My first loads - The Firearms Forum

sorral · 04-01-2010, 09:50 PM

I just got done making my first 40 rounds of .223 reloads!

The first 20 I just used my bullet seating die, the second 20 I used my factory crimp die at the end. I want to shoot both lots from my AR to see if there is a noticeable amount of accuracy.
All are loaded with 25.4g of H33 and topped with a Remington 55g FMJ.

Wish me luck!

JLA · 04-01-2010, 09:53 PM

good luck

The_Rifleman · 04-01-2010, 10:29 PM

Good Luck!

sorral · 04-17-2010, 11:05 PM

Took the kids out shooting today. Brought my reloads to try out. I shot the first 10 to make sure they are safe. I was surprised that they all work as well as they did. Quite accurate too! Brought the brass home to reload again.

BobMcG · 04-18-2010, 07:42 AM

Congrats & welcome to the reloading community.

And... did you fire five from each batch?

sorral · 04-19-2010, 09:55 AM

I shot 6 from each batch, both seemed to shoot fine. I am not much of a rifleman using open sights, so I can not comment on accuracy. I got all 12 on paper, but only one in the ring. for me, that is pretty good for 60 yard open sight shooting for now..will work on it.

04-01-2010, 09:50 PM	#1
sorral V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 153	My first loads I just got done making my first 40 rounds of .223 reloads! The first 20 I just used my bullet seating die, the second 20 I used my factory crimp die at the end. I want to shoot both lots from my AR to see if there is a noticeable amount of accuracy. All are loaded with 25.4g of H33 and topped with a Remington 55g FMJ. Wish me luck! __________________ "Guns don't kill people, husbands that come home early do"- Larry the Cable Guy 100% Infidel and lovin it! -->

04-01-2010, 09:53 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: My first loads good luck __________________ 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!

04-01-2010, 10:29 PM	#3
The_Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 872	Re: My first loads Good Luck! __________________ Debate isn't "uncivil" behavior. Pointing out illogical reasoning is a legitimate counter argument. That is the problem with internet forum mods, they rarely understand what constitutes legitimate, honest and civil debate. They reward the trolls and annoy the people genuinely trying communicate. I don't really like this place anyway, have fun with your power trip. ...nuff said.

04-17-2010, 11:05 PM	#4
sorral V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 153	Re: My first loads Took the kids out shooting today. Brought my reloads to try out. I shot the first 10 to make sure they are safe. I was surprised that they all work as well as they did. Quite accurate too! Brought the brass home to reload again. __________________ "Guns don't kill people, husbands that come home early do"- Larry the Cable Guy 100% Infidel and lovin it!

04-18-2010, 07:42 AM	#5
BobMcG Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere in the Twilight Zone. Contributor Posts: 1,119	Re: My first loads Congrats & welcome to the reloading community. And... did you fire five from each batch?

04-19-2010, 09:55 AM	#6
sorral V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 153	Re: My first loads I shot 6 from each batch, both seemed to shoot fine. I am not much of a rifleman using open sights, so I can not comment on accuracy. I got all 12 on paper, but only one in the ring. for me, that is pretty good for 60 yard open sight shooting for now..will work on it. __________________ "Guns don't kill people, husbands that come home early do"- Larry the Cable Guy 100% Infidel and lovin it!