Radioteacher Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I loaded some .223 and noticed that near the end of the run of 200 bulles that I had some spillage of power on my Shell Plate. I figured I was going to fast for the H335 to drop through the Powder Funnel. I slowed down. 55 grain FMJ bullet, 21.5 gr of H335 Went to the range and set up the Crony. Shot from a 16" gas carbine. 2676 2740 2798 2785 2607 So in five rounds I had a spread from 2607 to 2798??? I pulled the powder funnel and it looked like the picture below. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 did you get lube on the funnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioteacher Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 I could swear that I used alcohol and a pipe cleaner to clean it before loading. I do that to remove any oil used on them used for storage longer then a month. I guess I did a good oil job or a crappy cleaning job. Next time I will wash it with Dawn in the kitchen and finish cleaning it with alcohol. Don't be like me. Clean and polish everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 That is a very low charge. I am surprised your gun is cycling with that. Here is my load. Gun JP 15 upper. 55 grain Hornady FMJ 25.3 grains of H335 Remington 6.5 primers Accuracy 1.58 Avg 2921 Spread 85 SD 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairmckenzie1 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 glad you got your problem fixed. what kind of primers are you using? i had problems with H335 not lighting with some primers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioteacher Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) I missed typed my load data. It should have read 55 grain FMJ bullet, 23.0 grains of H335, CCI Small Rifle primers. The load functions perfectly in the carbine. My target speed is 2750 to 2775. I like lighter loaded rounds...easier on the brass. I just ordered a .300 AAC Blackout Barrel for this gun so I might be done loading .223 Rem forever. I have one .300 AAC gun and I love it so much that I am changing out the barrel on the other. I see no reason to shoot .223. Shooting either subsonic with a 230 gr lead bullet that I can cast myself or supersonic with an all copper Barnes 110 gr bullet, it makes the gun fit more rolls then just a .223 Rem by itself. Oh yea, I like loading 300 AAC more than .223. Bigger powder funnel, faster pour. Load safe! Edited March 21, 2013 by Radioteacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 23.0 grains is pretty light for H335, it seems to like a bit more load density. It may function the rifle okay but will likely shoot better with a hotter load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioteacher Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks for the loading tip. When I can buy some reasonably priced H335 I will make a run pushing it up to 25 grains. I changed my photo to force me to remember to check everything.....and then check it again. An old mentor of mine used to say "When one plus one does not equal two, take a closer look at the ones!" Have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old3GNR Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 When I ran 335 I used 25.0 under a Sierra 52 gr HPBT and got 3077 fps with an 18" barel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I am running 26.3 grains of H335 under a 52 grain Hornady BTHP bullet and the Sierra. 52 Grain Hornady BTHP, Lake city brass once fired, Federal Match Primer, 26.3 grains of H335 Powder. Seated to 2.230 oal Accuracy 1.36 (100 yards) Avg speed 3133 Spread 118 SD 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tires2burn Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 What powder funnel is used with the 300 Blackout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddoo7 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 What powder funnel is used with the 300 Blackout. The AK funnel. 13015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tires2burn Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thanks 007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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