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1/8/2009 8:20:46 PM EDT
Ok so I just finished up a 10.5" SBR with a YHM Phantom can, and I want to load up some subsonic .223 to make it super quiet.  I also want the weapon to cycle.

From what I know so far, using a heavier grain bullet will make the rifle more likely to cycle with such a low muzzle velocity.  I also found that using slower burning powders seems the way to go.  I have a bunch of 77gr Sierra Match HPBT that I'd like to try.

So far I have found the following load data:

From Hodgdon:
55 GR. HDY FMJ  Clays  3.2grs >>> 1060 FPS 3,700 CUP

And on a forum:
HDY 75 HPBT S1250(Accurate) 4.5-gr >>> 1052-fps 22,100 PSI

I also know you can buy this:
Subsonic .223 100gr - cycles the weapon...
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=136315

Thanks!

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