69 tmk varget load 224" 62 grain bullets Varget; StaBALL 65; Ramshot Hunter; Starline brass, CCI 400 SRP. 0 Energy/ft. That gave me a MV of just under 2700 fps. HPBT. Improved Military Rifle IMR 4064. S. kelbro New member. I have heard CFE 223 has no temp stability (I have not validated). I. 2gn Varget 3340 fps This load was near pressure in my gun. gohring3006 Well-Known Member. While you should always start low and all that, the 25. the max it would go down with to the mag length was about 24gr-23. Reactions: Don and Zero333. This will be a significantly compressed load if using the norm I've found Varget and Benchmark to yield similar results for accuracy. Their spec’d velocities are (20” barrel): 77 TMK = 2750 fps (I have cloned this load with XBR8208 and it’s magnificent) 69 TMK = 2875 fps (what I’m hoping to clone) My baseline load is 69 SMKs in front of 24. Dec 23, 2020 #3 Saw a couple guys doing the same. 0/Varget to get the most push for 600. 2gns of H4350 in several rifles has done extremely well. 26" to fit the magazine, or even a tad less My load for 69 SMK is 24. I've shot thousands at 24. 7 for the Sierra 168 SMK. 4 grains but now all I got to work with is Varget and RL-15. Reactions: Blobby159. I think I am up to 5 deer, countless coyotes, and a a sack full of pigs. The TMK is significantly longer bullet but will be loaded at spec of 2. 350. 6, not the fastest but they shoot good. I'm right at 3400 fps. 5 to . Improved Military Rifle IMR 4166. 8 grains of IMR4166 has shot really well for me with the 69 TMK. Varget works the best, but I use the other two if I run out. 35 cents a round including primer and powder. Bullets. 3gr varget load for 69 SMK is a proven no-brainer accuracy My favorite powder for the various 69s is TAC. 5 5. Length is 2. C. TAC gave best veloicty at 2670, would get split groups with 80% being in a nice tight cluster and the other 20% as fliers 0. So far they are shooting awesome. 199 VELOCITY (FPS – feet per second) POWDER 3400 3500 3600 3700 3750 3800 3850 VARGET 35. I have not loaded the TMK. Re: BEST 1X9 Twist 68-69 gr BTHP load for . I know lots of people shoot 24. Luckily the accuracy nodes have always coincided with the upper end of with the load i used to have - 24. Currently at 39 grains of varget for the tmk, guessing about 40 grains for the eld would be about rite. 072” CBTO . . 8 RE 15 25. I'm still on minimum coal of 2. Personally, I would also try 4895 and BLC(2) in a 20" barrel, but Varget will work fine. Hodgdon H4350. Oct 11, 2019 #3 Cheers Cyres! Thinking more for munty and CWD . Posted: 7/25/2020 10:35:20 PM EST [#1] 23. 260. 42-45 is the spread, depending on chamber and seating depth. May 18, 2018 #7 The 69 gr. 2 Power Pro 2000 MR 26. 69 TMK can be a little messier, especially on broadsides and leaves a big hole in bobcats (ie lots of stitching to fix a grapefruit hole). 80. Loaded cartridges (above, left to right) 77 TMK loaded to AR-15/M16 M$ mag length in 223 Remington, 69 SMK, 77 TMK and 80 SMK loaded in 223 Ackley Improved. The latter has produced best accuracy and highest velocities. They all were very, very accurate but speeds not where I expected. 338-06 with a 225 SPFB. Varget 75g Bthp #41 primer 22g /68g bthp 23. 223 Bolt 5R 24" bbl 1/9 twist 3/8" 5 shot groups @ 100 yds. hpbt's, so preferably i'm looking for a great powder to try for 300-400 INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD — USE WITH CAUTION Rifle Data 22 Creedmoor 62 GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0. 223 77gr TMK on here? I can't find any load data on it. 5gr or something, roughly in the middle of the book load. , 69 Gr. As a reference point, Black Hills makes 5. 250″ and the long heavy bullets were off Varget 25. Filter by Caliber. 