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Quiet load for 223

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16 March 2008, 00:10
hardin284
Quiet load for 223
I'm looking for a quiet load(if there is such a thing) for my Sako A1 22.5" barrel. Any recomendations?
16 March 2008, 01:26
N. S. Sherlock
Perhaps a red dot load could be carefully worked down to 1000 fps and be probably as quiet as is possible.


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16 March 2008, 08:01
Philbilly
I would work with two powders AA #5 and unique. I havent tried them in 223 but they work in 30n 30s and 30 06 . Well I have tried unique in3006 but havent tried AA#5. Be careful and check barrel to make sure bullet isnt lodged in it!!
25 March 2008, 03:31
tnekkcc
A lead ball and just the primer will be the quietest.
25 March 2008, 04:42
nordrseta
You might try a chamber insert from http://mcace.com/ just to see if it meets your needs. Might, might not. If it doesn't you can always go the gallery load handloading route and sell the insert at your next gun show.
25 March 2008, 04:45
30378
Your favorite 50 to 52gr bullet with 13.5gr Bluedot.


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25 March 2008, 11:52
seafire2
My walking varminter load for this season is 10 grains of Blue Dot and a 40 grainer....

MV is in the 2800 fps range...

after shooting even a 22.250, it feels like shooting a spitball gun...

I czn imaging how silent this would be if shot with a Silencer or Moderator on the end of the barrel..where it is legal, like in Europe or down in Oz and NZ...


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25 March 2008, 22:13
bartsche
Wink 50gr TNT, Speer, 8.2 gr SR 7625, low recoil, rather quite, 2050 fps. 1/4" 3 shot group @ 50 yds.cool barrel.

Had good results with 40gr Bergers and 6.8 gr. SR 7625.

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