Looking for good load ideas for a stock SPS-T. Right now I'm using 23gr of Hodgdon H332 with good ole federal 205s with a 69 smk or a berger 70 on top. Looking for the best projectile and powder combination. How far have you guys pushed it?
Successful loads in .233 with a stock SPS-T
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Re: Successful loads in .233 with a stock SPS-T
In the 223 tactical you will find the 69 grain bullets work great. At 25.3 grains varget with an OAL of 2.250-2.260 will get you ~2830 fps and in mine will cut 3/8” 5-shot groups. The 75-77BTHP will also work but, at least in my Rem Tac, the accurate load (node) tends to be a bit slow @ mid to high 2500’s. Berger 70 vld works well as it can be pushed almost as fast as the 69’s but retains the BC of the 77smk. Another plus is you can seat the bullets into the lands if you choose and still be mag box friendly.
When funds allow, ditch the factory stock... You won’t notice this until you shoot beyond 100 yards. But at 200 on out you will start to see groups stringing caused by the stock contacting the barrel if you use a bipod or rest the rilfe on the forearm. The stock is to weak to support the barrel's weight.
In the 223 tactical you will find the 69 grain bullets work great. At 25.3 grains varget with an OAL of 2.250-2.260 will get you ~2830 fps and in mine will cut 3/8” 5-shot groups. The 75-77BTHP will also work but, at least in my Rem Tac, the accurate load (node) tends to be a bit slow @ mid to high 2500’s. Berger 70 vld works well as it can be pushed almost as fast as the 69’s but retains the BC of the 77smk. Another plus is you can seat the bullets into the lands if you choose and still be mag box friendly.
When funds allow, ditch the factory stock... You won’t notice this until you shoot beyond 100 yards. But at 200 on out you will start to see groups stringing caused by the stock contacting the barrel if you use a bipod or rest the rilfe on the forearm. The stock is to weak to support the barrel's weight.
Re: Successful loads in .233 with a stock SPS-T
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mmmhmmhim</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> How far have you guys pushed it? </div></div>
Forgot to add 600 yards on the above load (69g, 12" steel plates) provided the wind isn't playing games with me. The berger 70 I have not shot long yet, just playing with loads at 100. I suspect they will be a little better
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mmmhmmhim</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> How far have you guys pushed it? </div></div>
Forgot to add 600 yards on the above load (69g, 12" steel plates) provided the wind isn't playing games with me. The berger 70 I have not shot long yet, just playing with loads at 100. I suspect they will be a little better
Re: Successful loads in .233 with a stock SPS-T
Niles, thanks for the response. As it stands I am looking into a new stock for it, not quite sure where the my money will go. Good to hear about the bergers, I'm sitting on a few right now, just need to get out and test them some more. They look like they're fast though.
Niles, thanks for the response. As it stands I am looking into a new stock for it, not quite sure where the my money will go. Good to hear about the bergers, I'm sitting on a few right now, just need to get out and test them some more. They look like they're fast though.
