SMP 45 gr. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. with MAX LOADS of Varget at 26.4, Win 748 at 26.1, H335 at … TAC 25.5 , Vel 2950. SBT 55 gr. Under bolt action loads it doesn't show the 65 gr, but does list the 69 gr. FMJBT 55 gr. If I get my hands on some Ill run them in my 22-250. I shoot the 65 GameKing out of my .223. That's a terrible bullet. I hit a doe at 30 yards and she went about 40 yards before piling up. If you do not know how to work up a load or read preasure signs call sierra's help line and ask. Selected as the powder for U.S. Military's M118 special ball long range sniper round. Sorry about leaving out the details. Trying some new target bullets out 100 Yards for load development. You don't want to use that bullet at all, so quit ordering it. HP MatchKing 69 gr. No No, I mis-spoke. Now shooting the 65gr Sierra's out of my RRAs coyote AR-15 . Re: 65/gr Sierra Game King (.224 Dia) What The Heck??? I might be willing to a trade with some who has the 1365 or perhaps hornady 53gr v-maxs. You're going to get high pressures with low velocity. Been on my list to try for a while. Been busy playing with my creed but when I load for my 22-250AI next I'm going to give these a try. 24.7 25.5 ... #1355 .224” 55 gr. I use a Bushnell Tactical AR/223 scope with 4.5-18x40mm zoom. Same rifle and I love the 65 gr Game King- I plan to neck-shoot a deer with it this season if possible. Anyway, Gravytrain had the info. 26 gr is listed as a compressed load, … I'll be looking for some good loads to shoot out of my R15 … Some cautions, however, apply.While we have included data for the 69 grain … The 45.5 gr load had a an ES of 9 on three rounds. I had ordered 55gr gamekings but was sent these instead. She went about 20 yards and piled up. A Real Head Scratcher-30-06 Headspace Issue. Gun Parts - Stocks, Barrels, Actions, etc. Manufacturer Loading Data; Cartrige Powder Recommendations; Bullet Abbreviations; ... ALL 30 gr 34 gr 35 gr 36 gr 40 gr 42 gr 43 gr 45 gr 50 gr 51 gr 52 gr 53 gr 55 gr 60 gr 62 gr 63 gr 64 gr 65 gr 68 gr 69 gr 70 gr 73 gr 75 gr 77 gr 80 gr 82 gr 85.5 gr 88 gr 90 gr. H335 or Varget with the Sierra 65 gr GameKing ... and then research the powder to try and find loads, it's actually fun, and has expanded my knowledge and powder base. SPT 50 gr. The best all-around medium speed rifle powder providing excellent .223 and .308 caliber performance. SBT 165 gr. Just another point of reference on my 1:12 TAC, 168 SMK with Win Brass, Fed 210 Primer and Varget I found nodes at 44.4gr and 45.5 with no pressure signs. Up to this last season, I pretty much used it for coyotes and pigs. Powders include Vihtavuori, IMR, Hodgdon, Accurate, Ramshot, Alliant, Winchester HPBT168 gr. HP 63 gr. Neither went further then 50 yards before falling over. 308 Winchester m Universal Barrel length& twist 24''/ 1-10'' stock# 2145 2140 2200 7768 4665 Case/prim er Winchester/ WLR desc. It list a lot of other powders like RE-7, Benchmark, H322, Win 748 and on and on. fmjbt gameking ... rifle reloading data 3 indicates maximum load - use caution loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended. Varget or 4895 would be good choices to look at, and they should have the data. Of late it was the 7mm Berger VLD hunting going in a 7 Rem Mag. Sierra GameKing + Varget I've checked all of my manuals and none have data for Varget and 150 gr. Seems like every time I ordered it I was on backorder. It may not display this or other websites correctly. This bullet interests me. Kent Hodgeson of AZ took this ante-lope with Sierra’s 130 grain SBT GameKing in Raton, NM. Varget features small, extruded grains for uniform metering, is insensitive to hot and cold temperatures and produces higher energy for improved velocities over other powders in its burning-speed class. Blood shot minimal. JavaScript is disabled. Heavy load of Varget is giving me real close to 3,000 with 3/4 MOA at 100 yds. Anyone got any load data for Sierra GameKing 65 gr SPBT? I've looked for info online, but can't seem to find this bullet. Accuracy Load H335, 25.2 gr., Vel 2900, and this is the hunting load. SBT (has a note: use 1 in 10 twist). I have also used this load to kill … .243 Winchester (using Sierra bullets) reloading data with 551 loads. I guess I estimated starting and max loads based on IMR4064 load data, or I got it off the internet. as soon as i can source a chrono il let you know on the lbs its producing. When I first