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Offline idahohcysp

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Looking for .223 load
« on: April 10, 2011, 08:42:04 PM »
I was given some 50gr lead bullets, I have no info other than that.

I would like to find some good data on these for use on ground squirrels.

Anybody have any data to help me out?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Looking for .223 load
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2011, 09:17:02 PM »
Only load information is for a 57gr lead bullet....748 17-19 grs, blc2 13-15, green dot 7.2-8.6,
700X 5.5-7.5,and unique 7.5-8.5
 using win cases, cci400 use 450 with 48 and blc2 powders.......
 As with all information work up loads information came out of RCBS Cast Bullet Manual#1
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Re: Looking for .223 load
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2011, 01:09:10 PM »
Quote from: Nomad on April 10, 2011, 09:17:02 PM
Only load information is for a 57gr lead bullet....748 17-19 grs, blc2 13-15, green dot 7.2-8.6,
700X 5.5-7.5,and unique 7.5-8.5
 using win cases, cci400 use 450 with 48 and blc2 powders.......
 As with all information work up loads information came out of RCBS Cast Bullet Manual#1
 questions send a private message.........Nomad.....

Thanks, yep that's what I'm finding, no data for the 50gr lead bullet and I hate guessing. Maybe that’s why they were given to me in the first place, he couldn’t figure out a load for them. 

In The Complete Reloading Manual for the .223 under Lyman Bullets it shows cast bullets of 45gr an 54gr, I think I will try one of the loads listed for 54gr and see what happens.
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Re: Looking for .223 load
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2011, 03:08:39 PM »
I would check over @ http://www.loadswap.com Beartooth bullets makes lead .223 bullets and I bet the guys over there would some data for you.

You are planning on using in your bolt gun and not an AR?
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Re: Looking for .223 load
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2011, 04:42:38 PM »
Quote from: J Mack on April 11, 2011, 03:08:39 PM
I would check over @ http://www.loadswap.com Beartooth bullets makes lead .223 bullets and I bet the guys over there would some data for you.

You are planning on using in your bolt gun and not an AR?

Tried them before posting, no data for 50gr there either...actualy not a bolt, planning on shooting out of the mini14, i have heard both ways...some say no problem...some say problem...what is the answer?
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Re: Looking for .223 load
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2011, 06:09:33 PM »
I hear bad juju in a semi but maybe others with more experience will chime in.
Unless you have a specific reason to use them in your 14 I think I would pass.     
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Re: Looking for .223 load
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2011, 06:28:31 PM »
Quote from: J Mack on April 11, 2011, 06:09:33 PM
I hear bad juju in a semi but maybe others with more experience will chime in.
Unless you have a specific reason to use them in your 14 I think I would pass.     


I don't need a bunch of gun trouble and I have no real reason to use them so I think I'll just pass...Thanks

Anybody with a bolt gun want some bullets?
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Re: Looking for .223 load
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2011, 07:08:44 PM »
Lead in the gas tube was my first thought...
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Re: Looking for .223 load
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2011, 03:11:21 AM »
I shoot cast bullets in AR's in .223, 6.5 Grendel, and 7.62 x 39.  No problem with gas tubes.  Lots of people have been shooting cast for years in AR's, AK's, M1 Garands, you name it.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/forumdisplay.php?f=8
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Re: Looking for .223 load
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2011, 05:23:18 AM »
Quote from: High Wall on April 12, 2011, 03:11:21 AM
I shoot cast bullets in AR's in .223, 6.5 Grendel, and 7.62 x 39.  No problem with gas tubes.  Lots of people have been shooting cast for years in AR's, AK's, M1 Garands, you name it.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/forumdisplay.php?f=8

Good to know
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Re: Looking for .223 load
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2011, 05:34:26 AM »
Do they have gas checks? If so, you should not have any trouble keep them running around 2000 fps. I shoot lots of cast boolits in my MK II 223AI. 150 yards or better they do a fine job on sound dogs.

If they do not have gas checks, I would not try them.

 Hope that helps
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