#2485658 - 10/08/08 11:19 AM
Re: Here is my best 223 target
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Nice shooting!
What were the pressure signs like? Depending on the rifle there's usually some goody to be had with a bit more H335 and 52/53 grain bullets.
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#2485678 - 10/08/08 11:31 AM
Re: Here is my best 223 target
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It's a fluke if it isn't five shots.
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#2485679 - 10/08/08 11:33 AM
Re: Here is my best 223 target
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No Pressure signs at all and was flying in the low 3000's
The other two are behind the dime LOL I only did my tests loads in sets of three. I plan to load up 30 or so of this load and really test it out in a few weeks.
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#2485737 - 10/08/08 12:21 PM
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mathman
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Before you load thirty of those turn up the wick a little and try some test sets with higher charges.
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#2485760 - 10/08/08 12:38 PM
Re: Here is my best 223 target
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I loaded up to the published max and everything started opening up after 24.5-24.6 grains.
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#2485763 - 10/08/08 12:40 PM
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mathman
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Interesting. What was the published max?
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#2485777 - 10/08/08 12:50 PM
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I have to look when I get home, I think 26gr for 50gr and 53gr bullets according to Hodgen.
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#2485790 - 10/08/08 01:00 PM
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Yep, those are Hodgdon's specs.
Your rifle may just like a bit less, nothing bad there. Mine really gets happy with 25 grains under 55 grain Ballistic Tips, and 26 under 50s. I found that to be in line with my 'net and literature research when I first got the rifle.
I guess was hoping you could get even better with a little more juice. 
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#2485809 - 10/08/08 01:13 PM
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25-25.2 has been a super load over the years, YMMV
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#2485816 - 10/08/08 01:17 PM
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mathman
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Is that with the 52 Jeff?
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#2486031 - 10/08/08 04:02 PM
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I've found my .223 likes 26 gr H-335 under the 50 v-max, and 25.5 under the 52-55 gr bullets.
Fun shooting the little guys and putting them into a tight group.
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#2486138 - 10/08/08 05:10 PM
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25.5g H335 is the go to load with 55g Berger's and 53g SMK in FIL's 700SPS.
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#2486296 - 10/08/08 06:16 PM
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Never been a fan of 335..although it meters very well...I prefer Benchmark in my 223's...here's a target pic from a factory Savage 9 twist 24" heavy SS barrel..dot is one inch... 
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#2486322 - 10/08/08 06:26 PM
Re: Here is my best 223 target
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I hope when I can afford to get a heavy barrel for my remington the groups will shrink some more. The factory sporter barrel heats up real quick. I will try Benchmark when I run out of 335. Its a hobby so I am always willing to try out different things.
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#2486528 - 10/08/08 07:35 PM
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Tikka,
Almost identical to my own setup. I shoot 26 grains rather than 26.5 of Benchmark. Benchmark is the modern version of H-335 so it works better in my guns.
I'd say that you have it figured out. You can do it again with a little consentration,
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