.223 reloading question - The Firearms Forum

jhanhart · 01-05-2012, 07:36 PM

Hello all I'm new here so maybe someone can help me out. I'm reloadi ng. Remington 223 brass I have hodgon 4350 powder and 55 and 65 grain bullets. My question is how much powder do I use. I can't find it in my manual. Thanks

woolleyworm · 01-05-2012, 07:44 PM

What manual are you using?
I don't have mine in front of me, but I will do some checking. Best if I can find it in your manual or something you can read for yourself. I don't trust much off the internet, typos and ooppps's happen.

gdmoody · 01-05-2012, 07:48 PM

jhan, welcome to TFF.

I don't find 4350 in any of my manuals for 223 with any weight bullet. I didn't see a 65 grain bullet either, I do see 60, 63, 68 and 69 grain bullets but none with that powder. You might want to get a powder that is in your manual. I suggest Varget or Win 748, both are good for .223 and are in every list for just about every weight bullet above 50 grain.

woolleyworm · 01-05-2012, 07:49 PM

I don't see any listed loads for H4350; this tells me that they didn't find it suitable for use in .223 loads.

It's intended for use in short mags and larger volume cases; it's a slower burning powder than what will not perform well in .223. My suggestion is to get some Varget or H335 and try it out.

steve4102 · 01-05-2012, 07:55 PM

4350, all three are way to slow for the 223.

May I suggest you get a manual or three and read them, before you build any handloads.

JLA · 01-05-2012, 08:24 PM

H4350 is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to slow for the .223. you wont find data because it doesnt exist. Grab you a can of H335 or Varget.

BlackEagle · 01-05-2012, 09:05 PM

I've had good results from VihtaVuori N140. For my 1:9 twist barrel I use LC or PPU brass, 24.6 gr N140 and 69 gr SMK heads.
As has already been said, do a lot of reading and get help from someone else who knows reloading. Before I started reloading a friend took me through the basics, I got advice from some of the guys at the club, and shot my first reloads without any problems.
Get the outside help and then enjoy the reloading and shooting.

Regular Joe · 01-06-2012, 10:25 PM

The ONLY 65 gr. bullet I've ever encountered for .223 is the Sierra Gameking. This is my TOP choice for an all-around bullet. It requires a twist rate of 1 turn in 9" or faster. I load it with 24.5 gr of Varget over a std. Win. primer, and seated to magazine length in my AR.
Once you find the best load for your rifle, you're way ahead to stick with just one bullet/load for the bulk of your stock, to keep from having to re-zero each time you use a different load.

American Leader · 01-06-2012, 10:42 PM

I personally recommend Varget also. Works very, very well! For your actual load data use any Loading Manual or go to Hodgdon website and utilize the web manual there. I use the Hodgdon site frequently and even print off the pages for my notebook and quick review. Good luck and welcome aboard jhanhart from the GREAT STATE OF IOWA!

kpbkpb · 01-06-2012, 11:01 PM

go to the link for loading data for hodgens powders at the link below

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.aspached good luck

01-05-2012, 07:36 PM	#1
jhanhart Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	.223 reloading question Hello all I'm new here so maybe someone can help me out. I'm reloadi ng. Remington 223 brass I have hodgon 4350 powder and 55 and 65 grain bullets. My question is how much powder do I use. I can't find it in my manual. Thanks -->

01-05-2012, 07:44 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: .223 reloading question What manual are you using? I don't have mine in front of me, but I will do some checking. Best if I can find it in your manual or something you can read for yourself. I don't trust much off the internet, typos and ooppps's happen. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

01-05-2012, 07:48 PM	#3
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,358	Re: .223 reloading question jhan, welcome to TFF. I don't find 4350 in any of my manuals for 223 with any weight bullet. I didn't see a 65 grain bullet either, I do see 60, 63, 68 and 69 grain bullets but none with that powder. You might want to get a powder that is in your manual. I suggest Varget or Win 748, both are good for .223 and are in every list for just about every weight bullet above 50 grain. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

01-05-2012, 07:49 PM	#4
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: .223 reloading question I don't see any listed loads for H4350; this tells me that they didn't find it suitable for use in .223 loads. It's intended for use in short mags and larger volume cases; it's a slower burning powder than what will not perform well in .223. My suggestion is to get some Varget or H335 and try it out. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." . Last edited by woolleyworm; 01-05-2012 at 07:57 PM.. Reason: Typo

01-05-2012, 07:55 PM	#5
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: .223 reloading question 4350, all three are way to slow for the 223. May I suggest you get a manual or three and read them, before you build any handloads.

01-05-2012, 08:24 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,320	Re: .223 reloading question H4350 is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to slow for the .223. you wont find data because it doesnt exist. Grab you a can of H335 or Varget. __________________ 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!

01-05-2012, 09:05 PM	#7
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,173	Re: .223 reloading question I've had good results from VihtaVuori N140. For my 1:9 twist barrel I use LC or PPU brass, 24.6 gr N140 and 69 gr SMK heads. As has already been said, do a lot of reading and get help from someone else who knows reloading. Before I started reloading a friend took me through the basics, I got advice from some of the guys at the club, and shot my first reloads without any problems. Get the outside help and then enjoy the reloading and shooting.

01-06-2012, 10:25 PM	#8
Regular Joe V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 269	Re: .223 reloading question The ONLY 65 gr. bullet I've ever encountered for .223 is the Sierra Gameking. This is my TOP choice for an all-around bullet. It requires a twist rate of 1 turn in 9" or faster. I load it with 24.5 gr of Varget over a std. Win. primer, and seated to magazine length in my AR. Once you find the best load for your rifle, you're way ahead to stick with just one bullet/load for the bulk of your stock, to keep from having to re-zero each time you use a different load. __________________ Around here, we don't say "Oh shucks", or "oh man". We say Oh BAMA!!

01-06-2012, 10:42 PM	#9
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: .223 reloading question I personally recommend Varget also. Works very, very well! For your actual load data use any Loading Manual or go to Hodgdon website and utilize the web manual there. I use the Hodgdon site frequently and even print off the pages for my notebook and quick review. Good luck and welcome aboard jhanhart from the GREAT STATE OF IOWA!

01-06-2012, 11:01 PM	#10
kpbkpb Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 7	Re: .223 reloading question go to the link for loading data for hodgens powders at the link below http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.aspached good luck