I got a jug of Benchmark layin' around for use in a 204 ruger that I dont shoot near as much as I'd like.
I'm working with a pal on loads for a .223 rem and a 22-250. Have any of you used Benchmark in either of those cartridges in the 52 -55 grain bullet range? What are your results?
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Posts: 282 | Location: South West Wisconsin | Registered: 27 February 2010
I have been using 24gr of Benchmark with 63gr Sierra's in the 223 for years. That load had been accurate in several different 223's including AR platform, single shot and bolt action.
Posts: 893 | Location: Central North Carolina | Registered: 04 October 2007
I use it in my 223s with 40 and 50 grain bullets. And its all I use in my 204s. Several years ago I consolidated powders and tried to use fewer varieties and BM was one that I decided to use in several cartridges.
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Posts: 2675 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: 08 December 2006
Benchmark is remarkable in my 204 as well especially with 40 grain ballistic tips. No mentions of 22-250 yet. I hope someone can chime in on that.
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Posts: 282 | Location: South West Wisconsin | Registered: 27 February 2010
I use 25.5grs. of Benchmark with Hornady 50gr, V-max bullet using CCI 400 primer in my 223rem. Very accurate in my Remington 700 SPS varmint 26" I get a chronographed 3230fps. average.
Posts: 191 | Location: Kennewick,Wa. | Registered: 20 November 2010
Well, it's called Bench Mark 2 here in Oz, and I use it in my .223.
I started with 24 gr and a Remingtim PSP 55gr bullet at (they say) 3115 fps and have never moved from there. This is in a full-stock CZ and it shoots just < 1" at 100m groups if I do my bit. I'm happy with that.
Manual says max load is 25.6 gr at 3265, but I've never moved from the starting load.
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Posts: 1048 | Location: Canberra, Australia | Registered: 03 August 2012
Thanks to all of you. Now I just got to wait for the weather to break and try these recommendations.
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