[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Bullets for Prairie Dogs

Posted: 4/2/2009 6:41:13 AM EDT

.223 1/9 twist, 16 and 22 inch Armalite stainless barrels.

Where to start load development? Hornady V-Max or Nosler BT? What bullet weight for both close in and long range, 500 yards plus? Wind is of course a concern.

I plan on developing my own loads probably starting with H-335.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Posted: 4/2/2009 7:06:46 AM EDT

[#1]

I like the h335 for lighter bullets like 40 gr Vmax and h4895 for 60 gr Vmax bullets. This is two of many loads ready for this years trip.

Posted: 4/2/2009 9:28:52 AM EDT

[#2]

I use 55 V-Max's with W748. I'm sure you can come up with a good load using H335. H335 is a damn good .223 powder and meters very well.

Posted: 4/2/2009 9:31:15 AM EDT

[#3]

In wind heavier = better. Load both Vmax and Btips in 60 gr and shoot the most accurate one. My gun loves Vmax's.

Posted: 4/2/2009 9:35:33 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I use 55 V-Max's with W748. I'm sure you can come up with a good load using H335. H335 is a damn good .223 powder and meters very well.

+1 using 55vmax and H335.

Posted: 4/2/2009 2:40:53 PM EDT

[#5]

V-Max 55 or 50gr & Varget for me

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