started loading this I was loading up test loads and thought theres no way they got 26 grains of powder in that little 223 case. Sierra’s line of 22 caliber bullets allows handloaders to optimize performance for their particular shooting situation. I also use 26 grains of Varget. I worked up some loads for my custom 6.5 Creedmoor precision rifle with a 22″ barrel using Sierra’s 142 Grain MatchKing (SMK) HPBT and Hodgdon H4350 powder.. I have bought, the last months, AR Comp, CFE 223, TAC, AA2520, H322, 4064, 3031, XBR8280, RL 17 and a couple of others. Hornet 40 gr. This was in a short barreled savage.Becareful and work up to this, load is on hot side. I was using it at 18 power so I can see the bullet holes in the target. SGK with Varget I have loaded 46gr of varget with that bullet at 2.790coal. She ran about 70yrds and fell over. 150 gr. I had the same problem that you've run into. I would like to use either Varget or H4895, since I have plenty on hand. HPBT Match168 gr. It was a one-shot kill at 175 yards. I have a load for a 55 grain SGK for my 22-250 don't think the 1-14 twist will work for the 65gr. I've switched to it after having issues with consistancy in my 22-250. I did. My brother hit one at 140 yards. That cartridge length would wedge that bullet into the rifling of my .22-250. It list the 65 gr. I didn't even ask Berger since they are way too conservative on their charges. This is the first 5 shot group I shot at 100 yards with reloaded Sierra 65 grain Game Kings. Hi dave im currently using the sierra 85 hpbt, Im using h4350 43.3 grains oal 2,660, groups at .3 iv also worked up a load of varget 37 grains oal 2,660, groups the same as the h4350 im not sure on what velocity im getting I also shoot a sako 85 19 inch barrel. Blitz 55 gr. Just plain works. Ahem,,,seems I missed the particulars in the original post. SMP 50 gr. I run them with Varget or H4895 in .223 and they are my favorite. My brother and I both shot a doe with it. Wish I could find that bullet for my 224 TTH. Hornet 45 gr. Loading Data . There was no data that I could find for "that" particular bullet. varget 25.6 26.4 27.2 27.6 ar comp 23.4 24.2 25.1 25.6 imr 4166 end. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. Varget is an extruded propellant in the Hodgdon line of Extreme series of powders. Yep I have a load for 22-250 with them also just haven't shot any deer with them yet oh but I will next hunting season. The 60 grain Hornady V-max, The Sierra 65 Grain SBT, The 63 grain Sierra semi-point, And the 62 Grain Armscor FMJ UPDATE: 12-01-14- We will no longer be loading the 63 grain sierra semi point. Great for the 58 to 75's, but slow velocity at early pressures for the heavier bullets in a 243. You can use Varget with a 100gr bullet if you so choose (or if that is all you have do to the shortages) but in actuality it is to fast of burning powder for a 100gr bullet in a 243-Win. I also use Win brass,CCI 400, and Sierra 65 gr Gamekings. HPBT MatchKing 80 gr. Looks to be a great load for meat savings. It leaves some good exits in coyotes. Hornet 45 gr. Hornet.224 Diameter Bullets 40 gr. However, since I found none available in an internet search, I'll just have to stay interested. Originally developed to shoot 55-grain bullets, it can handle bullets ranging in weight from 40 to 90 grains, including the Sierra 65 grain bullet. Re: 270 Winchester + 150 Gr. TMK Match165gr.TGK C.O.A.L 2.750 2.750 2.800 2.800 2.800 2500 2600 2700 2750 2800 2850 Varget is a medium burning powder. 250 is good to 400 yards or better on varmints as large as coyotes. HPBT MatchKing 53 gr. According to Sierra, the 142 grain SMK has a sectional density .291, and G1 bc of .595 above 2850 feet/second and .580 between 2850 and 2400 feet/second. Just kiddin. Re: 308 165 gr. They don't have data for a bullet heavier than that for the '250, but I have not checked 223. Ok shot a doe last night at 202 yards with this bullet. My favorite bullet for deer in a .22 Cal. I've been using Benchmark in my 55 gr. SPT 55 gr. Bullet: Hornady 60 Grain V-max Powder: AA 223o with charge of 22.9 grains. Hit a rib on the way in and out put a silver dollar size hole in both lungs with exit. HPBT 60 gr. Nosler is making a 70gr accubond now. Sierra GameKing Bullets 22 Caliber (224 Diameter) 65 Grain Spitzer Boat Tail Just use Hodgdon data for the 68 gr. 224 valkyrie rifle reloading data 4 bullets in a 270 Winchester needs slow burning powders. I have a load for