This may have already been asked - but here goes?
I am looking for a load recomendation for the .223 Rem.
I want to use a cast 54/55grn RNFP GC (Lyman Mold) sized at 0.225"
NEF Single shot rifle w/ 24" bbl.
I want to create a light load for eliminating vermin and squirrels (aka sage rats).
I worked up a load awhile back with some help from this board and achieved some pretty good results - approx dime sized 5 shot groups consistently at 75yds at about 2200fps using the Lyman RNFP.
Using the same bullet (Just for kicks mind you) I want to tone this down a bit and make a load for short range squirrel shooting that will duplicate the .22 LR or in that ball park. Most of my data is leaning on the high end with no info for something on the lower end.
So I don't end up with a mess of testing can someone recommend to me a powder that would be a good choice for reduced loads in the .223? Perhaps Universal Clays, Unique or bullseye? I have all three of these powders on hand. I want to hit about 900-1200 fps range. Something not so hard on the ears and good enough for 50-100 yds of plinking.
Any help or thoughts would be appreciated!
Thanks
Eric