ruger compact 223 reloads

hbcarter

January 30, 2005 13:33

i have purchased a compact Ruger in 223 for my kids to start shooting with but as usual dad is now interested in what this gun is capable of doing. i have bullets and dies on the way but i would like to get an idea of a couple of things: does anyone recommend a powder for this caliber and/or this rifle? can anyone tell me what kind of accuracy they have gotten from one of these compact guns in Ruger? i love to find good loads for rifles and get them to shoot to their potential and then move to another gun, when i can afford another one! info is greatly appreciated!

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  bogen74

  January 30, 2005 15:41

  I enjoy shooting a variety of centerfire .22 calibers. I have a T/C contender 14" barrel in .223 and a savage model 110 in .223 and I use the same load in both guns and have had groups that measured about a quarter inch at 100yds from a bench. When I started reloading for this caliber I had an old timer look up from the newspaper he was reading and said "19.0 grains of IMR 4198...". I then loaded some cartridges using 55 grain Hornady V-Max and had excellent results the first time at the range! I have tried a variety of 50 and 55 grain bullets in both barrel lengths and have had excellent results so far. .223 is an easy caliber to reload for and I enjoy shooting it as much. Sorry I didn't have specific experience with the compact but, Ruger has made quality firearms that many people have enjoyed. Happy shooting and good luck.
  
  -Mark

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  hbcarter

  January 31, 2005 03:36

  i appreciate the response and info. that sounds like a good load, i will give a try.

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