Mild AR .223 loads

[tuckybill]

I have 4 new neighbors across the highway and would like to know what is a good load for my 18" rifle gas .223 AR that would take a bit off the report but still function. Can't find very much at all about mild AR friendly loads. Everyone is pushing them to the max. Would a 20" barrel give me more dwell time for the lower pressured gases to work the bolt? I actually have some H4895. Looking for a load that is 221 fireball power but functions in a AR. I can use a lightweight bolt/buffer if that would help.

 

[CoryT]

No matter how light you make the buffer and spring, you will not reduce the report by any noticeable amount with a load that will cycle. You could use subsonics. You could get a suppressor. A reduced load will do nothing for you.

 

[Mr Tibbs]

I have 4 new neighbors across the highway and would like to know what is a good load for my 18" rifle gas .223 AR that would take a bit off the report but still function. Can't find very much at all about mild AR friendly loads. Everyone is pushing them to the max. Would a 20" barrel give me more dwell time for the lower pressured gases to work the bolt? I actually have some H4895. Looking for a load that is 221 fireball power but functions in a AR. I can use a lightweight bolt/buffer if that would help.

A 20 inch barrel should give you more velocity, but to reduce report go down to a lighter bullet , that also means going to a fast burning powder. My recommendation is to start with a 50 Gr with some H322

 

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