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I use Varget with 62 Barnes for pigs. Kills them well. On topic as usual.... Big internet bully...grin...
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With 77 gr Sierra TMKs, I tried Varget and CFE223, but found the best velocities and accuracy with 8208.
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Appreciate the info, looks like I’ll need to find some powder I don’t have. Varget has been extinct for a while , might look for some of the others mentioned. As far as mag constraints I’m trying to decide to go full AICS or save some money using the billet mags from mountain tactical. If you go Mountain Tactical, buy the extended mags. I tried 8 different four round mags in three Tikkas, all had failure to feed. Extended mags are like butter. P
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Can’t go wrong with AICS footprint...
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I run R15 with 75's in the 223/223ai.
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Appreciate the info, looks like I’ll need to find some powder I don’t have. Varget has been extinct for a while , might look for some of the others mentioned. As far as mag constraints I’m trying to decide to go full AICS or save some money using the billet mags from mountain tactical. If you go Mountain Tactical, buy the extended mags. I tried 8 different four round mags in three Tikkas, all had failure to feed. Extended mags are like butter. P You mean the 6 rounders work better than the 4 rounders?
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Yes.
And they hold eight rounds.
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Last couple of years, 68 and 75 grain BT/HPs... 25 grains of H 322...
W 748 is a back up when I'm in that kind of mood... depending upon which rifle...
22.250 with a fast twist...
IMR 4064, IMR 4895 or RL 15.. all with a charge of 33.3 grains....
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Found some notes.
75 Amax, 2.438 (kiss) 24.5 h335 2,940fps.
25.0 Varget 2,961 fps same COAL.
80 Amax 24.0 Varget 2.435 2,807 fps.
Tikka SL 1:8...my numbers, you work up...measure your own...yadda yadda.
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And factory Hornady 75’s advertised at 2,790 averaged 2,751.....fwiw
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Been scrounging through the forum looking at what loads guys are using with current powders for 8 twist 223’s. There’s some threads from 2010 and 11 but there have been quite a few new powders introduced since then. Lots of 22-250 8 twist load info out there but not much on the 223. Any load info for bullets 69 gr and up would be much appreciated, snagged up a Tikka and am looking at what loads to try ( and yes I’m aware of the mag constraints , that will be taken care of). Lever' and 75 ELD's at 2925fps+. ![[Linked Image]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/922/qOGlcD.jpg) Pass the AM steel 5's in the AICS footprint DBM. Hint.................
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You having to slum Fed brass to make 7wsm??
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I've got lotsa everything,but happened into a rather good Lot of Federal 300 Whizzum,so grabbed 500pcs(all there was).
I ALWAYS wanna neck down Virgins and drive a false shoulder,to fully control headspace on the first poke. Exception being,the ability to headspace a spout,to a known LOT of exceptional brass.
Hint.................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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God, Family, and Country.
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Pharm seller, Bill here. I once had a Tikka 223 left hand . I found a 6or 7 shot clip one day cheap cheap, if you take it apart you can mill, with a drill in a cross slide, the block at the back is pretty thin, mill it out so your loads with your oal will fit or maybe a bit more. Then lay the clip on its back & pour in mixed epoxy, until it comes up to the level you've chosen, let set up & you have a clip that will handle your long 223s & heavier longer bullets! ( if you can make sense of that ) it's tricky to explain but worked out fine. Hope ya can understand??? I'm out Bill🐾👣
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Pics and Threads were done...MANY moons ago.
Hint................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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Bill here, sorry I'm new probably missed it, 🐾👣
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Try some Varget and a 73 gr berger.
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Pass the .545BC and hold the Fluff.
Hint.............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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What does "Hint....." mean?
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