Nosler 85 gr RDF - 03/02/18
I know it may be a little early but has anyone tried the new 85 gr .224 cal RDF bullet. I ordered a box from Midway and they should be here today or tomorrow, I plan on trying them in my 24 inch barreled Varmint AR, considering their weight I need to get as much speed as I can so will not be trying them in my 18.5 inch AR. I am assuming that these bullets will need slow burning powder such as A2520, CFE 223, Varget, BLC-2 or even Power pro 2000, I have a supply of all except Varget. Nosler has data but only for the 22 Nosler, why am I not surprised. If I don't wait for their data then will try on my own, thinking of trying A2520 and Power pro 2000, have data for 80 and 90 gr bullets for these powder, being I have a 5.56 chamber I believe I can safely drive these bullets to 2800/2850 fps in a 24 inch barrel, being I have only 1 in twist I need at least 2800 for stabilization and accuracy. If any one has a suggestion or load infor that worked well for you will appreciate any advice.