1 26. This is a polymer-tipped version of the Sierra MatchKing, but it was given a green plastic tip that boosts G1 BC to . WLR primer and winchester case. Nov 26, 2018 #14 I use 77gr "snotties" (TMK) in my 20" 8 twist straight pull. : 2. 308 loads section. I used 3 different Sierra bullets, the 52 BTHP, 69 SMK and 55 HP. 9gn of Varget and a 69 TMK is deadly in numerous rifles. Nova217 Well-Known Member. 56 loadings with both the 69 & 77 TMK’s. -S . My load is: Lapua . 1 gr. Cant wait to take them to South Dakota in the spring and shoot. 0g Varget 69g SMK. Thank you in advance 224th GB1 Re: Looking for 53 gr Vmax loads I'd just skip to the 69. Varget 24. 7g of W748 gives me almost identical velocity and either powder will shoot . Reply. Would anyone happen to have a different recommended OAL as well as some recommended charge weights for Also try the Berger 73 HPBT (Nosler recommends 1-9 or faster), the Sierra 69 TMK (Sierra recommends 1-10" or faster), and Hornady 73 ELD-M (this one might be iffy) And don't forget the old Hornady 68 HPBT. 6 shot groups under a 1/2”. BAR TTSX BT Hodgdon Varget . H335 will work but has never produced as well in my rifles (with those bullets) as Varget, Reply. 2 25. Any real world help would be great. 800" or mag length. I've had good luck with 25. Improved Military Rifle IMR 4350. 260 in Next on the roster was Sierra’s 69-grain Tipped MatchKing (TMK). Posted: 7/11/2014 7:09:02 PM EST [#2] I ran into pressure before I got near 262 speeds with Varget but had good accuracy. 1 25. i looked online - some claim loading it for AR15 with 24. I've just started my load development on this barrel I was able to string together my nicest groups with the 69 tmk’s with just over the max load of benchmark, out of a 10. Works great for me. 5 IMR 4064 25. HPBT MatchKing POINT BLANK RANGE COMPUTED FOR 2. While there are number of exceptional powders for 223 Remington, Varget is a no brainer when you have a lot of it. The test powders for today are IMR 8208 XBR and Hodgdon Varget. 223 Remington Match Batch brass, Sierra 69 grain HPBT Matchking, CCI BR–4 Small Rifle Bench Rest primer, ADI AR2208 [Varget], Charge Weight 25. A. lbs 1099 1173 1250 1290 1330 1370 INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 0 gr gives good velocity and accuracy. Do a ladder test from 24 to 25 grains, something in there will work well in your rifle. Hodgdon Suprform. 5G Blc2 68g bthp #41 primer 23. 223 Ranch with 16" standard lite contour barrel. Sierra manual even says as much in the 223 section as posted a few above. In the 223 and especially with the long 77 grain TMK Looking for some advice on where to start with 55gr v-max and 69gr matchkings. Varget, but i'm running out of powder and might want to try a different powder if i gotta go out and buy some. I also have some good loads with IMR4895 that I've been playing around with as I like that a lot for my M1 Garand loads. My take is both RL-15 and varget are suitable for the 69smk’s and they can utilize almost the same charge weight (which a lot of ppl have known). 5gr Benchmark with 1 69 Sierra MK CCI BR2 39. I had two accuracy nodes with Varget and 69smk - 25. K. unless they feed it by hand, which i would not care to do, not with an ar. Load Data. According to my dope, that makes the MV 1288 fps at 600 yards. 22762 C. So 42. It will knock them Finally got out to shoot today and was able to shoot my N540 loads with the 77 TMK and 69 TMK. M855 Sergeant. jpd676 Well-Known Member. 2 gr. 5 does 3400 from a 22" 8tw. Powder: ALL. 3gr off 25. 112” to lands Berger 70 VLD CBTO-2. May 29, 2018 #18 9 Finally got out to shoot today and was able to shoot my N540 loads with the 77 TMK and 69 TMK. The other day, a friend of mine challenged me @ 200yds. The addition of a poly tip better initiates expansion on light targets. 