Remington.223 5R milspec reloading

[Bussopete]

Hi all, I’m a new member.
I’m going to start reloading.
Need any advice for reloading my rifle for long range target shooting.
Say 55gr up, for a 1/9 twist.
I like the ADI 8208 powder.
I’ve had good results with buffalo river 55gr at 500mtrs, I’ve tried other makes with mixed results.
I do understand the 5R can be a bit fussy with ammo.
Thanks for any advice
Pete

[marksman]

welcome aboard pete
there's a heap of reloading stuff on the internet that is really not quite right IMHO
this is not one of them and has some very good info
http://bankstown-chatswood.org.au/reloading.html
http://bankstown-chatswood.org.au/case_prep.html
http://bankstown-chatswood.org.au/getti ... shoot.html

[SCJ429]

I used 2206H or 2208 for a 55 grain bullet, it will fill the case and give you a little more speed. The OSA brass you have will be fine to use and I would recommend Vmax bullets for smaller furry critters.

I don't think the 5R is particularly fussy, you will just have to work up a load and keep the copper out of your barrel.

[in2anity]

For a 1:9” shoot the 69gr Sierra Matchking. That’ll get you out to 500m with good consistency, even under moderate winds. I compete with that load to 400m.

[Bussopete]

Thanks for great help
Those links from Marksman are the best I’ve read,
I do tend to shoot in various temps, some of the factory ammo I’ve Shot might not like the bloody cold ( like me )

[TassieTiger]

welcome aboard pete
there's a heap of reloading stuff on the internet that is really not quite right IMHO
this is not one of them and has some very good info
http://bankstown-chatswood.org.au/reloading.html
http://bankstown-chatswood.org.au/case_prep.html
http://bankstown-chatswood.org.au/getti ... shoot.html

Thanks For putting that up MM - amazing to read and I think I might print out a couple of those.
Was very interesting to read ole mates 223 Krieger barrel - Where he Mentions doesn’t clean out the copper all the time....cool stuff to read.