50gn VMax in .223

[hellshenchmen]

Good afternoon,

I am not new to reloading for .223, however my main gr of choice is 55gr (nothing special).
Since my 50gn VMax were unsuccessful in another round I purchased them for I have decided to try in the .223 round.
As with all new load data i know you start lower and ladder up, however i generally start middle from my Hornady book and go from there as needed.
So my question is should I expect anything different/special or surprising with this lighter projectile?
I plan to use TAC (it is my go to for this round).

Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks. 🇺🇸

[Bryce]

There's a thread at the top of this section all about the 50 grain vmaz/zmax. TAC is a good powder for this bullet. I have some test rounds loaded but haven't shot them yet, I usually start in the mid range and work up to the higher pressure loads.

[JeffreyDeGraff]

Nothing to worry about with the 50gr out of your 223. Just follow your data and do what you normally do. I Hope you have good results. Post some pics after you get to shoot them.


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[R2nailer]

What the twist on your 223 rifle and bolt or semi?

[hellshenchmen]

There's a thread at the top of this section all about the 50 grain vmaz/zmax. TAC is a good powder for this bullet. I have some test rounds loaded but haven't shot them yet, I usually start in the mid range and work up to the higher pressure loads.

Sorry didn't see it. Now I do. ��

[hellshenchmen]

Nothing to worry about with the 50gr out of your 223. Just follow your data and do what you normally do. I Hope you have good results. Post some pics after you get to shoot them.


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Getting off work today and loading up a 4 step ladder and going out Wednesday to test. Will try n post results.

[Wes Sage]

Awesome!!

Getting off work today and loading up a 4 step ladder and going out Wednesday to test. Will try n post results.

[hellshenchmen]

So made it to the range last night w/the wife for date night. Running these suppressed & un-suppressed (through the Steyr AUG A3) the were FAN-fukn-TASTIC! Unfortunately (due to obvious safety reasons) I was unable to get speeds and decibel levels. Should be doing out door here soon.

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