Nice to know, thanks. Anybody know of any "tested and published" loads for Reloader 12?Varget is a lot more temp stable than rl15
I started loading for my AR several years ago (no harmonic balancer) and using the same bullet (same profile, same weight, etc.) loaded several loads at .2 gr. increments. When finally tested at 100 yds., groups went from about 1 3/4" down to 7/16" and then back up to about 1 1/4". The load my carbine liked best was with 26.1 grs. of Varget. (I loaded 9 rounds each of 25.5 grs., 25.7 grs, 25.9 grs., 26.1 grs., 26.3 grns., etc.) Obviously it loved the 26.1 best of all! I'm content with that!
I did. It was hot weather when I did it so it ever wasn't "cold" between groups but not extremely hot. I've since found a little 12vdc air compressor that plugs in the truck cigar lighter or accessory plug supposed to be used to air up flats on the road that I think I'm going use with a small hose attached to blow air through the barrel to cool it a little faster. 'Just thinking about it. I shoot three shot groups in about 7 to 10 seconds and three groups with each load (sometimes two, etc.) I don't get in a hurry. I'll let you know how my little fan works.did you let the barrel cool between changes?
I'm interested in the cold bore results myself as a hunter, that is what counts
I haven't heard of the CFE223. How does perform besides being sooty?