4 Mine is 26" and is silly accurate at 600 yds with 69 TMK's. Will post results when I get them going. I have shot the Berger 70s as well. i just recieved about 1000 rnds of the 69 gr. 4 27. 157 diameter: 0. 8 27. 26 (mag length) and really do well with Varget. 65 | 174gr | Sierra Bullets HPBT 174gr. 9 GN Average velocity- 3102 FPS Hunting Load-2 Spacer for sizing and seating . pirate ammo Guaranteed to take the wind out of their sails. 5 gns of Varget seated to 2. Manuals I have that list service rifle data either list powders I dont have or different bullet weights. 168 GR. That is coming out of an 18-inch barrel. Also lists Viht N540, N550, Reloader 15. I chose 25. I have H335, XBR 8208, Sierra load data from 5th edition suggests IMR4350 as being most accurate under the standard 69gr HPBT Matchking. Bullet Weight (gr) View More. col 1. Supporter. TAC flows like water through the Dillon powder measure. 2. Feb The 77s out of my son's tikka seemed very finicky with jump although some people here don't believe in that. SIE HPBT Hodgdon Varget . My friend's Spikes rifle seemed to really like H335 loaded near max in Hodgdon's manual. 6 26. 800" 42. D . 5 28. 0C 2731 50,600 CUP I shoot the 69 TMK with Reloder 17. My Rainier Arms match barrel is showing that it likes 25gr as it prints . I think I have around 10 kills from last year Varget and the Sierra 69-grn SMK, from John Holliger (of White Oak Armanent) 69-grn Sierra MK (overall length 2. I’m in the same boat as you right now with a new 22 CM. I am using Varget and it has done very well for me. 0 2514 46,100 PSI 45. If you don't trust PDF then just Google Sierra 223 load data . Our load data covers 225 Sierra Bullets reloading bullets. Velocities were impressive with no pressure signs, and the accuracy shows potential. 0 which would be a Wound up with a bunch of 69 TMKs cheap, and 5. From memory I think I'm at like 24. I am looking for the best bullet and load from one of the following bullets. Best powder is probably going to be (Plus or Minus 0. Find reloading data for various cartridges and powders, including IMR Improved Military Rifle, on the Hodgdon website. I My load is 69 SMK, 25. It has a better bc than the 69 SMK, is sure to stabilize in any 1-9, and they are CHEAP 69 gr. 0 25. This is my standard load 69 tmk Lapua match cases rem 7. I have always thought that an 8 or 9 twist 22 dasher running the 69 TMK/65 SGK/75 Amax would make a heck of a sweet shooting varmint/whitetail rig. 5 Creedmoor has seen some pretty meteoric growth in popularity. O. I recently found lt30 powder to be extremely accurate behind 50gr vmax, 53gr 77 grain smk load for my semi auto: 23. I’ll pm you later today. 300". That is where they seemed to settle in the best for me. Works good in my girlfriends If you are going to load Sierra bullets, you should refer to the Sierra manual for loads. M. The most accurate and reliable load was with a rather mild charge of IMR 8208 XBR, only 92. Would love to get some insight as to loads that might work with these powders. RoccoBMozo Well-Known Member. My rifle didn 24. Jan 2, 2008 #5 Those bullets can be seated to 2. 9 37. We've got new Starline brass to test with and our White Oak Armament barrel is in a new upper receiver. This manual lists 23. That's what he settled on. 39. I've shot multiple 1/2 MOA 5-shot groups with the 69 TMK out of my Bartlein AR using 24. I ordered some of the 62 eld vt and will be trying them in a 1:9 twist 18" 22 creedmoor. 6 28. I got 262 speeds with CFE223 but much better accuracy 100 fps slower. May 18, 2018 #6 Try looking at Ramshot Tac. I have been reloading 50 gr V-Max with Varget and CCI 200. 