223 REM Varmint Rifle Load Development 

I enjoy all your content. It is really interesting though to see you apply your skills and knowledge to "everyday" rifles. I'd like to see more of this, especially load development. Thanks!

I like your style. I can relate. So I'm a old loader from about the late 1970. Powder choice is one of my biggest challenges. I at one time or so looked for a powder with higher Velocitys but lower pressures and found it helped in some cases. Oh how I hate this shortage stuff. Yours truly 222 22kh 6cm

Just did the same procedures on my new Barrel I put on my critter gitter oh, got the same results found a powder charge that it likes. Now going to start with seating depth. I swear by 2230

i would enjoy both match and the every day gun. Keep the good work up

I liked when you said "I'm learning how to drive this rifle" I feel if rifles could talk a competition rifle would say "Just dont touch me and I'll shoot good groups" A hunting rifle would say "Hold me correctly and I'll shoot good groups" Another vote for how hold and how to read seating depth and powder charge groups for factory rifles.

Hey Kieth, yes please on a bit more of this sort of content. I've only been loading for about 3 years and I do my best to listen when experience talks and demonstrates. Thanks again. P.S. and subbed.

I would love to see more development with this rifle because I have the same rifle

i love these varmint/hunting rifle videos!

I definitely enjoy the match rifle content. Thanks for the videos.

Enjoyed the video Keith. Great to see .223 get a mention 👍

Yes! Thank you Kieth! More Everyday Rifle videos! Although l enjoy all your videos- This is the content I’ve been looking for! Help us budget hand loaders thank you sir!

I like all your content and variation is good, seeing ordinary rifle load dev and how they perform is really interesting. Thanks!!!!

Subscribed! Thank you for sharing your analytical load development. I am loading for a Christenson Arm's MPR with 20" barrel chambered in 223. It's been a ton of fun applying tidbits of youtube "wisdom" to my loads to see what works and what does not. Appreciate your efforts!!!

The everyday rifles are far more common, so yes interested in that. But I like learning about F class stuff too, so maybe a mix of both!

Keep a little variety in your videos, you have great content. Not everyone can afford the high dollar match rifles.

More every-day stuff, please. I'd really like to see you go through a powder hunt. I do this stuff by myself so I have no friend-group to learn from. I've seen a rifle shoot 2+ MOA w 2 powders then shoot 1 MOA w a third powder, all w the same bullet. Different charge weights w the first 2 didn't do much to improve the 2+ MOA groups, but just changing to a third powder sure did. The bullet, the rifle, and the shooter (me) were capable of 1 MOA or better, but not w that powder. I'd like to see that I'm not the only one who has to go through that.

I’m applying what I have learned from your RU-vid channel and the results are wonderful . Concise and methodical, thank you !

Two of my three contracting rifles are match quality varminters but used heavily in the field, so yes this was enjoyable to watch. I was intrigued when you said it didn't behave like a match barrel. It would be interesting to hear you explain, in your experience, how a match barrel behaves differently from a factory barrel. Apart from just the obvious accuracy improvement.

I load .223 for an AR and a bolt rifle to achieve MOT (minute of torso) groups at 200-600yds ... yep, everyday rifles :)

Variety is good.

he latterly just made the ultimate varmint rifle probably need radar to see if you hit or missed with that thing.

Yes

Every day rifle, please...

For most of us just starting out, we're using our “everyday”/“competition” rifle for both competitive shooting and varmint/hunting. So whatever you're teaching, I'm learning.

Yes ! Everyday rifle info ! I'm always trying to improve my everyday rifle groups . A 223 sometimes a 204. Thanks ! I am trying to tweak my reloading skills. I appreciate it !

Kinda bummed the video was short. I definitely enjoyed this factory rifle load development

Hey Keith, I always learn something from the “fancy match” rifle content; however, the “everyday” rifle content about load development and reading the groups help me the most in my stage of learning. Thanks for ALL of the content and keep up the good work!

Thank you for this. Those of us using factory rifles often get discouraged with our load development when we watch you professionals working with match grade equipment. Don’t get me wrong, I love the professional content; however, it’s nice to see more realistic results for factory rifles included from time to time.

