GunAdmirer

I'm getting the following velocities out of my 16" Bushmaster in 85+ degree weather: WWB 55 FMJ - 2,980 fps Federal AE 55 FMJ - 2,970 fps 25.3 grains of H335 and CCI magnum primer - 2,990 fps. So, 25.2 grains of H335 seems to match 55 FMJ .223 factory velocities in my 16" barrel.

Anyone have an extensive list of chronographed velocities for different brands/types of 55 grain .223/5.56 ammo out of a 16" AR? Or know where I could find one? I am most interested in velocities for 55 grain bullets.

First post on this forum ... but I've been reloading successfully for awhile. What pet loads have you developed for H335 and 55 grain bullets? I've been developing loads with this combination for my 16" Bushmaster and found that it takes 25.2-25.3 grains of H335 to duplicate the velocities of factory 55 gr. WWB or AE .223 FMJ rounds. What velocity should I be "shooting for" in my 16" Bushmaster? I'm loading FMJBT and V-Max bullets for plinking, 3 gun and varminting.