I am looking to benefit from experience of others regarding said Handi rifle, .223, 9"(?) twist.
I have this as-yet-to-be-fired .223 barrel, Lyman 225438 mold (GC/PB) and a Lee Bator mold. (A different mold other than a Lee is out of the question.) Powders on hand are Red Dot, 700X, WST, WSL, Acc 5, Acc7, Unique, Int'l Clay's, 2400, 4227,4759. I want to only shoot cast from this barrel and load development time at the range is limited. Any thoughts or shared experience about possible component combinations would be greatly appreciated.
I know that each barrel/chamber is different but I am looking for an "educated"starting point. I will be happy to come up with a load that might group 2" or so at 100 yds at .22 may velocities or slower. I have read Beagle's write-up on cast pics, esp concerning the Lyman 438. Alas, I have no Bullseye on hand!