30 March 2019, 00:23
Uncle GrinchReduced Load for 223 AI
I know it sound funny asking for a reduced load for an improved cartridge, but here is my quandary....
At the bottom end of my rifles I have various 22 rim fires. Next up is my 223 AI, so I’m interested in down loading my 223 AI to something close to 22 Mag velocities using 45-50 grain bullets. Anyone done this before?
30 March 2019, 07:07
ramrod340Consider Trailboss or 4895
https://www.hodgdon.com/wp-con...duced-loads-2018.pdf01 April 2019, 06:00
Uncle GrinchFound a better solution than reduced AI loads.... I picked up a Ruger 77/22 K Hornet.
Now the playing starts... even considering cast boolits.
14 February 2020, 02:04
oakrch708I have experimented a lot with reduced loads in 223, 22-250, 243 and a few others. In 223, 7g of Unique will yield about 2250 fps with 40g bullet. In 22-250, 9g of Unique for same velocity. In 243, I use 12g Red Dot with 55g bullet for same velocity. I love using these light loads for jack rabbits! They are quite with no recoil. Be careful and not put a double charge in a case !!!!!