Reduced .223 Rem Loads

[Nine Banger]

Does anyone have a reduced .223 Rem load they'd like to share?

I'm looking to down load one of my straight pull 223's for an ultralight predator/fur-friendly rifle in 22 Hornet-level velocity until I have an ultralight 17 caliber AR barrel built.

Lyman has some lower pressure, reduced speed, lead bullet loads which can get me started using some powders I have on hand like AA #9, Unique, and IMR-4198, but I would appreciate hearing recommendations from folks here.

I had to look up the average velocity of 22 Hornet but I have experience with 223 and Unique.

Unique works for subsonic rounds, but subsonic rounds suck for hunting because of the trajectory. If you're calling I'd skip it but if it's for a trap line, go for it.

You won't be able to push 223 Remington up to 22 Hornet velocity without damaging your gun. I blew up a 6.5mm Creedmoor Ruger No.1 with a double charge of Unique in which the single charge was intended to be around 1064fps.

My boys are shooting a reduced 223 load in their guns. I don't think I recorded the load because I don't intend to buy any more of these bullets. I'm pretty sure its 21gr or 23gr Leverevolution with 55gr Sierra 1345s. It's mild and groups well and is in your velocity range. You can load Lever up to 25.5gr or so without pressure.