6mm-223 handloads for Sierra Matchking 107 gr.
8/20/07--Monday
Hello,
Can anyone help me with powder for the Sierra MatchKing #1570, .243, 107 gr. hpbt?
Is there data out there on the powder capacity after this bullet is seated in a .223 necked-up case? :? Will be shooting this from a mini-14 system so will the bullet be too long to allow for a sufficient load? And to fit in the standard .223 magazines? :?
Saw a comment that 40 gr. of Alliant Reloder 15 gave a shooter 2975 fps and good groups out to 600 meters. But this likely was the 107 gr. bullet fired from .243 brass.
Any experience with Accurate 2700 or Hodgdon H4895 and this bullet? :?
The barrel is 1:8 twist. Will be shooting mostly 100 and 200 yds.
The more expensive Lapua Scenar 105 gr. jhpbt looks to be a good choice as well. Any comments on its effectiveness in bench rest shooting? :?
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Just curious ... why are "bullets" spelled "boolits" at this website?
H335 in the 6mm-223 cartridge
8/21/07--Tuesday
Thank you versifier for sending load data from your lee manual. The 107 gr. hpbt is a vld and shows longer in the illustration, so am fairly certain it will not allow adequate space to load and still have a COL short enough for the mini-14 mags.
Thinking now the 21.5 to 23.0 gr. load of H335 you supplied should manage in the 223 case. Going to start with a 100 gr. bullet if possible. Less wind drift. And should hit a bit harder. :happy13:
www.MidwayUSA.com has user comments, e.g. the effectiveness on game using the Sierra 100 gr. Pro-Hunter and GameKing bullets.
www.accuracysystemsinc.com making the platform. From a circa 1999 mini-14 ranch. It should be done yet this fall. They test their 6x45s with 95 gr. bullets and guarantee MOA, 1/2 MOA or sub 1/2 MOA. Said is okay to send them handloads with other-sized bullets to test as well. Will keep you posted on issues and results. Thanks for your help.
6x45mm using original mini 14 mags & heavy bullets
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8/24/07--Friday
A tech, Dave, from Sierra bullets emailed some 6mm-223 loads for bullets up to 90 gr. with COL of 2.260 inches. The original mini 14 mags look to hold a COL of 2.300 inches. Said could also load 100 gr. bullets but to keep an eye out for signs of excessive pressure. Said trajectories can be found at www.exteriorballistics.com :grin: