Reloading .223 at less than 2000 fps

[Boarhawg52]

I am wanting to load up some .223 that will shoot less than 2000 fps so I can shoot it on our indoor pistol range until the rifle range is built. But it still has to function the gun. I have gotten it down to 2200 fps and still functioning but when i get it any lower it will strip the used brass out but not put in a new round. HELP Please!!!

[Rumbler]

Oh. That is easy.

. . or so I read. Obviously that is the opposite of what I tend to do. But anyway . . .

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=507528

Looks like Hodgdon's TiteGroup or Aliant's 2400 will be your hucklberry.

[FLT]

Tight group burns a lot cleaner than 2400.

[Boarhawg52]

I have several pounds of the H4895 so I am gonna try that load first.

[Rumbler]

H4895 is too slow.

But I can certainly understand you wanting to try it.


Have you seen this?

https://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/H4895%20...le%20Loads.pdf

[seadog]

I've had good results with Trail Boss and not so good results with Clays or Tight Group.
Then again,im aiming at lower velocities and load for different temperatures.

[Boarhawg52]

H4895 is too slow.

But I can certainly understand you wanting to try it.


Have you seen this?


https://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/H4895%20...le%20Loads.pdf

Yes I have. Now another question how fast is the velocity decreasing at 25 yards?

[Rumbler]

Not very.

But an accurate answer would require math. Beginning with bullet style and weight, ballistic coefficient, air temperature, altitude above (or below) sea level.

Now you see why I said "not very".

[seadog]

I am wanting to load up some .223 that will shoot less than 2000 fps so I can shoot it on our indoor pistol range until the rifle range is built. But it still has to function the gun. I have gotten it down to 2200 fps and still functioning but when i get it any lower it will strip the used brass out but not put in a new round. HELP Please!!!

I'm working on getting the right buffer spring tension so it will cycle at velocities between1062-1159.

[Airgator0470]

I'm working on getting the right buffer spring tension so it will cycle at velocities between1062-1159.

If you can get an AR15 to cycle sub-sonic .223 let me know...