I want to load some .223 rounds with Varget and CCI bench rest primers for a Mini 14. I plan to use 60-62gr bullets. Anyone out there ever tried this any imput would be appreciated. I figured 25gr of powder as a starting load. Is the powder too slow for the auto action? My mini gives reasonable accuracy for plinking, and I've got pleanty of Varget. Any help would be appreciated. I don't want to use too slow a powder to ruin the op rod.

Sounds about right for that weight bullet and powder combo...Many service rifle shooters load 26.0grs under SMK 69's and 25.0 under 80's

Mike

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For 60 to 63 grain bullets, try Varget from 21.7 grains to 26.4 grains.

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I've used up to 27 grains in my bolt gun with a 69 grain Sierra. Wouldn't recommend that for an autoloader. My $0.02 is that I've had horrible results from using the CCI Benchrest primers. I gave up using them and went back to regular Small Rifle. Every situation is different obviously but it was a little wierd to me.

Eric