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H380 in 223 Rem

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20 October 2019, 16:39
Gojoe
H380 in 223 Rem
I'm looking for successful loads in 223 Rem using Speer #1053 70 grain bullet with H-380. There are loads listed in the Speer manual. The rifle is a CZ Lux with a 1:12 twist. I've searched the web and haven't seen much useful information. Is anyone using this combination? Or should I look at another powder, IMR 4198 or RL-7
Cheers


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20 October 2019, 17:05
jeffeosso
a bit too slow for such a tiny case .. h335/tac are my go to ..


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Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
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20 October 2019, 19:43
hivelosity
70gr bullet and a 1:12 twist I would use blc2 or varget.
20 October 2019, 19:54
Dale
The only way you will really know if it works is to try the H380 in your rifle. If you follow the Speer manual it should be safe. Won't know if it is accurate until you try it. If it doesn't work, then I would try BL-C(2). It works well with the 63 gr. Sierra in my .222, as well as 45 to 55 gr. bullets. If BL-C(2) doesn't work, keep trying powders Speer lists until you get the performance you want.
20 October 2019, 22:18
hivelosity
I shoot a pair Savage 223's a bolt heavy barrel 1:9 twist and a AR 18" 1:8 twist with a Wylde chamber. 52 gr sierra bullets work pretty good in both.
I have shot 69gr sierra 1 1/2" groups in the AR. 68gr nosler were just ok.. 2" groups
I think I will give the slower powders a try.
let us Know how yours worked out
21 October 2019, 03:08
Gojoe
I'm looking at the small case and heavy for caliber bullet and figure a slow powder would the right idea. I've used one 4064 and didn't get the accuracy I'd want, so this is Is the move.


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17 February 2020, 00:20
oakrch708
I have never tried 70g bullets in 223 but my guess would be Varget, IMR4320, W748 or Rel 15 would be best. Nosler reloading book list W748 giving top velocity with 70g bullets.
17 February 2020, 17:14
jeffeosso
just noticed it has a 12 twist .. not likely to workout well


opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com
17 February 2020, 20:48
vines
H335 / W748 works well with all 223 bullets wrights