Sierra 65 gr gameking

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30 December 2006, 19:15

stoots

Sierra 65 gr gameking

I'm looking for reloading info for a 65 gr Sierra GK for a Mini 14. I can't really find anything in any of my reloading manuals for this size bullet. I would like to use Win 748 or one of the IMR's powders, perferably 3031 or 4064. Any info is appreciated!

thanks

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30 December 2006, 22:44

kudude

You can google info on IMR and WW powders and data for various calibers.

The max for H4895 is 25.5gr with a 63gr bullets and the max for WW748 is 25.3gr. I'd reduce by about two grains to start.

4064 and 3031 would not be appropriate for .223 in a auto loading rifle. You'd be better off with 4895, 748 or AA2520, max 25gr) in my opinion. Generally, in auto loaders pick a bullet weight in the middle and a powder in the middle. Kudude

31 December 2006, 01:29

30378

The 65 GameKing probably needs more twist than the Mini provides. 25gr of Varget is the brew.

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