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Can someone tell me (or better yet show me with a photo) what Hornady's Reloading Manual says for their .223 Remington 55gr. FMJBT W/C? I'm specifically looking for data relating to Hodgdon H335 and Hodgdon CFE 223.
Thanks.
Also, how many shots should I put in a group in order to draw accurate conclusions?
This is what confuses me. The bullet manufacturer (Hornady) says Max Load is 23.2 gr for the 55 gr FMJBT while the powder manufacturer (Hodgdon) says Max Load is 25.3 gr and Start Load is 23 gr for a 55 gr SP.
Hodgdon's Start load of 23 gr is practically Hornady's Max Load of 23.2 for the 55gr FMJBT.
I'm not sure what to do here. Do I go with the bullet or the powder manufacturer's data? Some say a 55 gr bullet is a 55 gr bullet. Others say there are minor differences in design that need to be taken into consideration for load data.
I have not found, nor heard, of any website or publication that provides load data for the Hornady 55 gr FMJBT. You basically have to buy Hornady's manual in order to get the information. I think they should provided it to the customer when they purchase the bullets.
Reloading books and sites have different opinions of WHAT IS SAFE, especially when it comes to someone else's safety.
The various re-loading BOOKs are usually very specific about what components to use. Sometimes even naming the BRAND of components to use.
They have tested their published loads, with their equipment. BUT, sometimes it's a bolt action rifle and sometimes it's an AR or Mini14 or whatever. So, the publisher WARNS that their loads were "tested." But, also WARN against switching (substituting) components. And, they WARN that although the loads tested SAFE in their rifle they won't guarantee that it's SAFE for ALL rifles of similar caliber.
So, use the exact recipe. Follow the BOOK's recommendations. Pay attention to the BOOK's WARNINGS. Note the starting and Max. loads. Use the same rifle.......then, you should be O.K.
But, you may not have the exact components or rifle, that the BOOK used.
So, it comes down to RISK.
IF your comfort level is low........you might want to re-evaluate your choice of hobby.
IF your comfort level is higher..........you might elect to experiment a little.
This is what confuses me. The bullet manufacturer (Hornady) says Max Load is 23.2 gr for the 55 gr FMJBT while the powder manufacturer (Hodgdon) says Max Load is 25.3 gr and Start Load is 23 gr for a 55 gr SP.
Hodgdon's Start load of 23 gr is practically Hornady's Max Load of 23.2 for the 55gr FMJBT.
I'm not sure what to do here. Do I go with the bullet or the powder manufacturer's data? Some say a 55 gr bullet is a 55 gr bullet. Others say there are minor differences in design that need to be taken into consideration for load data.
I have not found, nor heard, of any website or publication that provides load data for the Hornady 55 gr FMJBT. You basically have to buy Hornady's manual in order to get the information. I think they should provided it to the customer when they purchase the bullets.
I'm not sure what to do here. Do I go with the bullet or the powder manufacturer's data? Some say a 55 gr bullet is a 55 gr bullet. Others say there are minor differences in design that need to be taken into consideration for load data.
I have not found, nor heard, of any website or publication that provides load data for the Hornady 55 gr FMJBT. You basically have to buy Hornady's manual in order to get the information. I think they should provided it to the customer when they purchase the bullets.