As many others, I am trying to compile as much load data I can from people reports of loads for .223/5.56 intended for AR, and I will post it in this thread as I get more and more info.
I've PM'd some folks I've noticed posted that they had interesting results but didn't include all the details, hopefully they chime in here and share the goodies!
Both empirical/actually tried, and theoretical (based on some kind of logic) data will be compiled.
Please if you have experiencing casting for the AR in .223/5.56, post your data! Make sure to fill out as many of the following as you can! The data variables are:
Report type: Empirical / Theoretical
Barrel twist:
Barrel length:
Gas system length:
Powder type:
Powder mass:
Bullet mold:
Bullet mass:
fps:
Alloy: (COWW, lino, soft, etc..)
BHN of alloy:
Powder coated: (indicate coating type and method used)
Lube: (if any)
Gas checks: (material and brand)
Barrel leading: (none, some, bad, etc.., unknown, etc.., # of rounds)
Gas system leading: (none, some, bad, unknown, etc.., # of rounds)
Action: (hold open on empty, short stroke, etc..)
Accuracy:
Notes: (sized after PC, cast during full moon, etc..)
Link: (if there is a link to something relevant about this report)
You can copy and paste that list so its easier to fill in.
Heres what I have so far (I'll update the spreadsheet with new entries periodically and add it here as an attachment somehow)
Clickable links to entries:
Entry Link
1 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4283358
2 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4283358
3 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4283976
4 ?
5 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4288635
6 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4938066
7 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4938109
8 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4312804
9 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4312804
10 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4312804
11 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4312804
12 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4944449
13 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4946633
14 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4946633
15 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4946633
16 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4946697
17 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4947560
18 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4947560
19 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4743318
May have to zoom in to see it:
Link to full size image -->https://i.postimg.cc/xTD87Q6Y/Untitled.jpg