reloading the .223 - Page 2

dukalmighty · May 3rd, 2008, 04:11 PM

For cheaper bullets go to wideners.com they sell 5000 milspec 55 grain for 345.00 free shipping

Ridgerunner665 · June 7th, 2008, 01:16 AM

I have a pet load for you...

If you get the 62 grain TSX bullets....

26 grains of Reloder 15
Winchester brass
Federal 205M primers
2.26 OAL.

That load gets 2900 fps from my M&P 15 (16 inch chrome lined barrel)...and it groups 10 shots in 1 inch.

Harlan · August 9th, 2008, 02:19 AM

At Graf and Sons:
Federal 55gr FMJBT w/cannilure $287.71
Hornady 55gr FMJBT w/cannilure $357.66

They are both very accurate bullets.
I like a mid weight charge of Ramshot TAC and a Lee factory crimp for Match accuracy.

DIRTY HARRY · August 9th, 2008, 03:01 AM

midway usa is another great sauce for reloading and bullets etc

ridurall · August 21st, 2008, 01:18 AM

Midway has sure gotten a bunch of my money lately. The one thing that sure frosted my butt was getting charged $20 hazardous shipping fee for primers and another $20 for powder on the same order. I got so mad I dropped both the primers and powder from the order. No sooner then I did it and our Wal-Mart sporting goods manager started carrying reloading stuff. After 2 weeks HQ Wal-Mart made him put it all on sale and stop carrying it I guess because it was not their idea. I got 3000 primers for $25 per thousand. I ordered 4 lbs of IMR 4895 and don't know if I'm going to get it or not. If not I'll wait until I make a trip to one of the towns around here that have some reloading componets. It's at least a 120 mile drive to get anything. My last order to Midway for just brass and bullets ended up as $385 but should last me a while.

cvhoss · August 21st, 2008, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridurall

Midway has sure gotten a bunch of my money lately. The one thing that sure frosted my butt was getting charged $20 hazardous shipping fee for primers and another $20 for powder on the same order. I got so mad I dropped both the primers and powder from the order. .............

Try Powder Valley for powder & primers. Their prices are generally much better than Midway's and they will combine powder & primers (up to 48 pounds) on one hazmat fee.

Quote:

WE CAN COMBINE UP TO 48 LBS. OF POWDER AND PRIMERS UNDER ONE HAZMAT TO SAVE YOU MONEY. IF SENDING FUNDS IN ADVANCE, PLEASE CALL FOR ASSISTANCE IN CALCULATING YOUR AMOUNT.

Hoss

bmcgilvray · August 21st, 2008, 09:15 AM

Yeah, the:

.220 Swift
.221 Remington Fireball
.222 Remington & .222 Remington Magnum
.223 Remington
.224 Weatherby
.225 Winchester

all use the same diameter bullet, along with the .22 Hornet and the .22-250.

As Hotguns says, there's no rhyme or reason for cartridge nomenclature.

Oh, and don't forget the good ol' .38-40. With it's actual .401" bore it makes good use of convenient .40 S&W/10mm bullets.

May 3rd, 2008, 04:11 PM	#11
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 2,955	For cheaper bullets go to wideners.com they sell 5000 milspec 55 grain for 345.00 free shipping __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

August 9th, 2008, 02:19 AM	#13
Harlan Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Great Mojave Desert Posts: 21	Match Accuracy At Graf and Sons: Federal 55gr FMJBT w/cannilure $287.71 Hornady 55gr FMJBT w/cannilure $357.66 They are both very accurate bullets. I like a mid weight charge of Ramshot TAC and a Lee factory crimp for Match accuracy.

August 21st, 2008, 01:18 AM	#15
ridurall Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SW Oklahoma Posts: 718	Midway has sure gotten a bunch of my money lately. The one thing that sure frosted my butt was getting charged $20 hazardous shipping fee for primers and another $20 for powder on the same order. I got so mad I dropped both the primers and powder from the order. No sooner then I did it and our Wal-Mart sporting goods manager started carrying reloading stuff. After 2 weeks HQ Wal-Mart made him put it all on sale and stop carrying it I guess because it was not their idea. I got 3000 primers for $25 per thousand. I ordered 4 lbs of IMR 4895 and don't know if I'm going to get it or not. If not I'll wait until I make a trip to one of the towns around here that have some reloading componets. It's at least a 120 mile drive to get anything. My last order to Midway for just brass and bullets ended up as $385 but should last me a while. __________________ Life member NRA since 1983 I normally carry a Sig Pro .40 in a Crossbreed IWB but when necessary will switch to: Baby Eagle .40 W/Kramer holster Bersa Thunder380 Kel-Tec P3AT Skyy 9mm

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June 7th, 2008, 01:16 AM	#12
Ridgerunner665 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northeast Tennessee Posts: 27	I have a pet load for you... If you get the 62 grain TSX bullets.... 26 grains of Reloder 15 Winchester brass Federal 205M primers 2.26 OAL. That load gets 2900 fps from my M&P 15 (16 inch chrome lined barrel)...and it groups 10 shots in 1 inch.

August 9th, 2008, 03:01 AM	#14
DIRTY HARRY Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY STATE Posts: 62	midway usa is another great sauce for reloading and bullets etc

August 21st, 2008, 09:15 AM	#17
bmcgilvray Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,057	Yeah, the: .220 Swift .221 Remington Fireball .222 Remington & .222 Remington Magnum .223 Remington .224 Weatherby .225 Winchester all use the same diameter bullet, along with the .22 Hornet and the .22-250. As Hotguns says, there's no rhyme or reason for cartridge nomenclature. Oh, and don't forget the good ol' .38-40. With it's actual .401" bore it makes good use of convenient .40 S&W/10mm bullets.