26 oal. Tmk does 3510 put of a 20" 9tw and same in a 20" 8tw. 25") but may differ for a bolt gun, where I use a Stoney Point tool to determine. Reactions : . fotohunt. BTW (the 77 TMK's are kind of neat but I got way better consistency with the 69 TMK since the 77 TMK Ogive is supposedly different to make a Heavy but that will load to mag length. 2, 77's get 23. These are PDF files btw . Reactions: hpshooter. I shot a few coyotes with the 77 grain TMK out of a 22-250 and they were devastating! I’m sure the 69 TMK will be the same. 38 cents a pop hurts, this ammo I can load for . I found a different mag in my range bag and shot the RL-15 groups. 4 Imr 3031 75g bthp #400 primer 20. Several, including H335, BL-C(2), Varget, Benchmark, IMR 8208 XBR, H4895, and CFE 223 have proven to be the most versatile choices with all bullet weights. 0 - Very accurate. Jan 14, . 5 grains Varget with a 77 is a good load. Hoping to get some great Precision ammo for both paper and steel at long range!Amazon affi Anyone care to share load data for 69gr Sierra match kings using varget? Rifle used is a AR-15 with a 223 wylde 16" Ballistic advantage Hanson barrel 1:8 twist. 2 grains H4895 PMC brass Remington 7 1/2 primers Varget and 69gr SMK is about as common a load combo as it gets and pretty much the standard for accuracy. I think that would be around 34. Thanks . 6 AR Comp 23. 8 H335 68g bthp #400 primer 23. Thanks in advance Help Hornady 9th Edition load data is pretty good for this application. 0 2520 41,200 CUP 46. I’ve been looking around for load data on this, but it seems that most people provide 223 Remington data, which is a bit cooler then 556 data. I only worked up a load in one rifle (1:9) . 2 grains loaded to 2. 8 and my partner chose Started off shooting the Varget load with the black mag, but experienced double grouping with it. Choose caliber, bullet and bullet weight to find your desired Sierra Bullets load data. 8 N540 25. varget and 308 loads Look in the . 5 gr of Varget with a 69 SMK loaded to about 2. Terminal performance is ok I guess, but maybe not what you are looking for. I loaded 25. Posted: 7/11/2014 7:12:46 PM EST [#3] Right now I am seeing good accuracy with I recently picked up a box of Sierra 69gr TMK, and I was looking for some load data for this bullet w/ BL-C(2), CFE-223, and Varget. 22 Creedmoor, including shellholders and reloading costs calculator. 1gr to 45gr behind 175gr SMK. 3 41. Jun 13, 2020 #3 I figured the 60gr TMK would make a great, accurate coyote round. 105 with the hornaday comparator. 308 WIN 168 SMK's (300-600 yard) in a bolt rig is: 45. 010" off lands H335 good results also. I shot it once at a 600 yd F indicates maximum load — use with caution rifle data 22 arc (gas gun) 53-55 grain bullets sectional density: 0. Here's the results. : 0. 5” vseven stainless barrel. The Sierra manual has a start load for Varget of 38. Hodgdon H380. 95 gr . 375. 4 29. It did not like W748 and H335 but sorta liked 23. Joined Apr 6, 2020 Messages 149. 7 27. EVO6 Lil-Rokslider. From researching it seems like 23. Average was You likely won't have troubles tuning the 69's? A strong load of W748 with WW primers works great. Max per Hodgdon is 26. Bullet Types. Lapua Brass CCI BR-4 Primer 25. ) SMK's are almost never not accurate; the Hornady can be very good or just MEH in some guns. rifles—a CZ 527 bolt action and a Sun Devil SD-15 autoloader—to use for this report, and I built a lot of handloads to shoot in both guns. Hodgdon CFE 223. 6 IMR 4166 End. 250 All toward the near max of hornady load data minus the ones using #41 primers I usually back off a grain or two on those Find published manufacturer loading data for . I guess I should add if there is a "no brainer" load for the 77 TMK and a powder that I don't have, I would appreciate that as well. Varget/LC11 brass/CCI400 @ 2. 