wwillson Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I was looking at .223 Remington loads at Hodgdon's reloading center. They have published loads for .223 using shotgun/handgun powders that are very low charge weights, low pressures, and low velocities. Why would anyone want/use these loads? Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsoup Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 They're cheap, fun and quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Am I correct to assume that they will not cycle the action in an AR-15?Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Years ago I loaded pistol power loads for 30.06 . They were fun to shoot.I think a 22 LR would be better. Usually there is not enough gas pressure to operste the bolt properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_in_Utah Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Am I correct to assume that they will not cycle the action in an AR-15?Wayne I'd guess so. I've never tired a light load in any of my AR15s. If I want to shoot light put in the 22lr conversion or grab one of the dedicated 22lr uppers. My mindset is if I want to shoot .223, I'm going for the AA2230 and NOT waste a bullet. Take care, bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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