Help and advice on loads for 223

[Tempo]

Hi guys,

I am new to this forum and about to start reloading. I have a Savage 12VLP in 223 with a 1 in 7' twist. Looking for some advice on what loads I should try including power type, primers etc. I used this rifle mainly spotlighting on rabbits, hares and foxes. I live in Australia so I think our power names may vary. I was told 26.0 grms of BM2 power with Federal 205M primers and 50 grain VMAX or Blitzkings would be a good load. Also need seating depth advice. Regards Tempo

[Lee C.]

Welcome to the forum Tempo, I've got a older savage 223 that i use a 60gr hornady sp bullet in with a 1-9 twist barrel. The powder i use is H335 in it. But sorry to say i don't have my load book here with me right now. So i can't say how much powder i'm useing or how deep i set the bullet. But this powder and bullet i've used a long time and it's worked pretty good for me. I'm sure some of the other guys will jump in here to help you out soon. Good luck

[acloco]

You might have to go to a heavier bullet with that one rotation in seven inches of barrel length (1:7). Might spin the bullets to fast and affect accuracy or force the bullet to come apart.

May I suggest 69 gr Nosler or Sierra HPBTs or 75 grain Hornady AMax?

Keep your speed in the 2900-3000 fps range for the 69's and 2850 max for the 75's.