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ReAX222
01-09-2009, 09:55 PM
I finally picked up some IMR 4227 as was suggested here. I couldn't find much in the loading data for it, but I found references of 9.8-15grs. I started low 10.0gr, the bullet lobbed toward the target, I watched it go 20 of the 35 yards. I burnt up a couple of other rounds and they shot much higher than the IMR loads. The IMR loads cycled nicely, the previous load did not, one step forward.

I haven't decided yet if I am going to try 10.5 or 11gr for my next trial, any suggestions? LC 223 brass cut down, CCI small pistol primers, Sierra 220gr match king.

dksd39
01-09-2009, 10:25 PM
trying new stuff is great and I would suggest trying a different powder. 4227 is a bit too slow to be effective in my book- can be used but there are much better choices: Lilgun or H110 are very common.