Hornady 53 gr. Vmax

[M_Strohmeyer]

I just tried the 53 Vmax in my new (old) Sako Vixen in 223. Here's some loads with Varget.

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Seems like when that barrel warms up it kicks out a tiny bit.

 

[TheCZKid]

I haven't figured this rifle out yet, haven't shot it enough to get a feel for the barrel.

 

[M_Strohmeyer]

I haven't figured this rifle out yet, haven't shot it enough to get a feel for the barrel.

My 223 didn't group well with varget. CFE 223 worked awesome. All 3 shot groups touching. This was with a 60gn V-max with 1:9 twist. 3000fps.

 

[TheCZKid]

Mine does well with 40 BT bullets with IMR 4198. My barrel is 12 twist, so I'm trying 40 to 53 grain loads first, and powders I have in volume, so I don't find a load I only have a half pound of powder left, and have to buy more. Varget and 8208 seem like possible powders, but I've got a few more in enough volume to try after those.