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Newbie handloader
Anyone have a good recipe for loads/bullets for a T3 Super Varmint .223 with 1/8 twist and 24″ barrel ? I´ll start loading my own cartridges for competition (100m – 300m) target shooting /”BR” and as the caption says i´m a total noob on the subject of handloading. It would be greatly appreciated if i could get some info that Points me in the right direction/ballpark.
I use Norma cases and have free access to both Norma/ Vihtavuori powder but i can , of course , use other powder as well. Thanks in advance !
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Can't help you with load specifics for the powder you mentioned but can try to help…
I've had great success and accuracy with 2 projectiles for long range shooting with my T3 223 Varmint.
75gr Amax – I've had really good success pushing this bullet @ 2875-2900fps.
– .030 off the lands
– Varget @ 25.2grs
– Brass / Hornady
***MAX LOAD***
Here's a link to my range test…good read.
https://tikkashooters.com/public_html/general-discussion/75gr-amax-range-test-tikka-223-load-data-200-yrd-groups/80.5gr Fullbore Berger – Same success with accuracy just little slower @ 2800-2850fps
– .030 off the lands
– Varget @ 24.5-25grs
– Brass / Hornady
***MAX LOAD***I've shot both these loads out 900yrds with sub MOA groups. The Amax's are the best for accuracy but you need to inspect everyone you load to make sure the tip is centric. If not, you won't get single hole or touching groups @ 100…The Bergers are great, I have never had a issue with any projectile yet but they are less accurate then the Amax's out of my gun…I'm talking mm at 100, but a noticeable difference out past 500yrds. Some guys have the Bergers shooting better but for me and my gun it was not the case. Maybe a powder change would impact my results but will not stray from using Varget.
Hit me up if you have any Questions.
One thing I can tell you that improved my reloading that lead to much better accuracy was getting correct case trim so my neck tension was more consistent. I bought trimmers that measure from the shoulder of the case versus over all length. It really improves your SD & ES numbers which increases your accuracy greatly for long range shooting. Did this for my 223 and 308 target shooting, 1 for each caliber.
https://littlecrowgunworks.com/product/worlds-finest-trimmer-wft/Eric… may be able to share some load data as well, he was also testing these bullets as well out of his Sporter with great results.
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Try viht 133 , I use it for for my .223 but mine has a different twist
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Hi Sir Ville, I really like how you have set up your Tikka! I don't have personal experience with the Vit or Norma powders, but if I were putting together my ideal loading set up I would try the following products:
– Prazipress ( http://www.turban-cnc.de/index.php?article_id=6 ). This press makes most American presses look like scrap metal. 2 exceptions are the Forster Co-Ax and Harrels presses (both good presses).– Redding type S full length bushing die with .245 bushing and carbide expander button (if using Lapua brass). For unturned necks, this bushing lets the expander minimally work the brass without inducing much runout.
– Wilson seater die with 21Century Arbor press and VLD seater stem (assuming VLD style bullets).
– RCBS Chargemaster combo scale/dispenser.
– Omega Little Dandy electronic powder trickler.
– 21 Century hand priming tool ( http://www.xxicsi.com/auto-feed-ss-priming-tool-for-the-lee–new-auto-prime-tray.html ) or the one without the tray as the Lee trays can be of marginal quality.
– Wilson case length trimmer & stand (I really would prefer the Giraud trimmer)
– Sartorius Entris scale (or at the least a scale capable of .02 gr resolution)
– good measuring tools (mainly calipers and gauges).There are a host of other useful tools but with these core high quality items you would be able to load to the highest standard. Of course, you can do just as well with much less expensive tools. For me, Half the fun of reloading is researching the tools and techniques that lead to the best ammunition. I don't use some of the items on this abbreviated list because of the expense and a discussion of cheaper alternatives would be fun!
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