Fed GMM .223 replication load

[GRIM]

I've got a Rem 700 (1:12 twist) that I recently picked up and I figured it would like the lighter bullets but NOPE - I tried a TON of different factory loads and twice now it's shot Federal GMM 69 grain ammo in the .2's & .3's - just loves the stuff.

So I need to work up a load on my Dillon 650XL using SMK 69 grainers. What powder should I use that would be similar to the Federal recipe burn rate?? IMR4985 or Varget or ???

 

[Mudcat-NC]

Re: Fed GMM .223 replication load

Why not use TAC, start around 23 grs or so and see what you get. Will meter very well in the 650 and its not bad pricewise. Varget will work well too, but wont meter as well.

 

[fueddy]

Re: Fed GMM .223 replication load

Fed GMM is IMR 4064..just cant remeber the grain weight right now. I think between 24gr-25grs, But if I'am wrong someone say so

 

[mdmp5]

Re: Fed GMM .223 replication load

try varget 25 gr and see how it flies

 

[RTH1800]

Re: Fed GMM .223 replication load

+1 on the Ramshot TAC. For a bolt gun, I would start at 24 and work up a bit if desired.

 

[PLeighton]

Re: Fed GMM .223 replication load

RE15 works well too...

 

[Wil]

Re: Fed GMM .223 replication load

25.3gr Varget
LC brass
69SMK
CCI 400 primer
2.255 OAL

tracks FGMM .223 69SMK out to 500 in both 18" & 20" RRA varmint ARs

 

[wfjames22]

Re: Fed GMM .223 replication load

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">25.3gr Varget
LC brass
69SMK
CCI 400 primer
2.255 OAL

tracks FGMM .223 69SMK out to 500 in both 18" & 20" RRA varmint ARs </div></div>

^^^^^^Exactly what I shoot, but seated .010 short of the lands in my 700. Still fits in the mag box and shoots lights out.

 

[mdmp5]

Re: Fed GMM .223 replication load

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">25.3gr Varget
LC brass
69SMK
CCI 400 primer
2.255 OAL

tracks FGMM .223 69SMK out to 500 in both 18" & 20" RRA varmint ARs</div></div>

I can attest to that too