Absolutely priceless seeing you struggle with the ordinary problems of us mere mortals 😅 those match rifles sometimes set unrealistic expectations when watching pros like you reload and shoot.

Now you're speaking my language. Been handloading for my 223 700v for 10 years now. Over 4k rounds through 1 barrel. The only bullet I shoot is a 53gr vmax. I use tac and a super short cbto of 1.775 and this gun still shoots half minute 5 shot groups. I've pushed it out to 650 yards which was a blast. Please keep videos like this coming!

Hey Keith, I personally enjoy the variety. I try to take everything you teach about match shooting and apply it to my hunting rifles/ammo so to watch you do the same thing really does help to gauge where I’m at personally with my processes and results. So thanks very much.

Perhaps a series on how to tune/trouble shoot load development in a factory gun. I had been working with a winchester 70 classic 7mm rem mag for quite a while and I've learned so much recently I feel like I should start over. Are there any tips or things you do differently for a factory gun? What type of dies do you use for a hunting rifle? Do you do anything differently for a rifle with a sporter weight barrel?

I love the variety, a bit about the match stuff, a bit about the standard / regular rifles, it’s all great stuff. Thank you.

Yes. More contents like this.

No matter what the content, I always learn from you. However, I will most likely never own a match rifle. Therefore, I'd like to see more hunting rifle content and distances for 300 yards and under.

Quick loads yes or no? Barrel exit time predictions? (Reference Chris Long spread sheet /app) Chromoly (41XX) vs Stainless Steel (416R) Speed of sound in the metal? Accuracy? Round counts? Seating depth as a method of adjusting barrel exit time Airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow. I really enjoy your channel Thanks for sharing

The every day rifle stuff is a nice break from match stuff. Reason being, factory rifles are usually more finicky and require match rifle techniques. Keep it up,

YES< More of these kinds of videos!!! I (like I'm sure many veiwers) like the idea of dedicated long range rifles, BUT realistically have a bunch of hunting rifles and want to be able to come up with accurate loads, with the minimum amount of componants used. I started reloading a long time ago, when it was standard practice to try multipule bullets and powders, and look for something that shot OK.. then try and fine tune. This approach of picking one powder and bullet, then trying varying charges and seating depths is such a leap forward! And obviously loading for multipule shots/ magazine capacity is needed for hunting ;)

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I like all your videos about everything,....btw - I appreciate your ethical & real approach with the 223 !! - you are spot on !! (which goes for every calibers limitations,....not to mention shooters limitations),...& hope for your ethical-reality to be contagious. Thanks again for great content & info.

Use what you have. I put a Nightforce ATACR which I had just shot 2,000 yards with a.338 LM on a .22 to engage some targets at distance for a .22. Turns out it was the perfect scope for that.

I like the fancy match stuff because It's somewhat alien to me. But, getting your advise and experience on an everyday rifle would be great.

This was a very helpful video. I love seeing both sides of the load development process from match rifle to factory rifle.

I watch all your content(guess I need to join Patreon!), My cartridges are 22lr, 233 and 224(Valkyrie) and only punching paper at 50-100, (200 and 300 are for when I'm better) yd range, would like to start reloading in future if price/availability reasonable, but now it's factory ammo.(considering trying to disassemble and remake into better but I'm sure it wouldn't end up better!) I glean important knowledge and enjoy your humor and presentation so surprise me! Oh your groups are already far beyond me but then why would I watch if they were something I could do myself?

Great vid! I like seeing both. But got one thing that drives me nutz an it’s hearing accomplished shooter say “drive the rifle”. If you could do a quick vid of the basics that would be AWESOME! Thanks for all the great content. My brother n I always go over ur vids on the phone. We’re capable but boy do we struggle at time. Thanks again.

I would like to see more varmint rifle stuff. Love your channel but everything I learn is to make me a better prairie dog and ground squirrel hunter. Like to see you try 53 grain VMAX check out the bc on that one. Also like to see u do a wildcat. 20 practical or 20 vartarg maybe.

I actually love the everyday stuff, I’m new to reloading, don’t shoot F Class but do shoot critters. I’m also a big fan of .223 because of the affordability of loading and shooting the round. It’s just a lot of fun and shooting is a perishable skill. For me this is a constant learning experience and I may never get on an F Class rifle but I do love chasing that one hole group with my factory rifle. Keep up the good work and for this type of content.

