Originally Posted by
Master Samwise
Glad I found this, I'd had a damned'able time trying to get Lee 55's to print worth a S#!t. I even sold the mold I had, I was so frustrated, but I had a couple hundred checked and PC'ed stored. Every load I tried it printed like a shotgun at 10 yards.
with the shortage of ammo and components I wanted to finally see if I could get Cast 223 to fly straight. So I looked, and I ran across these loads.
I was able to load up 23.5 to 24.0gr of 748 under the Lee 55 GC PP and NOE 65 GC and PP. The 65's were all over the place but the 55's did real well, including hitting steel at 300 yards.
The 65's were all over the place, paper plate at 10 yards. I bet if I reduce the charge a little, I can improve it.
I also have a 75 grain mold coming in to try, and Miha has a group buy going on for a 65 and a 75. I'll get some loaded and report back.
I think I'll try a two cavity Lee 55, so I can modify it to Flat base. If it works, I'll pick up another 6 cavity and modify it.
~Samwise~