mofosheee Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Having re-loaded my fair share of 9, 40 & 45 using my Dillon 650. I've been feeding my toy 55 to 62 grain 5.56. With zero experience in reloading 5.56, I'm asking the forum if https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010924765?pid=586952 and https://www.rmrbullets.com/shop/bullets/rifle/224-5-56mm/224-62-gr-hornady-lead-core-full-metal-jacket-no-steel/ will be comparable to what I've been shooting. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Freeman Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Best affordable bullet I have found is the Hornady 55 FMJBT. Pretty damn cheap when you buy a case (6,000) of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertTortoise Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I also recommend Hornady 55 FMJBT. Equivalent to bulk pack 5.56/.223 ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofosheee Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofosheee Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Hello again Would someone recommend a powder? Or would these be suitable? I have in possession; W231, Accurate #2, 5 & 7, Titegroup, Vargat Thank you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 21 minutes ago, mofosheee said: Hello again Would someone recommend a powder? Or would these be suitable? I have in possession; W231, Accurate #2, 5 & 7, Titegroup, Vargat Thank you again! W231, A#2-5-7, TiteGroup are pistol burn rate and would blow up a rifle. Varget will work fine but is a premium powder to reload bulk 223/5/56. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertTortoise Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Varget is great, but doesn't work well on a progressive press Ive used Ramshot tac and accurate 2200 which both work well on a progressive press for bulk ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, DesertTortoise said: accurate 2200 If you go with Accurate 2200 22.3 grains under the Hornady 55 FMJBT bullets I have found to be pretty accurate with 1/7 and 1/8 twist barrels I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HesedTech Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, mofosheee said: Would someone recommend a powder? Or would these be suitable? First as others have posted the answer is NO in a big way. Those powders are not suitable. For a progressive press use a small ball rifle powder like Win 748 (an old standard for 223), & CFE 223. One issue though; unlike pistol you can easily over pressure rifle rounds. You must start low and work up for the gun you are using. I've had loads near the max recommended which worked in one barrel but in another were way over pressure. RMR are good bullets (loaded thousands of their 55 & 69 for 223), but if you're shooting is inside 100 yards for plinking (not precision) just about any 55 FMJ will suffice. For distance and precision 69 or 75 grain are better. In an AR platform the magazine will limit you OAL. Bolt action can load OAL to optimize the chamber length. Edited November 24, 2022 by HesedTech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofosheee Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 CRE 223 it will be. Yes HesedTech, my concern was over pressuring. Many thanks to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofosheee Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 On 11/23/2022 at 12:54 PM, DesertTortoise said: Varget is great, but doesn't work well on a progressive press Ive used Ramshot tac and accurate 2200 which both work well on a progressive press for bulk ammo Hello...........are you able to you describe the difficulties that I would encounter using Varget? Thank you for responding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofosheee Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 51 minutes ago, mofosheee said: Hello...........are you able to you describe the difficulties that I would encounter using Varget? Thank you for responding Found it.............metering issues. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I use H335 for 55-62gr bullets. Something in the 25gr range. Meters great. Varget is my favorite for longer range precision loads with 69 or 77gr SMK. I usually load and shoot these in smaller batches so I use the Chargemaster to weigh them. It’s slower but not a big deal. I recently loaded some different.308 loads with CFE223 but haven’t actually tried it for .223 yet. If it works even close to as well as Varget, I may switch and quit stocking Varget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDee Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 +1 for CFE 223 and TAC for use in progressive press. +1 for Hornady 55 fmjbt. loaded thousands of these for three gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_shoots_fast Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 American reloading my guy. Dude they have really cheap pulled bullets for sale. I got 2k 220g SMK bullets for really cheap this time last year for my black out. They always have great coupons too. Check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettlebell Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Does anyone have experience with the Armorally 55gr FMJ bullets? They are listed as US manufactured for them. A good bit cheaper by the 1000 than the Hornady 55FMJ. I have had great success with the RMR 75 3GH for longer range work and they to are very reasonable priced but don't see the need for extra cost and recoil over a cheaper 55FMJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankge Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Varget is so expensive now compared to other acceptable powders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 If I can buy loaded ammo for $0.36 a round, is it really worth it fur me to load it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 16 hours ago, ysrracer said: If I can buy loaded ammo for $0.36 a round, is it really worth it fur me to load it? Depends. ------------------------ On powders: How is availability and pricing of Vihtavuori N133 or N135 in USA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmc45414 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 20 hours ago, ysrracer said: If I can buy loaded ammo for $0.36 a round, is it really worth it fur me to load it? If you have brass you can probably save a dime each, so then it depends on volume. OTOH I figure I can load a nice 77gn for around $0.46, only a dime more with the same work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m700 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 H335 under Xtreme bullets has been working out well for me https://www.xtremebullets.com/223-55gr-FMJ-Ammo-Can-Quantity-of-2000-p/xb223fmj55ac2000.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justMatt Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 https://223bulkbullets.com/ with 25gr H335 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtuns Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) I use Hornady 55 FMJBT 25 GR H335 and get just under MOA out of my 18" 1-8 barrel. H335 meters great on my Hornady LNL press. Edited June 22, 2023 by dtuns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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