realistic velocities for .223 88 eld?

[mpwolf]

Got a 21" 1-7" .223 barrel coming for the Tikka. The idea is to feed it 88's and kill stuff. Up until now, I've been shooting 75 amax over Lever out of a stock 1-8" Tikka tube, at 2900. I haven't messed with anything heavier in the .223 before, so I really don't know what sort of velocity I should be looking for. Maybe 2650-2700?

 

[seand]

Hornady has data for 5.56, 20” barrel. I’d figure 2725 ish for max with varget.

 

[Pharmseller]

What are you gonna shoot with an 88 that wouldn’t die with a 75?




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[Steve300xcw]

been shooting 75 amax over Lever out of a stock 1-8" Tikka tube, at 2900.

That was already a pretty solid place to be

 

[ACHILLES]

I’d say your estimate of 2650-2700 out of a 21” 223rem with lever is spot on.

 

[mpwolf]

we shall see. I like how Lever meters, but I might try some H4895 to see if how it does, while being more temp stable.

 

[ACHILLES]

If you don’t already have one You will probably need a mag that offers a longer coal than factory to get the 88s seated far enough out to get enough powder in the case. Along with a lot of freebore.