with br4's
I would trust you would start with a somewhat milder load and work up!

 

[223ai]

Re: 223AI loads with 80/90vld's

My load for 80gr bergers, naked:

Lapua Brass
cci400
26.1 TAC

2920-ish FPS out of a 22 inch rock 8 twist. I worked up to 26.6 of TAC, but once the heat of Houston showed up, it put me over the pressure edge. Lesson learned on load development in winter.

 

[jrs66vette]

Re: 223AI loads with 80/90vld's

Thanks guys, a good place to start. Any more?

 

[MLC]

Re: 223AI loads with 80/90vld's

If you have RE17 handy you might give it a try.
I got 80 grain Sierras up to 2880 in a 20" barrel.

Also there is a gentleman working with the 80-90 grain class bullets in the 30" straight 223 that posts on 6mmbr and long-range.com.
I think his screen name is JerryHM.