88 ELD in 223 remington

[generalzip]

Anyone out there tried this combo? I've tried up to 24.1gr 4895 in a 29.5" 7 twist barrel and the load is pretty compressed. Maybe try a drop tube next. Groups are meh around 1" 10 shot groups and only going 2825 but the barrel has less than 100 rounds on it so hoping it speeds up a bit.

Anyone try any other powders and have success? I loading to 2.53" .02" off the lands with Wolf primed brass (this has FTF every once in awhile but not sure if its because the load is so compressed).

 

[skyrep]

I’ve have tried H4895 with 88 ELD in my Savage Model 12 VLP – 26” 1-7 twist (over 1k rounds through it) without success (could not find a node for it).
However, I’ve had good luck with 24.0gr -TAC (MV: 2744/ SD: 6.8) and 22.6gr -8208XBR (MV: 2704 / SD: 7.3) . Using Lake City Brass and CCI 450 Primers. COAL: 2.387 (.010 off lands).

 

[MTyotehunter]

It's sorta a lot for the 223 case, maybe with .175 freebore or so.... still think the 75 might pull some advantage(run them at 2950 w 4895).