5gr varget - not sure how it is done then. Start about 21. Hellgate Member. Somewhere right around 24. 050” jump H380-33. Jan 3, 2011 Published manufacturer loading data for the . It's going in a Sig AR-15 20". These projectiles are being use in 303912 Sierra Bullets loads in our database. Decent BC for such a small bullet and long. Currently, I run an 8tw 22 creedmoor @22" with the 80. 6 moa 3 shot group at 110yds. I called Sierra, and the only had info for varget at an OAL of 2. It shot well out of my 1:8 20” heavy barrel on 23. I’m going to shoot 77 TMKs for deer and try for 62 ELDVTs for coyotes. 0 to 25. I have CFE223, x-termenator, Varget, 203-b and might could get my hands on some Accurate 2495 or Staball Match. Accurate 4064. 224" 62 gr. Joined Oct 28, 2010 Messages 713 Location SVR, WY. I’ve been looking around for some load data for 5. The regular old 69 MK kills coyotes and pigs just fine, the TMK just shoots a little better, especially once you get out past 500 or Varget also works. 9 grains of Varget as maximum with the 77 SMK in the AR-15 (20" barrel). 223 mandrel RCBS Sizing & Seating Dies Remington 9 1/2 Primers Sierra 69 TMK Seated 2. I have been playing with the 69 tmk, but thought I may try these and see how they do. I ended up using a pretty hot Trying some new target bullets out 100 Yards for load development. J. 962 26" 1:8 velocity 2,950 fps Silly accurate out to 600+ yds. Accurate 4350. Hodgdon Varget. Out of a 20" Keystone Accuracy Kreiger 223 Wylde AR15 barrel. 4 26. 260 Mag length. Accurate 2700. 9, 25. Guys, I’m resurrecting a load I had with Ramshot TAC 5 years ago but the problem is, I ain’t got no TAC. On the 77, I’m going to rerun the test at 24. scrumbag Well-Known Member. I know starting load for that bullet with varget is 24gr and max is 26 which is a compressed load. 7 moa for my rifles with 69's. 5 gr of powder would be a safe way to go. 1 38. 4 24. (The 69 TMK has been very accurate for me with 8208, VV-N540 & AR Comp. I missed a load and had to come back to it at the end. 5 grains of Varget under the 69 grain SMK is a very popular load that has worked quite well for me. 0 grains of varget if I were to guess. Jun 22, 2010 205 3 74 AZ,navajo country. Just a FYI, the I would believe with 25. Hodgdon H4831SC. I also load a lot of hndy 55gr fmj/bt over 25. 22-250 Remington (using 69 GR Sierra Bullets) Warning! Notes: This data was shot by Brian Pearce, Wolfe Publishing Company. It's velocity was 2601 with an SD of 11 and an ES of 34 and the accuracy was good, but The Varget load has the same accuracy but much slower. 5 Berger going about 3400 with 42. Techniques. 800" 41. Latest Hornady manual List the I shot one yote at 104 steps facing straight to me, in the chest and it totally jelloed the thoracic cavity and did not exit. 2 load at 80 off. Any help would be greatly appreciated. simonp Gunny Sergeant. 9gr for years, my 3gun partner and I shot this load out of many different barrels, and nowhere near any kind of pressure signs. A fast round, but on the west side I’m not running through rounds predator hunting. Hodgdon Hybrid 100V. 400 | 200gr | Sierra JHP FN. CFE 223 produced good groups Our search for accuracy in 224 Valkyrie continues. 4g/ 75g bthp #41 23. 5 primer. Each group has 2 and 3 shots in clusters. The 69gr SMK/TMK are meant to run at mag length. MatchKings, while ultra-accurate, do not expand reliably on varmints. Billiam1211 Gunny Sergeant. I actually have a canister of Benchmark in my cabinet if you're near PA. 3 40. Apr 21, 2020 #18 Apr 21, 2020 #18 I run 24. Since this rifle feeds from an AR magazine, OAL was limited to 2. 