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Offline ENCOREROOKIE

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.223 and AA2230
« on: June 24, 2003, 01:55:59 PM »
a buddy of mine gave me a can of AA2230 to try for my .223encore rifle barrel.I have 40-60 gn bullets...and im goin for accuracy...I usually use varget but I thought i'd see if theres room for improvement ...Any help would be appreciated with pet loads for this powder...thanks in advance to all

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223 loads
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2003, 02:04:14 AM »
I use 25.8 gr of AA223 in my Ruger Varmit model bolt action with Nosler Bal tip 55 grain bullets.  This load shots .5 inch groups at 100 yards.

Offline Camel 23

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.223 and AA2230
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2003, 02:13:29 AM »
I'm using 25.0 gr with with a 52gr Sierra BTHP and getting great results with it.  Haven't tried any of the lighter bullets yet.