Powder for 40gr V-Max 223

[223AI]

There's BLC2, CFE223 and Benchmark in stock at my local RFD. Think I'll try a tub and also experiment with the 50 and 55gr Sierra BLK's that I've got too.

Didn't have much success with those using Vhit133 and looking at the Hodgdon reloading page it looks like the powder would be suitable for those too.

Which are you going for?

Have some BLC2 to try under some 95 gr v-max through the swede

[Elliott]

Which are you going for?

Have some BLC2 to try under some 95 gr v-max through the swede

Think I'll have a bash with the CFE223. Not much between that and the BLC2 but it's supposed to be a very clean powder

[Hares Ear]

26.5 grains of Vit 133 'JUST' fits into a Lapua .223 case. It gives 1/2 MOA groups at 3800 fps with a 40grain V-max, through a 1 in 12" twist, fluted heavy stainless steel barrel.

I cannot get the same accuracy with Vit 133 under a 55 grain soft point Sierra slug.

[Blackbaronfish]

I use vit 50.1 grain of 133 with a 40g splitzers which results in a nice ragged hole.

BBF

Holy crap sorry should have said 25.1 and in norma brass with federal primers.

BBF

[Ka-Boom!]

26.5 grains of Vit 133 'JUST' fits into a Lapua .223 case. It gives 1/2 MOA groups at 3800 fps with a 40grain V-max, through a 1 in 12" twist, fluted heavy stainless steel barrel.

I cannot get the same accuracy with Vit 133 under a 55 grain soft point Sierra slug.

Mmmm, crunchy! That's my kind of reloading.
I'll give it a whirl. I did develop a load of 25.5gn under a 55gn in Lapua brass that worked well, but as you say there isn't too much room too squeeze more in. I'll have a drop tube at the ready.

[Hares Ear]

Mmmm, crunchy! That's my kind of reloading.
I'll give it a whirl. I did develop a load of 25.5gn under a 55gn in Lapua brass that worked well, but as you say there isn't too much room too squeeze more in. I'll have a drop tube at the ready.

Sorry, I should have said, 26.5grn of Vit 133 JUST fits into a ''''FIRE FORMED'''' Lapua .233 case under a 40grn Vmax. In a new unfired case, it's very crunchy, but with a decent drop through a wide funnel, still fits.

[Ka-Boom!]

Sorry, I should have said, 26.5grn of Vit 133 JUST fits into a ''''FIRE FORMED'''' Lapua .233 case under a 40grn Vmax. In a new unfired case, it's very crunchy, but with a decent drop through a wide funnel, still fits.

No apology necessary! It will be most economical and convenient if N133 works best for the lighter bullet weights too.
Cheers!