Great video, but how about a video about match brass prep after at least 4 firings? Thank you

I enjoy all your content. Sometimes the fclass stuff can help the everyday guys. I too shoot a 223. Ruger American predator in a chassis with 26” PVA barrel :)

Prefer more all round f class match content but enjoy all of your videos. If you shot 600yd f class with a Barnard 223rem rifle would you shoot berger 85.5hybrid or some 80gr bullet?? Our state f class championship is coming up in September. Thanks Keith.

I like both I have a Savage model 10 with a 20 inch barrel 1 in 9 twist I use IMR 4198 20 grains of powder with 55 grain V-Max and it does awesome at 100 yards I can put five and a dime will cover them up.

Great information I’m shooting a tikka 223 so am interested in sports rifles as well.

I'm starting load development for a Savage Axis II Precision in .223 Rem right now. I've started with Reloader 15 but I do have AR Comp if I don't get good results from RL-15. It's a 1/7 twist so on deck I have 75gr Hornady HPBT Match and for varmints I have the 60gr Hornady V-Max. I have both series (some call ladder loads) loaded at .3gr increments but I still need to finish barrel break in and the weather here in NW Wyoming is not cooperating. My Savages tend to really like a short jump to the rifling and I'm beginning with a .005" jump which works well in my Savage 6.5CM, .308 Win, and .338LM so why not the .223 Rem? Well, we'll see. I will follow (as you do) with seating depth testing to shrink groups if possible. I don't have any custom rifles, so I've learned to make factory rifles shoot for me. It's a fun challenge.

Yes! More everyday rifle videos please

Everyday stuff for me. I can't afford the fancy rifles! Whichever way, your videos are very good!

I just discovered your channel about a few days ago, and I have been binge watching your channel- great stuff - yes everyday rifle stuff would be great - also if you could add more B roll during your narrative that would be great! Keep up the great work!

Great content Keith. Oh, I forgot, what day are we leaving for dads? lol

Loved this video. I'll be watching it two or three times. My new .204 barrel from Bullberry will be here Wed. So I hope to get my multiple watches in by then. Nice to see you shoot guns like most of us do.

I found 23.6 grains of AR Comp under a 60gr Vmax in my AR shoot very well. Average is around half to 3/4 of a minute. Which I was happy with when I first started. Not sure how fast this is going, but it shoots well, and no pressure signs.

Really like the every day rifles. Love to see more

Appreciate all the content. I like a mixture of both match and off the shelf rifles. Thanks for sharing

I like both forms of content. I just prefer more of an essence on the match stuff keith. Keep up the great work!

I like both every day rifles and match rifles content

I liked the average shooter and rifle approach. Thanks

Gob smacking great results for the rifle, rest system and shooter. Thank you for sharing and informing.. I'm sure your marksmanship will be up to the challenge of your varmint shooting ..given reasonable ranges. ... Always nice to have plenty of scope! Thanks Keith

Its more content for videos down the road. Keep doing these kinds videos. Im shooting about every day now because I watch videos and get an idea and want to go try it out. Many have came from this channel

I really like this kind of video. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy you f class stuff, your content is great!

You are so badass!! Keep them coming. Much appreciated. Let’s go.

Let's see some video with your dad ;)

All of it Keith. You’re doing great. This particular rifle tho is def an interest.

Thanks again now you are talking my kind of reloading and rifle quality. Yes please do more.

Looks like you can shoot! 😎✌️

I agree with Wilfred Darr. I enjoy a combination of content and I learn from almost every video.

I like to hear more about hunting rifles. Long distance is cool, but most of my stuff is family members that I love, and reload for.

Very cool to see a video like this from you keep them coming. I also have a 700 ADL with a 26-inch Barrel using the same exact primer and same exact bullet except I'm using XBR 8208 powder its sole job is prairie dog and squirrel control I got lucky Factory Barrel I can pretty much shoot quarter-inch groups consistently keep up the good work.

