223 Rem - 40gr Nosler Ballistic Tip with RL7 & Benchmark

40gr Nosler Ballistic Tip with Alliant Reloder 7 and Hodgdon Benchmark in .223 Remington.
UPDATED 09/27/2018 - All links have been removed to comply with KZbin content policies.
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[@stealthtrees96]

I really wish you would start making videos again, you sir have been a valuable resource for me. I thank you for all you have done

[@markgoostree6334]

I gotta' say...good shooting! Loved the "could we just talk for a hour about these groups" comment!! FUNNY and a good video. Thanks for your work and sharing your findings.

[@ironmonkey1512]

you should put a donut on that gun I think the barrel is whipping around with the heavier bullets

[@jamespboykin]

If it's shooting that great fir a 1/8... what do you think for a 1/7.. I know that's a fast twist for heavy bullets..but just throwing it out there!

[@jrdeckard3317]

Dragonfly landed on my 100 yard target, when I had the 220 Swift on the bags. Had to do it. Body shot, nothin' but wings left. Proved that a 52-gr hollow point is enough gun for insects.

[@williamservice8145]

I look

[@Manwich526]

Was at the range yesterday. 22-250 with 53gr VMax. There was a black bird hopping around in front my target. So tempted haha

[@jamesholt6032]

Awesome...instant kill.. No suffering..i like that

[@hammyh1165]

Love the 40gn Nosler , but here in the UK i use 40gn V-max as they're half the price. Absolutely fantastic for crows , rabbits and foxes with very little risk of a ricochet, important in our crowded isle.

[@yissnakklives8866]

You're a bad influence! Every few videos I end up at the gun store buying another powder that you've used...

[@tomkimbrel8723]

Yissnakk Lives! DITTO!

[@jarredlkling]

I have bottles of powder for calibers I don't even shoot because Johnny likes them, and i don't want miss out and not find that powder again

[@zanpekosak2383]

Dont ever come to europe! 60€ aka. 70$ for a buttle of hodgton powder. Any kind. I buy the cheapest one I can get for 40€ a bottle (1 lbs).

[@recklesswhisper]

I was already using Benchmark just from what other people have told me. It's my main powder, along with IMR8208XBR for varmint loads. I also use that Nosler bullet for .223! ^..^~~

[@marcrobert2603]

Or rifle

[@heytonyman]

Always shoot the fly!

[@craftsman89d92]

heytonyman lol always

[@3006USMC]

ALWAYS....!

[@psykoklown874]

It would give new meaning to the term "flier". I say he should always load 6 rds just in case (just call the "FLYer").

[@heytonyman]

I figure I’m gonna throw 1 out of 5 shots anyways... may as well throw it at the fly!

[@3006USMC]

heytonyman EXACTLY...LOL

[@DL33TT]

I was thinking it and you said it. Shoot that damn fly!

[@dontask8979]

As soon at it landed, I was looking just low and just right.... Then noticed how the groups were damn near the size of the fly. Well done!

[@joelclark2130]

I loved your video it was great but I still wish you would have shot that fly thank you

[@rwcraver]

Joel Clark Like Jed and Jethro shooting wings off flies on The Beverly Hillbillies? 😁

[@killerfungis]

Chief STOP! Please dont move to another powder or bullet weight. Take the reloader 7 data, shoot some groups with it but split the population...half neck sized and half full body sized, shoot these. Which ever group is more accurate choose that group and then play a little bit with seating depth on the advanced group to see if you can tighten it up even more.

[@georgeleeper2419]

Can't believe you gave the fly a pardon lol.

[@blazerk9614]

Now try 95s in the grendel and the Creedmore, been killing coyotes for years with 40gr v-max, 3600 average out of my 20in WOA barrel

[@ericlaird7508]

Man I might just try reloading some of these little gem's myself! JOHNNY you have quite possibly the best reloading channel out there...thank you for such awesome video's Amigo!!!...

[@THutch556]

Great shooting JRB, that WOA barrel has been great for you. Would love to see RE-7 in the 55 grain series. The Sierra Reloading Manuel shows RE-7 as the accuracy powder for 55 grain bullets. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing.

[@dillrepair]

i doubt its the bullets you love (which most ballistic tips are fine) as much as it is the reloder 7 and benchmark you love. as much as people rant and rave about varget and others these two (bench/rl7) have shown some of the best sims on QL and groupings in my trials.... and i mean with rl7 you get all the good stats while using several less grains of powder per round, and from what ive seen rl7 is usually cheaper off the shelf. so now at the risk of screwing myself out of being able to buy these propellants because the secrets out i'll shut up. for those of you who are hardcore johnnys reloading fans... if you don't own quickload you're missing out. simulate your charge before you even hit the reloading bench. gets you a lot closer a lot quicker.

