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Thread: Reloading Data for 40 grain BT's with Hodgdon H322 in .223

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    Question Reloading Data for 40 grain BT's with Hodgdon H322 in .223

    Sorry for the question guys, I've done a search on here and unfortantely cannot access and 'weapons' related sites form work.

    I have the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge and Reloading (8th Edition), and whilst it gives loads for H322 in the 45, 50, 52-53, 55 & 60 grains, it only lists H335 (as well as others) under the 40 grain section / page and no mention of H322.

    I note H335 is listed for all of the above, is this a more versative powder, I notice it is marginally cheaper.

    Any assistance would be appreciated.

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    If it is of any help.....

    223 Remington, 40 gr

    Bullet, Powder Weight, Powder, Velocity, OAL, Primer,Source
    Nos BT, 25.5 gr, H322, 3,574 fps, 2.280", WSR, Hodgdon

    Suggested starting load: 23.0 gr

    Pressure: 48,000 CUP

    http://www.handloads.org/loaddata/de...Source=Hodgdon

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    With a 2.260 OAL you max at 27grains so would expect it to be a tad slow for 40s but probably achievable. Depends on the cases you are using but that is with a water capacity of 28 grains, but most of mine were around 30.
    for a 28 capacity case that = 112% fill, with a 30 capacity case, you can get 27.8 grains before max. You will need a long drop tube. If you are after a cheaper powder look t Vectan or VV powders. I used a nice vv120 load with 40 CBTs and it was very accurate and getting towards 3800 fps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobt View Post
    If it is of any help.....

    223 Remington, 40 gr

    Bullet, Powder Weight, Powder, Velocity, OAL, Primer,Source
    Nos BT, 25.5 gr, H322, 3,574 fps, 2.280", WSR, Hodgdon
    Suggested starting load: 23.0 gr

    Pressure: 48,000 CUP

    http://www.handloads.org/loaddata/de...Source=Hodgdon
    Thaks for that, I'll have a look at the Hodgdon site when home. Bleeding works Web-blocking software

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    Will a 40grn suit your 1 in 8 twist though i.e would it be too short for top accuracy?
    Last edited by Spanner.; 01-05-2012 at 05:42 PM.

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    good point 1 in 8 is a bit fast for the 40grn.

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    We'll soon see. Failing that I'll keep the .224 40's for another calibre or swap with my shooting friend.

    Maybe focus on the V-max 53's. It just seems a shame pelting a heavy bullet to dispatch bunnies at long distance over a flatter / faster flying 32 / 40 grainer?

    Cracking for charlie, but now want to see how it performs on bugsy

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