From my point of view all information is interesting but the use of it with standard factory rifles and barrels is a very interesting turn that I personally would be very interested in finding out more about

Like many said, I enjoy it all

Three-shot groups for load development: A "trend" with 3-shot groups usually evaporates when you extend the groups to contain a (statistically significant) higher number of shots. You demonstrate this in your video: your "shoots in the 2's" rifle ( a single 0.220" 3-shot group at 100 yards) is really a 1.25 MOA rifle (your 10-shot group at 600 yards: 6"-8" depending on whether you count or exclude certain shots). For a different methodology that can prevent range day surprises, see the Hornady channel episodes #50 and #52: "Your Groups Are Too Small" and "Your Groups Are Still Too Small"

I like a mix of competition and recreation information. Keep sendin then down range!

I’m going to make a vote for more load development vids !!!!! With more factory based rifles

Love this stuff, especially from the caliber of people you are Keith! Would love to see the hunt too!!!

Like the every day rifle stuff.

This is a nice mixup from the usual. Both types of content are interesting, just happy learning from you.

Keep doing what your doing please Keith.. knowledge is key, the more your willing to share. The more great full we will all be..thankyou one agean

Both kinds of content is great! Thanks for another video.

I just recently ordered a new barrel for my 223 Howa 1500 varmint rifle. Its a 7.7 twist 26 inch McGowan that's .875 at the muzzle with an 11 degree recessed target crown. Its a exact copy of the barrel I put on my 308 Howa 1500 varmint rifle.

Great timing on this video. I have been contemplating this topic a lot lately.

I just bought a CZ 600 Alpha in 223, supposed to arrive next Monday. I am going to load 80 gr Nosler JHP bullets and see how well it performs. Barrel is a 1:7 twist and should handle the round really well. Also going to load 75gr A-Max as well as 62gr FMJ. Going to be fun. BTW, I'm subscribed and enjoy your content, but videos such as this are exactly the content I look for.

Great video. I do think with enough tuning, powder, bullet, primer and seating depth, and BARREL PREP AND CONDITIONING AND BEDDING, most factory barrels can get you easy 500 yds in a 223 but takes work. With a 223 thats good for me and 65gr Sierra sbt's. Scopes, for varmint like ground hogs, if you can find a varmint scope with 1/8 inch clicks is my choice.

Id like to see the regular rifle content

AR-Comp is my very favorite powder for .223/5.56 and .308 and it seems to shoot the best at or slightly above max charges for me. It is the powder used in Federal Gold Medal Match .308

My vote for variety, enjoyed it Keith thank you!

I traded a Stevens 200 22 inch barrel .223 and about $245 for a Remington 700 SPS Varmint with a 26 inch 1 in 12 inch twist barrel. Now, it shot just okay but not any better than the rifle I traded for it. So I got a Stocky's M-50 stock and a Timney Elite Hunter trigger set at 1.5-2 lbs to replace the okay, but not-so-great X-MARK Pro trigger. 6-24X50 Vortex Tactical for a scope. Literal sand bags (Sand inside some socks and Lead shot bags filled with play sand.) Really didn't do much load development after the stock and trigger changes. Loaded up 55 grain V-Max with BL-C(2) and W748 with Remington Small Rifle Bench Rest primers, and it was doing 3 shots in .88 inches at 200 yards and 5 shots in 1.112 inches at 200 yards. I pretty much left it alone load-wise. Different 55 grain bullets (Nosler 55 grain Ballistic Tip Varmint did not perform as well with the same powder and charges) The sweet spot for bullets, so far for this Remington, are the Hornady 55 grain V-MAX Flat base at 200 yards.

Great video! I vote for a mix of match rifle and factory rifle reloading. Do you have another round of powder charge testing planned for this rifle? I believe your process starts with an initial seating depth test, then a powder charge test, then a final seating depth test?

Finally I got a good load for my 223...55g super roo 2206h 25.5gr but doesn't like vmax or hollow points got me beat..It shoots Half moa

I enjoy it all. Be all you can be!!!

Yes please! 👊🏻

Thanks Keith for that video, I shoot 223 rem out to 770yds(700m) at our club range and do rather well, with the unavailability of bergers at the moment I'm using 80 grn Sierra match kings. With my ludicrous sightron 10x50x60 scope. Lol. But it works for ME. Once again thanks. Carl.

I like all your content. Keep up the good work.

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