Hello:
After 8+ years of reloading tens of thousands of pistol rounds, I bought a new Ranch Rifle and decided to test the deeper and more difficult waters of .223 reloading. The dies, conversion kit, etc. have not yet arrived from Dillon.
However I've bought a couple of hundred each of 45gr Sierra along with 50gr and 52gr varmint projectiles because bullets in the 62 to 69gr weight range are very hard to find.
I've ordered several pounds of Vihtavouri N-133 and N-135 and will use CCI small rifle primers. At the moment I will be using mixed, once-fired brass so I will start at minimum loads according to the VV website and Speer #14 manual.
1. Has anyone used light bullets like these in their Minis? Are there any special precautions to take with these lighter bullets?
2. Since these bullets will obviously be shorter than the more common 62 and 65gr bullets, should the OAL be reduced?
3. Do Minis have a "preferred" OAL to ensure proper feeding? I will be using 5 round and 20 round Ruger magazines.
I'll have more questions after I get started.
Thanks for any suggestions.
8Ring
After 8+ years of reloading tens of thousands of pistol rounds, I bought a new Ranch Rifle and decided to test the deeper and more difficult waters of .223 reloading. The dies, conversion kit, etc. have not yet arrived from Dillon.
However I've bought a couple of hundred each of 45gr Sierra along with 50gr and 52gr varmint projectiles because bullets in the 62 to 69gr weight range are very hard to find.
I've ordered several pounds of Vihtavouri N-133 and N-135 and will use CCI small rifle primers. At the moment I will be using mixed, once-fired brass so I will start at minimum loads according to the VV website and Speer #14 manual.
1. Has anyone used light bullets like these in their Minis? Are there any special precautions to take with these lighter bullets?
2. Since these bullets will obviously be shorter than the more common 62 and 65gr bullets, should the OAL be reduced?
3. Do Minis have a "preferred" OAL to ensure proper feeding? I will be using 5 round and 20 round Ruger magazines.
I'll have more questions after I get started.
Thanks for any suggestions.
8Ring