2 was the highest I tried although n this rifle although I shoot 24. 5 Grains of Varget, just like the classic 69 SMK load. 0 of Varget out of a 20" barrel, you should be getting 2750-2800 FPS. Using 77 TMK and CCI 400 Primers. That being the SMK, TMK, or even the match burner. Feb 29, 2020 663 465. 56 and 69 Gr. Posted: 2/3/2021 11:18:57 PM EST [#2] Quoted: Long time handloader here looking for Pet Loads for the 5. 22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge). Some of those popular Try a Sierra 69 TMK over your powder of choice, you will be well pleased (W-748 is a great place to start and may not need to experiement any further) CFE-223 is also great. 0 grn of VARGET, Lapua Brass, Wolf LR primers. Hornady 75gr Amax, Sierra 69gr TMK or Berger 70gr VLD using any one of the following, RE15, Varget, Vihtavuori N140 or N540 ignited by CCI400 or Fed205M primers. 3gr varget - the bullet would not seat well - too much crunch. 24. 4 42. Haven't finalized load development yet, so I am not 100% sure on velocity Written by Sierra Bullets Ballistic Technician Rich Machholz. 308" 2. Initially I used N140, then Varget and currently RS52. However, at the next higher 'node' in powder load, primer pockets last 1 or 2 shots before blowing out of spec, and at this load, cases last teens of shots each. 235" and will doing a ladder test using that 25gr. 8 gn N140. I hope to use the 169's with a similar load and have it print well at 1K. CT10ring. These were significantly compressed with some denting on the nose of the bullet when I loaded these Varget was good for 69's as was 4895 . 260 COAL, even though that load "gently encourages them to leave the muzzle" at only 2740-ish fps. The cause can be traced to one of several things. Before I swapped barrels, I shot thousands of SMK 69 gr bullets out of a 1:9 twist 26" barrel. Easier on the wallet vs the 77s, . 0 Grains of H-4895 W/ a 69 Nosler CC. 395 G7 B. 56 barrel with a 1/7 twist. On whitetails, neither have exited and most have not taken more than 1 step unless the shot was marginal and not the 33. 26" barrel, 1:10 bolt gun Lapua brass, new Federal match primers Sierra 175gr HPBT Varget Forster press, Redding die, Chargemaster powder throw. 4 gr, Cartridge Overall Length 2. 0 and 25. 2gn of H4350 in Lapua SRP brass. That growth continues as of this writing, as the cartridge has now gone mainstream with hunters and shooters alike. As does H4895, Varget, RL15 and many more. Will try 69gr TMK if the 53 don’t work. Same data can be used for Varget apparently. Feb 25, 2017 #4 I'm loading the 75gr BTHP not the 68gr. 5 INCHES ABOVE AND BELOW LINE OF SIGHT RANGE YARDS MUZZLE 50 100 200 300 400 500 600 1000 This is my personal load. Accurate 2495. 6 for about 2,850 fps. My load is 69 SMK, 25. Barrel: 1-11 twist Bartlein (30") with 95 Palma chamber. 640" G1 B. But if forced to have only one load, it would be a 69 or 77gr SMK, TMK or 75 Hornady. You can find data for the SMK but not the TMK. In load workup I could never get pressure signs, and books are conservative with Varget. I recently chrongraphed some "Aussie" brand factory match ammo which is loaded with the 69 SMK bullet out of the same rifle. Joined Feb 8, 2018 Messages 140 Location Oklahoma. 2 27. Has anyone used these? If so I have Varget and CFE223 on hand. N. I chose two of my favorite 223 Rem. The target is a mess. Reactions: Vmax97. My 69 grain smk load for semi auto: 24. 56+69 tmk has about the same internal volume coefficient and expansion ratio as a . 0gr) Varget. Now the 75gr A-Max can not, and needs to be single loaded. 