Conflicting load data, Varget, 62gr flat base HP, .223 AR

[sentry1]

I just got in some Nosler Varmageddon bullets, 62 grain flat base hollow point.

For load data, I use three sources:
Hornady, 9th Ed.
Lee, 2nd Ed.
Hodgdon, website.

I'm trying to find load data for these, but I'm seeing conflicting information across my three sources.

Hornady & Lee don't have load data for Varget in 62 grain, but it does have it for 60 grain flat base.

Hornady lists 21.7 - 24.9 as the range for Varget with a 60 grain bullet.
Lee lists 25 - 27 grains as the range for Varget with a 60 grain bullet.
Hodgdon's website lists 22.1 - 24.1 for a 62 grain SFT SCIR bullet (whatever THAT is).

Thoughts?

Edit: So I got my hands on the Nosler load manual, which lists 60/62 grain (good to see that I was right in thinking that 60 & 62 grain bullets are close enough to have their load data listed together), at 22.5 - 24.5 grains.

I think I will try the 23 - 25 grain range in .5 grain increments, it seems to be a safe range to experiment over.

 

[Beyschaefer]

Well, I can't vouch for what the manuals say, but I'm using a Berger 64gr flat base, in Winchester .223 brass, with 26gr Varget.
Caveat; this is safe in MY rifle.. but it's close to the top-end... (primers starting to flatten, but no cratering).

 

[RonHam]

I use the Seirra 60's with 24.5 to 25 grains of Varget in Win brass out of an AR (Rock River NM) with no problems. Its an accurate load and does well shooting Highpower matches on the 200 yard line.

 

[Beyschaefer]

I use the Seirra 60's with 24.5 to 25 grains of Varget in Win brass out of an AR (Rock River NM) with no problems. Its an accurate load and does well shooting Highpower matches on the 200 yard line.

That's my "go to" 200 yard load also... except in LC brass (it's what I have). The Sierra 60gr FBHP is a great little bullet!

 

[sentry1]

I loaded up 5 rounds each in .5 grain increments from 23 - 25 grains. We'll see how they do this weekend!

 

[700sendero]

I shoot 25 gr varget..20" 700 for 2900...bha brass...oh yea 60 gr vmax or sp..

 

[TRTAC]

start on the lower end and work your way up while checking for signs of over pressurization. Cratered primers, sticky extraction, extractor marks on your brass....... BE SAFE!

 

[sentry1]

I don't know that I'll be able to tell about sticky extraction, since this is going in an AR. But I do start with the low charges and work up.

Can someone post a picture of what extractor marks look like?