New member. First post. I am loading for a new Ruger Mini 14 cal. 5.56. I am using wheelweight lead and casting 55 gr Lyman 226646 bullets. I have been reading all the information I can find in the forums about loads for .223/5.56. I have noticed that some of the loads are using powders or weights for powders that are not listed in my two Lyman reloading manuals. Where are you getting this data or if not published how did you know that a particular load is safe. For instance: 23-24.5 grs of Varget; or 20 grs of H335;or 19 grs of H4895 . Where did you find this data? Or are you reducing the starting load for the same weight j***word bullet, if so how can I know that's safe? Thanks for the help. 70 yrs and still learning!!!