reloading advice for 700P .223

[Scshaffer06]

Reloading advice for a 700P in 223. I am looking for a target load for just punching paper from 100-500 yards. The rifle has a 9" twist so i am looking for the best round for bucking wind and the best powder to put under it. I have never reloaded .223 so Im looking for the best bullet coefficient round that my rifle will push.

Yes i have used the search button and am looking though all the loads but a lot of people have not posted the barrel twist and length so it nulls a lot of value..

 

[johnsobr]

Re: reloading advice for 700P .223

try something along the lines of a 60 Gr. A-max (just because of ROT) and Hodgdon Benchmark. Would also be a good idea to try a benchrest primer like CCI BR-1. Ill check my books and check this post with more info as far as BC for G7 Scale and powder charge. Cant go get them at the moment.

 

[Truck10]

Re: reloading advice for 700P .223

I've had the best results with the 69g SMK and the 60g V-max. All loaded with between 24.5-25.0 grains of Varget. And my rifle is also a 9 twist.

 

[Scshaffer06]

Re: reloading advice for 700P .223

Great thanks guys i was wanting to know if the rifle would shoot the 69 SMK or if they would key hole all over the place. also they are priced very well 85$ for a 500ct box. I am waiting on the scope and rings for the rifle to get in so next week I will get some 69 SMK over Varget start the latter test around 23 grains and move up till we see pressure.