Quote Originally Posted by danfick View Post
So, I'm not a re-loader but I do want to become one at some point. Currently, I am a .223 and .303 shooter and intent to get a .308 once space allows for it.

The .223 leaves a little to be improved upon I'm sure (shooting ggg milsurp ammo at the moment but getting good results). The .303 is definitely due some improvement, although I am sure user error provides a definite amount of variance, however I am wondering if it is worth reloading for .223? I enjoy targets but don't currently have the pleasure of a permission to use it over, but would definitely compete with it more once time available.

My question is, do any of you reload for .223 for target purposes? And, do you get significant improvements or do you do it mainly for cost or improved range for the .223?

Thanks,

Dan
Yes.

However I use GGG for service rifle type shooting up to 300 yards; after that (up to 600 yards) I use reloads (significant improvement in accuracy). Magazine length reloads I use 75gn Hornady HPBTs and for single loaded rounds I normally use a 77gn sierra HPBT; though have experimented with 80 & 90 gn bullets but got good results with the 77gn Sierra.

75/77gn bullet in a decent case with about 24gns of Varget, good to go.

My 223 has 1 in 8 and 1 in 7 twist barrels.