[@treece1]

Weird thing , i just bought both those powders, i mean both ovem, hense i found this video

[@Chris-tw4jm]

Sitting here listening to the video, reloading .223rem myself! 55gn hey bullet and H322 powder!

[@price1869]

Chris love the h322 for some reason. Even without filling up the case, I get great groups.

[@yootoober49]

You need to shoot 5 groups of that and post it on arfcom "moa All day " contest. Dry fire before the first group

[@greasegun1313]

Or in r/smallgroups on reddit

[@soundmanvicnanaimo]

rem 22-250 1 :14 39gr H380 100 yds 0.149" 200 yds 0.193" NOSLER 40gr Varmint

[@thomasvenezia56]

lets try some Barnes 36gr hp fb #30189 varmint grenade

[@95fordtbirdlx]

Next time keep a few fouling rounds handy just incase theres a fly. Lol. Good job shooting!

[@jpesall]

Benchmark is my favorite powder. I use it for everything from 40 to 75 grain pills in 223. It always gives the best accuracy in my guns. I can run 30 grains in a R-P case with 40 grain nosler varmageddons in my Stevens bolt without pressure sign. 3850fps!

[@dufus2273]

i'll try it

[@tlang1565]

@Johnysreloadingbench 1) Always shoot the fly 2) I'm stoked about the z max test. I just tried 100 loads. The powder I chose was to fast for my rifle length gas system. Wouldnt feed tge nextvround on any charge. I'm excited to see what you go with as I just bought 200 more. 3) Have you ever showed how you make your targets? What paper do you use?

[@mbizzle1801]

This makes me want to see a video of your top 10 best groups... and a splattered fly

[@FullSendPrecision]

New favorite Nosler bullet? How about just new favorite bullet! Incredible they all grouped across that tight.

[@zanpekosak2383]

"Shoot the fly!": put it on a shirt.

[@ivobiancucci4528]

25.3g benchmark with these bullets give me 0.75 MOA at 200 yards. Tikka T3x

[@sweaterdood1203]

As a tip. Take some plinking loads with you to get the jitters out and warm the barrel up a little before firing the test rounds.

[@daviddale3624]

You just ruined my preconceived notion about Nosler projectiles. Looks like it may be possible that our elders know something we don't. Great shooting!

[@ShawnSon40]

Does this add enough excitement about Nosler bullets to go back to the 6.5mm ABLR and try different seating depths?

[@neilharris4462]

The same bullet in 55gr is one of my favorites. The 60gr.... not so much.

[@bisonuberti]

Johnny... Have you tried using CCI #400 small rifle primers. This may settle down your erratic deviation problem. I would venture to guess that it may even tighten up your groups. I enjoy and appreciate your videos, thank you. Shoot lots and stay safe.

[@dolanhall1872]

I agree. Or BR2’s.

[@boober7270]

Nice groups out of both. Really like that reloader 7!!!

[@r.awilliams9815]

I've used the 40 grain BT's for decades now in my SAKO .222, using H322 powder...a lot of 'yotes made a brief acquaintance with those bullets, they are as terminally effective as they are accurate.

[@charlesmullins3238]

I ran outta benchmark and grabbed h335…wow…these 40s are my most bestest at 27gr in 16” doublestar…made right here in Winchester Ky…ol rifle has done things over 15yrs you’d never believe…BM is such a good .308 powder along with tac,n540,4350, and superformance..I have the fn special police 24” and man what a rifle….put 10rds in .64” yesterday..168hornady bthp

[@grunt167]

Those are some sick groups..

[@chrisjardeleza8489]

whats your take on best combinatoin for 22-250 for powder and bullet manufacturer? you're saying nosler over hornady? varmint application? vihtavouri? varget?

[@bullgiraffe]

YES, SHOOT THE FLY. What is the point of having a load that shoots like that if you don't shoot the fly? Instant youtube hero.

[@greasegun1313]

My favorite .223 AR cheap load is HDY 55gr Sp with 21.1 RL7 in LC brass. I have zero function issues with it in my 16" carbine length, and its the only thing I have found to shoot MOA in that barrel.

[@curtiswest4272]

Awesome. I have found some light varmint bullets shoot lights out in other calibers too. Great stuff!

[@stephanematis]

The reloading jazz hand! Love the videos!

[@dandexinventor]

Everyone likes the fly, splat that is. You should do a video of an old windshield, drop of honey, slow-motion. One day it will be known as the Nat'l Fly Shoot. It would take guts, but guts is enough! I shoot 40gr Hornady VMax out of an 18" Criterion HBAR 1-8 twist getting consistent 3/8" groups, some 1/4". I've never shot that good consistently. There's something about the 40gr tip.

