I'm trying to find a listing to show how much of what to use based on what I have for reloading? Its 223 brass some is PPU military some is federal and some is win and rem. I have rem 7 1/2 primers with win 748 using honrady 55gr FMJ bullets. I can't find a combo in a book based on my combination? Its shows either all win stuff or all rem stuff. How much of this kind of powder do I use per my combination? Is there a standard somewhere to start with? I'm going to get a book but what do you base your load off of the gr of the bullet? Powder used? Brass? Primers?? Thanks
? For those using win748 powder
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Re: ? For those using win748 powder
My manual says start at 25 grs of 748 for a 55 gr bullet. It shows a max load of 27.8grs. If you use Barnes X bullets decrease your charge (longer bullets - more bearing surface - higher pressure). If you are using military cases drop your charge by 1 full gr. Military cases are thicker = less volume for the powder = more pressure.
If you are shooting this in a semi auto I would recommend a max of 27, not 27.8 . Semi autos get beat up more than bolt guns with a max load.
My manual says start at 25 grs of 748 for a 55 gr bullet. It shows a max load of 27.8grs. If you use Barnes X bullets decrease your charge (longer bullets - more bearing surface - higher pressure). If you are using military cases drop your charge by 1 full gr. Military cases are thicker = less volume for the powder = more pressure.
If you are shooting this in a semi auto I would recommend a max of 27, not 27.8 . Semi autos get beat up more than bolt guns with a max load.
Re: ? For those using win748 powder
In these manuals can you use what they suggest for a given grain? The reason I ask is the lyman (49th) I was looking at only showed remington 223. What if I'm using hornady in 55gr would I use the same mix for the suggested for the remington?
In these manuals can you use what they suggest for a given grain? The reason I ask is the lyman (49th) I was looking at only showed remington 223. What if I'm using hornady in 55gr would I use the same mix for the suggested for the remington?
Re: ? For those using win748 powder
Generally yes, 55gr is 55gr. Barnes "X" bullets being the exception. Another exception would be AP bullets (ss-109). These also have a longer bearing surface and require a lighter powder charge. Keep your Overall Length the same, even if it means not using the cannelure.
Generally yes, 55gr is 55gr. Barnes "X" bullets being the exception. Another exception would be AP bullets (ss-109). These also have a longer bearing surface and require a lighter powder charge. Keep your Overall Length the same, even if it means not using the cannelure.