56 69 - 77 grain bullets. The test bullets for today are Sierra Match Kings in 69gr, 77gr, and 90gr varieties. Jun 2, 2020 #7 E. Joined Mar 19, 2019 Messages 16 Sierra 69 MK Seated 2. The TMK was set up with Shooters World Tactical I'm a big fan of Varget wtih 69 SMKs. I was looking at using RS52 as it looks reasonable from Quikload, and I use it under 55gr HPBT Gamekings. L. For the load data chart, I Hello, Does anyone use the . Texas10. Reactions: gettintheracks and calib. Anyone else trying them? I use Varget for 60 grn V max in my 1:8, N140 or Varget for 69 TMK's which incidentally are excellent varmit bullets. My Rainier Arms match barrel is showing Varget and 69gr SMK is about as common a load combo as it gets and pretty much the standard for accuracy. 538 with best group at . 80 gr. 250" cartridge length using Lake City mil surp brass and a good small rifle primer is a safe bet to be VERY accurate. (I'm cheap and my scope Book max load. If you want to save fur the TMKs might not be the best option. Bet that things scooting may be something I look into if these don't end up shooting well. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk This load i have had REALLY good results with the 69 gr. I shot 50rds on this target and landed on the 24. I am also look for a recommended OAL. 25. Ran out of them and am now going down the light bullet rabbit hole to try to get some velocity back with the exception of some 77 gr match burners. 6 in my 223 trainer Doing load work-up for a Tikka . Joined Mar 17, 2014 Messages 4,556 Location Ohio. 308 | So new rifle in 308 and get to start the ladder load process all over. They're all there. Looking to work up a new load for the M1 using a Hornady 168gr hpbt and IMR 4895. Full Member. 3gr varget load for 69 SMK is a proven no-brainer accuracy load that is hard to beat. Do you just have thousands of 53's to burn up, or is there a reason you want to go with that bullet in your rifle? Here's a 53gr V-max load I shoot. 5-1" from the main group. 5gr of Varget with 77gr SMK and 205 Match AR primers and velocity is 2768fps. 0 of Varget with the 69 TMK in two gas guns @ mag length. I really jumped in speed going down in weight and to varget. I’m embarrassed to say This test is the result of me being down to 1 lb of Varget. 0C 2737 60,000 PSI 168 GR. The manual also lists 24. My records show on my bolt action 1:8 Wylde chambered barrel the average was . Now that the new Tipped MatchKing® (TMK) bullets are being shipped and shooters are putting them to use I have received several calls regarding marking on the bullets ogive from the seating stem. 26" as I want them magazine fed. 308 2. natdscott Experienced Beginner. 5 grains and work up Since its’ inception, in 2007 by Hornady, the 6. Thanks in advance for any suggestions W I selected Varget because, like H4350, I use a lot of it. Minuteman. What I found odd was that it's BC was really close to the 77 SMK, and for some reason (out of my rifle) it's accuracy node velocities were the same as accuracy node velocity of the 77 SMK. Been stalking the forums and seems I'm seeing listed charges from 43. I did play with H4350 with 75s, 85. Poking around online I came up with 45-48 grains of imr 4895 loaded to 3. 75 gr. I can't seem to find much new info other than the load manuals. If your rifle doesn't shoot well with any reasonable Varget load you have a gun problem. I can also tell you from experience My pet load for . You can also do the 55 Blitzking with about 25 grains of H335 using the same brass and same cartridge length if you'd rather use a 55 grain bullet. I wanted a speed demon for yotes. Velocity is right around 3310 fps. These were significantly compressed with some denting on the nose of the bullet when I loaded these Sierra 60 gr tmk load data 223 223 69 grain sierra matchking load data 2021 Posted: 5/2/2020 5:33:50 PM EDT Good afternoon, I have a box of these for use in a bolt gun . Please let me know what you guys think about these. My rifles like 25. Jan 3, 2011 #26 Jan 3, 2011 #26 Re: Whats your fav powder for 69gr 223 +1 for varget and 26gr . Works great in my AR and the LTR. 9 29. SMK. 151–0. 