my 22-250 also same bullet. I looked in the Sierra manual, Speer and Hodgdon. I just picked up my 22-250 from smith cut barrel down to 24 and threaded. I took it out during our special doe season and my brother and me both took doe with it. My shot hit a rib going in and did a ton of damage. Neither went further then 50 yards before falling over. hollow point boattail bullet. My brother and I both shot a doe with it. I was looking at the Barnes if these didn't work. now they have published data from hodgdon on that combo and it is a starting charge of 12.0 and a max of 14.5 at 1.59". I loaded 65 grain GameKing with 25.5 of Varget @ 2903 fps out of a factory Remington 700 LTR for deer season this year. Accompanying load data included bullets weighing from 65 to 75 grains, which are ideal for rifles featuring a one-in-9-inch twist. But it works bullets. I will post pics tomorrow. SMP 52 gr. In the days before the 175 gr. HP 45 gr. This load data is for the AR type rifles. Sierra MatchKing (SMK), the 168 SMK ruled supreme in the 308 Winchester. Velocities were about 2600 fps and 2660 fps. 40 gr. pretty interesting data. SMP 55 gr. I called Sierra and they said that the 65 grainer had the same bearing surface as the 63 grain semipoint, so use the same load data. sierra bt's. I loaded 65 grain GameKing with 25.5 of Varget @ 2903 fps out of a factory Remington 700 LTR for deer season this year. My best accuracy came with a near max load of AA2230. SPT 50 gr. I’ve bern using 70gr Barnes tsx out of my AR. before hodgdon or hornaday listed there data for the 140 ftx .357 with h110, plus I didnt want to have to trim my brass back. You'll notice that in many loads shown in the Lyman 49th, Varget and 4064 have almost the same load numbers. 65/gr Sierra Game King (.224 Dia) What The Heck??? Glade to hear the heavier one is working well. Using bullets from Sierra BlitzKing, Sierra HP, Sierra BlitzKing or HPBT MatchKing, Sierra SBT, Sierra SPT or HPBT, Sierra FMJBT, Sierra SPT or SBT, Sierra HPBT MatchKing. Back then it was sometimes referred to as a “heavy match” bullet since it was a step up in weight from the 147-150 grain projectiles (I actually had a Khales 26mm tactical scope cammed for it with “HM” inscribed on the turret). BTW that same load under a 168barnes ttsx bullet has showed better results on deer for us. The Nosler reloading manual recommends a cartridge length of 2.60" for its 77-gr. It is of high quality and comes ready to load. Accuracy Load RE-22 56.7 3000 2597 Hunting Load RE-22 58.2 3100 2774 Sierra does not recommend MatchKing bullets for hunting applications. start about 23.5 and work up carefully and watch for preasure signs. Right now we are reloading .223 using four different bullets. Start low, and ease into the powder charge, inspecting every case after it's fired. I got 10 box's of the 65gr gamekings by mistake. I have also used this load to kill several hogs and coyotes. 165 gr. 69 grain Sierra Match Kings shoot 3/8" five shot groups at 100 yards using VARGET. The .223 Remington is the most widely used center-fire rifle cartridge in the world. The hunt was a retirement hunt given to Kent by J&G Sales, Inc. this Friday (11/06/09 I'll find some coyotes who will sacrifice them selves for this thread. Dredd, I did try that bullet with Varget, but all my loading stuff is in my barn workshop. I came up with a start point and max point based on common ground for each manufacturer's closest comparable bullet. for most 223(556) bullets over 55grs varget maxes out as a compressed load. Seated at 2.222" to Ogive which is about 2.795" COL. I've ran into this mutiple times with different bullets. Blitz 55 gr. i just did a little math and came up with a starting load of 12.5gr i worked up to a compresses max at 14.6 after I started flattening primers at 14.8 all of this at 1.60". You must log in or register to reply here. NoslerCustom .223 cases were used exclusively in developing loads. These are what I load for myself if you try them look in you reloading books to check data for your self 1st load for my T/C encore 24"heavy barrel 1/2" group @ 100 Win case cut @2.284 primers Rem9 1/2 mag powder H-4350 57.5grs this is max load in the Hodgen and lee and Lyman manuals bullets Sierria 180gr SBT gameking C.O.L 3.300 Load #2 In my gun..... 25 grains Varget = 2850 fps 25.5 grains Varget = 2915 fps 25 grains Reloder 15 = 2920 fps Usual precautions...start lower, work up, watch for pressure signs,