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Re: using AA2230 for 69gr. smk
I'd save that powder for something else, ive got 2 savages same twist and they both love 24.3 grains of 2520.
I'd save that powder for something else, ive got 2 savages same twist and they both love 24.3 grains of 2520.
Re: using AA2230 for 69gr. smk
23.2 grains. It loads just like TAC although hits pressure a little sooner...
Also it is VERY temp sensitive so if you develop a load when it's 40 degrees out that load is a shotgun at 80 degrees
23.2 grains. It loads just like TAC although hits pressure a little sooner...
Also it is VERY temp sensitive so if you develop a load when it's 40 degrees out that load is a shotgun at 80 degrees
Re: using AA2230 for 69gr. smk
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rweaver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd save that powder for something else, ive got 2 savages same twist and they both love 24.3 grains of 2520. </div></div>
Yeah, 2230 is better suited to the 55s and lighter, as it's a bit fast.
varget, RL-15, IMR-4895, et al, are better for the 69s.
Chris
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rweaver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd save that powder for something else, ive got 2 savages same twist and they both love 24.3 grains of 2520. </div></div>
Yeah, 2230 is better suited to the 55s and lighter, as it's a bit fast.
varget, RL-15, IMR-4895, et al, are better for the 69s.
Chris
Re: using AA2230 for 69gr. smk
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Also it is VERY temp sensitive so if you develop a load when it's 40 degrees out that load is a shotgun at 80 degrees </div></div>
Very true...I use IMR 8208 XBR now for loads I know I will be shooting in diferent temperature ranges. It is ouststandingly consistant....from 25-100 degrees POI changed less than an inch and groups stayed consistantly tight. I use this powder now for what ever I can. I've even loaded some .308 stuff with it and although it approaches the pressure limits I have shot max loads in 100+ temps with no over pressure indications.
If you are set on AA2230 I would suggest you go to the Accurate web sight and check their load data. They also have 5.56 load data atthe bottom of the .223 section. I use data from this section for my loads. ***DISCLAIMER*** <span style="font-style: italic">All data should be verified and all loads should be worked up to from minnimum loads. </span> with this said my pet load for 69g SMKs is 24.5g.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Also it is VERY temp sensitive so if you develop a load when it's 40 degrees out that load is a shotgun at 80 degrees </div></div>
Very true...I use IMR 8208 XBR now for loads I know I will be shooting in diferent temperature ranges. It is ouststandingly consistant....from 25-100 degrees POI changed less than an inch and groups stayed consistantly tight. I use this powder now for what ever I can. I've even loaded some .308 stuff with it and although it approaches the pressure limits I have shot max loads in 100+ temps with no over pressure indications.
If you are set on AA2230 I would suggest you go to the Accurate web sight and check their load data. They also have 5.56 load data atthe bottom of the .223 section. I use data from this section for my loads. ***DISCLAIMER*** <span style="font-style: italic">All data should be verified and all loads should be worked up to from minnimum loads. </span> with this said my pet load for 69g SMKs is 24.5g.
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