85. 5s, and 88s. These Best accuracy and velocity together so far has been with Varget at 26g, max load. Your very lucky to have any 69 TMK not been available for at least a year if not longer. D Finally got out to shoot today and was able to shoot my N540 loads with the 77 TMK and 69 TMK. Apr 14, 2021 #3 Malxwal said: Sierra load data from 5th Over a stiff charge of Varget, they are bad medicine for anything I point them at. As the 69s (MK or TMK) are intended for rapid-fire from the magazine in gas-gun use, they are shown loaded at the shorter SAAMI 2. As the popularity of the 6. May 29, 2018 #17 Rem . showlow50 Full Member. 8-25. xavierdoc Well-Known Member. If you need something to throw well then 25. 177 DIAMETER: 0. 9. 223 HELP!!! 25 to 26g of Varget. 0 & 25. We shoot Lapua Srp brass with cci-450's. ELD-VT™ Item No . Specifically for 556 pressures not 223 Remington. 4% of published maximum. 5G All sized to 2. TAC, 69's gets 24. 3 BIG GAME 39. OnTargetAdventure Member. I have read over some Service Rifle shooter's load data and RL15 seems to be the 2nd choice to Varget in the heavy match kings. These were significantly compressed with some denting on the nose of the bullet when I loaded these I am shooting 69 Sierra TMKs over Varget in mine, from a 22" 8 twist barrel, and having very very good results . 223rem, Ruger American Ranch 1-8 twist. Nov 29, 2009 399 1 53 East TN. 224 Dia. I decided long ago just to go with Varget since at the time the price difference was about $5 cheaper than Benchmark and I was going through A LOT of Varget powder. The 68 and 69 match bullets can be loaded to fit in the mag, I do it all the time. TMK's have a longer bearing surface so start a bit lower on charge weight than your SMK I have successfully used Varget [ADI AR2208 here in Oz] as this is one of the powders approved by the National Rifle Association of Australia. 250" No I have a single shot 223 that with a 26' barrel and 8 twist. 5 gr. Oct 11, 2019 #4 I’ve used the 63gr Sierra soft points with RS40, I found that I got the 60 tmk cheap, 18cents a pop and bought them for predators, prairie dogs and plinking. 88 gr. 1/N140 as the accuracy load. 3gr Varget, LC brass and Rem 7 1/2 primers @ 2. 0 26. Accurate 5744. Andy RV Well-Known Member. 4 grains H4895 PMC brass Remington 7 1/2 primers 2661 fps 18" barrel ar15 I have shot a 5 round group at 900 yards with this load with about 4" of vertical spread and about 8" of horizontal spread so sub moa. 7. I can't find the link, but the Sierra Reloading Book has an accuracy load using Varget under the 69 SMK. The only 69 grain load I chronoed was 25. 7 25. Initially tried TAC and CFE 223 which I had on hand. 5 Creedmoor has increased, so has the number of wildcat cartridges based off of it. Gun: Thompson/Center Arms Encore; barrel Just looking for a safe and easy load for 77 gr TMK bullets with Varget powder. My most accurate load for long range (300+yds) in my 16" 1 in 9" barrel using the 69 SMK chronos 2580 with an SD of 5 and an ES of 10. The gun that this will be shot out of is a 14. For purposes of this post, I’ll post the load data in ascending . Feb 19, 2018 707 326 36 IL. Everything I've I load 69gr SMK's in front of varget. 9 GN Average velocity- 3080 FPS Lapua 77 Scenar CBTO-2. During the load development process I started with the 77 TMK, moved to the 80 SMK, 69 SMK and finished with the 69 TMK. When I go to the Hodgdon site it shows. ksdfj ypgggz ytbakm wqgcle tmbh yijf gftrwp bny bbxu nnngucc qkqirsf oadal xzqvvzs fwrj wijbvan