Ok so I just got my long range AR built now i need to develop a few different loads for it. It has a 24" Stag Arms heavy bull barrel, with a 1 in 8 twist.
I need to develop:
1. a long range load 800 yds to 1000 yds
2. a mid range load 500 to 800 yds.
3. and a short range hunting load for 0 to 300 yds.
4. and finally an inexpensive practice load for a max of 400 yds. something that won't cost me too much that is cheap too practice with.
I have read over the reloading depot for .223 and only found a few posts for a 24" barrel so i don't have too much to work on.
A few hide members have told me that shells loaded for 800+ yards i would no longer be able too mag feed the rifle due to cartridge length and this is no problem too me I do not mind single loading shells.
the loads I have been able to find are as follows:
75 grain Hornady BTHP match
22.3 grains Varget
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75 grain Hornady A-Max
23.0 grains W748
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I think these would be decent for mid range but not long range.
I could really use some incite and help too go along with the rest of my research.
thanks,
Adam T.
I need to develop:
1. a long range load 800 yds to 1000 yds
2. a mid range load 500 to 800 yds.
3. and a short range hunting load for 0 to 300 yds.
4. and finally an inexpensive practice load for a max of 400 yds. something that won't cost me too much that is cheap too practice with.
I have read over the reloading depot for .223 and only found a few posts for a 24" barrel so i don't have too much to work on.
A few hide members have told me that shells loaded for 800+ yards i would no longer be able too mag feed the rifle due to cartridge length and this is no problem too me I do not mind single loading shells.
the loads I have been able to find are as follows:
75 grain Hornady BTHP match
22.3 grains Varget
- - - - - - - - - -
75 grain Hornady A-Max
23.0 grains W748
- - - - - - - - - -
I think these would be decent for mid range but not long range.
I could really use some incite and help too go along with the rest of my research.
thanks,
Adam T.