.223 loads are done - The Firearms Forum

Gene Seward · 08-01-2008, 07:18 AM

Just wanted all those who have helped me to know I have finally done a load that I am fantastically happy about. I tested and found that Benchmark with 24.3 grains with 55gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips in my Bushmaster Predator is far more accurate than I ever will be. At 100 yds. all the bullets are in the small red dot in an 8 inch target, with three in the same hole. I can never express how much you all have helped me, but thanks again. This is by far more accurate and alot cheaper than factory loads.

JLA · 08-03-2008, 04:41 PM

never tried benchmark. im currently working with reloder 10X

Gene Seward · 08-03-2008, 09:13 PM

I got the load info on Benchmark from my Nosler reloading manuel. The load is far more accurate than what I am. I have "never" shot groups this close.

JLA · 08-05-2008, 06:19 PM

good deal! sounds like a winner

08-01-2008, 07:18 AM	#1
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 478	.223 loads are done Just wanted all those who have helped me to know I have finally done a load that I am fantastically happy about. I tested and found that Benchmark with 24.3 grains with 55gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips in my Bushmaster Predator is far more accurate than I ever will be. At 100 yds. all the bullets are in the small red dot in an 8 inch target, with three in the same hole. I can never express how much you all have helped me, but thanks again. This is by far more accurate and alot cheaper than factory loads. -->

08-03-2008, 04:41 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: .223 loads are done never tried benchmark. im currently working with reloder 10X __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-03-2008, 09:13 PM	#3
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 478	Re: .223 loads are done I got the load info on Benchmark from my Nosler reloading manuel. The load is far more accurate than what I am. I have "never" shot groups this close.

08-05-2008, 06:19 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: .223 loads are done good deal! sounds like a winner __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!