50gr Zmax OFFICIAL Load Thread!!!

[Shane P]

So I'm trying to load the z max with cfe 223. The closest thing to data is a 50 gn gmx. What do you think, 26.0 gn at 2.24 oal it's a different bullet combo. Before I crank them out, should I.

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[BradyT88]

So I'm trying to load the z max with cfe 223. The closest thing to data is a 50 gn gmx. What do you think, 26.0 gn at 2.24 oal it's a different bullet combo. Before I crank them out, should I.

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Nosler's website shows 27-29 gr loaded at 2.260"

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[CodySPowell]

So I'm trying to load the z max with cfe 223. The closest thing to data is a 50 gn gmx. What do you think, 26.0 gn at 2.24 oal it's a different bullet combo. Before I crank them out, should I.

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Honestly it would be best to work up some loads. If you start with a charge and play around with it, increasing it slowly at a set OAL until you see good groupings. It seems the zmax aren't real picky on OAL, more so on the charge. 2.200 to 2.240 seems to be the average.

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[Shane P]

Honestly it would be best to work up some loads. If you start with a charge and play around with it, increasing it slowly at a set OAL until you see good groupings. It seems the zmax aren't real picky on OAL, more so on the charge. 2.200 to 2.240 seems to be the average.

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I got some loaded and just shot them to check for pressure signs. So far so good, gonna put it to paper and see. Thanks cody.

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[CodySPowell]

I got some loaded and just shot them to check for pressure signs. So far so good, gonna put it to paper and see. Thanks cody.

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Of course! Let us know how it goes.

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[Bill and Kim]

I am back from the range and wanted to share my results.

AR-15 16" 1:7 twist
Sage's Processed LC brass
CCI400 primers
24gr. AR Comp powder
2.230 OAL

Target is at 100 yards.

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[CodySPowell]

I am back from the range and wanted to share my results.

AR-15 16" 1:7 twist
Sage's Processed LC brass
CCI400 primers
24gr. AR Comp powder
2.230 OAL

Target is at 100 yards.

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Nice!! Are you shooting from a sled?

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[Bill and Kim]

Yes, I used a Caldwell sled for the tests. I like to keep me out of the equation when getting a load developed.

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[CodySPowell]

Yes, I used a Caldwell sled for the tests. I like to keep me out of the equation when getting a load developed.

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Good to know. Now I don't feel so bad about my groupings shooting prone!

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[Bill and Kim]

Good to know. Now I don't feel so bad about my groupings shooting prone!

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Now I don't have any excuses if I miss! LOL

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