Reloading Bench Time: Tuning My .223 Load

[RangeHot]

I've been spending some quality time on the bench this week working on my .223 loads for a new precision build. I've settled on a good powder but need advice on OAL; any thoughts? Would love to see what others are making for their .223 handloads.

 

[Move_it]

Be extra careful cause small changes in OAL can really affect pressure and performance, are you making sure to follow safe load practices while testing your rounds?

 

[mazerunner]

I've been tinkering with .223 loads too. For OAL, I usually start a few thousandths shorter than max cartridge length and work up, testing for accuracy. Small tweaks make a big difference at the range