.223 rem reloading with hodgdon BLC-(2) and sierra 69g HPBT matchkings

[Albert 888]

Does anyone load the same as above above. Got loading info of the Hodgdon website and it seems to cross match the one book/one calibre manual. Would just like reassurance that starting with 24.5g is ok. PS I am a reloading virgin. Cheers Albert.

[Elk hunter]

I don't know about a 69gr bullet. But I use BLC2 in my 223 using 27gr of powder and a 55gr Blizking bullet. Perfect!

Andrew

[Albert 888]

I don't know about a 69gr bullet. But I use BLC2 in my 223 using 27gr of powder and a 55gr Blizking bullet. Perfect!

Andrew

Thanks for that im target shooting with a 1:9 twist,so after a hevier bullet. According to my speer book it says magnum primers only the others dont say anything about pimers,could you shed any ligjt on the matter. I will be using cci bench rest primers.

Cheers Albert.

[coyotemaster]

 

I load Varget under 69SMK it is pretty much standard here. 24.5-25.5 gr Accuracy is match worthy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Albert 888]

 

I load Varget under 69SMK it is pretty much standard here. 24.5-25.5 gr Accuracy is match worthy.

I wanted varget but its proving hard to buy local. will try when available thanks.

[zx10mike]

+1 for 24.5 varget when you can get some next year

[Albert 888]

Does anyone load the same as above above. Got loading info of the Hodgdon website and it seems to cross match the one book/one calibre manual. Would just like reassurance that starting with 24.5g is ok. PS I am a reloading virgin. Cheers Albert.

[kent]

I don't know about a 69gr bullet. But I use BLC2 in my 223 using 27gr of powder and a 55gr Blizking bullet. Perfect!

Andrew

Any newbie reading this be aware lighter bullets generally can handle a higher charge of powder opposite to what many might think

[Underdog]

I can not guide you on your 223 question.

 

What I can tell you is that I used lots and lots of BL-C2 in 222 for many years and many bullet weights and it is very forgiving. It does like to flash in low light. I have used it in 308 also.

 

The magnum primer requirement is due to it being spherical powder. Most spherical powders need a hot flame to get them going especially if no compression exists in the loaded round.

 

I did my 222 loads without a mag primer but all my loads were compressed!

 

Don't be put off from using it, it is a good choice.

 

U.

Edited March 21, 2013 by Underdog

[Albert 888]

I can not guide you on your 223 question.

 

What I can tell you is that I used lots and lots of BL-C2 in 222 for many years and many bullet weights and it is very forgiving. It does like to flash in low light. I have used it in 308 also.

 

The magnum primer requirement is due to it being spherical powder. Most spherical powders need a hot flame to get them going especially if no compression exists in the loaded round.

 

I did my 222 loads without a mag primer but all my loads were compressed!

 

Don't be put off from using it, it is a good choice.

 

U.

Cheers and thanks for that,it was only the speer book said that magnum primers must be used,all other used standard for the tests. Im going to test them on The range on sat, weather permitting.

Thanks Albert.

[coyotemaster]

+1 for 24.5 varget when you can get some next year

 

Hopefully!!!!!! Varget Powder is really hard to find, I saw a fellow advertising 2/8# kegs for $750. I recently found some for $25/# plus hazmat and shipping.

[zx10mike]

that bullet prefers a 1 in 8 but you might be lucky sierra in my manual states blc2 start 25 and max 27.4 col 2.260 whilst hodgdon states start 24.5 giving 2833 40,600 cup max 26.5 giving 3029 50,100 cup(pressure) so it looks like your starting nice and low good luck check for key holing on your first batch make sure they are stable

good luck mike

[Albert 888]

that bullet prefers a 1 in 8 but you might be lucky sierra in my manual states blc2 start 25 and max 27.4 col 2.260 whilst hodgdon states start 24.5 giving 2833 40,600 cup max 26.5 giving 3029 50,100 cup(pressure) so it looks like your starting nice and low good luck check for key holing on your first batch make sure they are stable

good luck mike

 

that bullet prefers a 1 in 8 but you might be lucky sierra in my manual states blc2 start 25 and max 27.4 col 2.260 whilst hodgdon states start 24.5 giving 2833 40,600 cup max 26.5 giving 3029 50,100 cup(pressure) so it looks like your starting nice and low good luck check for key holing on your first batch make sure they are stable

good luck mike

Thanks mike That's the same info I found.

my .223 is a 1:9 varmint and info says 69g is the one to use. not shot with said bullet,but shot 69g ppu match factory before. Still not tested the homeloads due to range being shut due to weather.