.223 for bear, deer, elk and moose.

[robtattoo]

Midsouthshooterssupply.com has imr 8208 in stock
$39/#

IMR 8208 XBR Smokeless Powder 1 Lb

IMR 8208 XBR Smokeless Powder 1 Lb by HODGDON , IMR & WINCHESTERThe latest in the versatile IMR line of fine propellants, this accurate metering, super short grained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly for match, varmint, and AR sniper cartridges. Ideally suited for cartridges like...

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Nope. No they don't.

 

[Juan_ID]

Nope. No they don't.

sorry, I couldn’t help myself

 

[Juan_ID]

IMR 8208 1LB

store.thirdgenerationshootingsupply.com

26 left as of posting…

 

[Billogna]

IMR 8208 1LB

store.thirdgenerationshootingsupply.com

26 left as of posting…

All gone...

 

[BjornF16]

Bear season opens a week from today.

Just sayin’.

Where are the pics?

 

[Juan_ID]

IMR 8208 XBR Smokeless Gun Powder

IMR 8208 XBR Smokeless Powder is an excellent powder for long range shooting. Get it at Powder Valley for Guaranteed Best Prices.

www.powdervalleyinc.com

XBR singlets, once again in stock as of posting

 

[Deywalker]

For those that are interested, sportsmans warehouse has T3X superlites in .223 up for order. I just ordered one myself and it should be here the 10th.

Tikka T3x Superlite Stainless Bolt Action Rifle - 223 Remington

Tikka T3x Superlite Rifle -This Superlite model is made exclusively for Sportsman's Warehouse, and ranges in weight from an incredible 5.9 lbs - 6 lbs. The Superlite model has an appealing fluted barrel. Tikka rifles are manufactured in Finland.

www.sportsmans.com

 

[Juan_ID]

For those that are interested, sportsmans warehouse has T3X superlites in .223 up for order. I just ordered one myself and it should be here the 10th.

Tikka T3x Superlite Stainless Bolt Action Rifle - 223 Remington

Tikka T3x Superlite Rifle -This Superlite model is made exclusively for Sportsman's Warehouse, and ranges in weight from an incredible 5.9 lbs - 6 lbs. The Superlite model has an appealing fluted barrel. Tikka rifles are manufactured in Finland.

www.sportsmans.com

Pretty sure you just cost some of the fine folks of rokslide some moneys…

 

[Deywalker]

Pretty sure you just cost some of the fine folks of rokslide some moneys…

I've been looking for one for months, and of course I find one when I'm about to purchase an nx8 to replace my busted SWFA 1-6. I had to spread some of my pain to the people of rokslide.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

@Deywalker what happened to your 1-6 swfa?

 

[Deywalker]

@Deywalker what happened to your 1-6 swfa?

I bought it used and had it shipped to a reviewer. He found the reticle appeared to be shifted to the right, the illumination was flickering and that it wouldn't track to the left at all.

 

[C.payne]

Figured I would give a handloading update on my new 223.
I bought a Ruger Ranch 5.56 a few months ago and finally wrangled up all the components to do a load work up.
I loaded up
77gr TMK’s
Nosler Brass
CCI BR-4 primers
8208 XBR
2.260 COAL

I loaded up 5 rounds each at 23.1, 23.3, 23.5, 23.7 and 23.9 grains
23.3, 23.5 and 23.7 shot the best so to confirm I loaded 5 more rounds of each.
All three shot great but I settled on 23.5 grains.
That powder charge was giving me 2640 FPS out of the 16” barrel and excellent accuracy.


Thanks to everyone that has contributed to this thread and for the suggestions on load data. The proof is on the paper! Now to testing on some critters!

 

[Castle Rock]

Good results
Did you chrony the other loads?

 

[C.payne]

Good results
Did you chrony the other loads?

Yep 23.3grains got me 2623fps average
23.7 got me 2663fps average.

 

[jadkins223]

I am about 70 rounds into this load development with not much to show for it. I did a powder test and found a decent area with Low ES and SD but best groups were 1.5 MOA. I’m now doing a ladder test with seating depth. I bought a metal ASC to gain a bit more COAL up to 2.315. I’m going to now increase OAL in .006” increments from 2.260 out to 2.315 and hopefully something works. I’ve never had a load give me so much trouble. 223 wylde 20” 1/8 twist 77 tmk and ram shot Tac. I’m not giving up yet because dang I really want these to work! Just need a sub moa group consistently and I’ll be happy.

Velocity by the way has been 2840 fps. Screaming


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[brushape]

I am about 70 rounds into this load development with not much to show for it. I did a powder test and found a decent area with Low ES and SD but best groups were 1.5 MOA. I’m now doing a ladder test with seating depth. I bought a metal ASC to gain a bit more COAL up to 2.315. I’m going to now increase OAL in .006” increments from 2.260 out to 2.315 and hopefully something works. I’ve never had a load give me so much trouble. 223 wylde 20” 1/8 twist 77 tmk and ram shot Tac. I’m not giving up yet because dang I really want these to work! Just need a sub moa group consistently and I’ll be happy.

Velocity by the way has been 2840 fps. Screaming


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I wasn’t getting anywhere or finding any good loads at all with the 77tmk with a couple powders but 23.3 of tac has been like magic in my rifle


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[FLS]

Going to try out some 75 ELDMs on deer this week. They’re going 2925 out of my CTR. A friends pepper crop is getting wiped out.

 

[jadkins223]

I wasn’t getting anywhere or finding any good loads at all with the 77tmk with a couple powders but 23.3 of tac has been like magic in my rifle


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In my other rifle which is a 223 predator im running tac with a 73 eldm and it’s shooting 0.3 ish moa on a good day. Not sure why these 77s are giving me so much trouble! I may have to settle for a 1.5 moa group lol


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[jadkins223]

Going to try out some 75 ELDMs on deer this week. They’re going 2925 out of my CTR. A friends pepper crop is getting wiped out.

Please report back!


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[h2so4]

I’ve got a couple of boxes of black hills 77gr OTM if you want to try those.