[@richardtibbetts5020]

I've not used Benchmark yet, but Rx7 I've used quite a bit in 7.62x39. I have some 110 loads ready to test. Benchmark looks good though. Nice shooting Johnny! Would have quite a challenge on that fly!😊

[@johncashwell1024]

3 y/o video, I understand, but I wanted to add that Accurate 2200 is a powder that I have managed to use in .458socom,.223 and 300blk.

[@Drgoodfunk]

@JohnnysReloadingBench just sitting here waiting for a video!

[@adamlong54]

30 grain full copper tnt and grenade bullets with h335 28.2 grains over 4000 fps I just loaded my regular 26.5 grains of h335 I load for general dynamics 55 grain loads. But running the 30 grain pills over that charge

[@dogtaggers2312]

I get sub moa out of a 16” ballistics advantage hanson barrel 1/7 twist with 40gr Hornady vmax. Trying to duplicate this round. Everything heavier from 62gr all the way to 73gr groups like trash out of my barrel.

[@BuckFoeJiden]

I've found 1-8 twist is perfect for any of the common weights in .224 out of 223/5.56 velocities.

[@TheLibertyCompanyLLC]

Johnny, with these having been discontinued. (I just loaded up my last 150) What’s your opinion on using this load data with hornady’s 40 gr V max? I know you have several videos on the 40 gr v max but I haven’t seen anything out of an ar 15 or with benchmark for that matter.

[@darklorddylan1316]

Do you use some kind of software to analyze your groups? I've kinda just been using a pair of calipers to read mine.

[@1ifbyland2ifbysea]

i just did a ladder test from 27 grains to 29 grains power pro varmit. 18 inch odin works barrel. federal 223 brass. cci 400 primer. worked it up in .2 increments. i will have to get some benchmark and reloader and copy your results.

[@teejay3510]

As soon as you said "do you guys think I should..." I knew exactly what you were about to say as I was thinking it too.

[@michaellavazza960]

I've had great luck with the 40 gr Nosler HPBT in all my AR rifles. I get them at shooters pro shop cheap!!!!

[@stevenmarcus2709]

The “ball cap” trick or “hat” trick works great for not having too run down your brass. Just hook the adjustable band in the back over the scope turret cap and let it hang down over the ejection port.

[@ZZ-uf4zv]

Try that nosler 40 grain BT with some N-133, 25.5 grains....

[@anthonymagill3714]

Have you ever shot derris tipped matchings with cfe223

[@steventhompson5017]

Hi been watching your videos for about 3 years and they are all very interesting but have quit doing g them??? Or just taking a rest from making them??

[@lylebonney3081]

I love these bullets but I can’t find the traditional ballistic tip. Only lead free now

[@ditchdigger93]

I had a 77 Ruger bench rest rifle long ago and was actually shooting a fly target. That is a target with life sized house fly's printed all over it if you've never seen one. 200 Yards, a Real house fly lands on the target. My spotter starts laughing and said real fly, shoot it. At the shot he started laughing and got up and said come on, I've got to look at this. I had a hole in the target with blood all the way around it. I'd hit him dead center. The way your were shooting there you would have likely center punched one too. Excellent groups.

[@skeet330]

Got 40 gr nosler figure it would either shoot in my cz 1/16 twist 22 hornet or my cz 1/12 twist 223 but not really great in either

[@G5Hohn]

JRB, your suppressor goes a long way to assure cycling with fast powders. But I bet it cycles even without the can.

[@markmcguire920]

Effin phenomenal shooting!! I picked up a 500 box of 50gr zmax last week, have tried with H322 but cant get em to shoot with same set up as you 18" 1/8 so I'm real curious as to what you find. Also have always had good results with 40gr Noslers but was using Varmageddons (cheaper) with 748 and Xterm. Gave a pound of RL7 to a buddy cause I couldnt get it to work with 53gr hornady FB match. Maybe I need to buy another pound? LOL. Keep up the good work.

[@hclchgm]

Use 23.2gr h322. You won't be disappointed.

[@MrSkrusinski]

Have you ever thought about putting a dummy round in the bottom of the mag? So that last round of the group goes through the same possess. Make it chamber a new round on the last shot. You may be surprised or I may be talking out my butt? Has this been discussed?

[@johnkizziah108]

Sold my 22 hornet kept 3000 of those bullets gonna try them in my 222s.

[@foonus406]

KZbin would likely demonetize you if you shot the fly.

[@bobpena1490]

Rl 7 works with 35 gr v max in 223 also .RL 7 is king in 221 fireball ..

[@mikemiller926]

Send me sum of them. Wow. You killed it. Love you're videos.

[@anthonyheath7429]

I have used RL 7 for 55gr SMK. The Sierra manual gives a load data of 20.1gr-21.5gr I was wounding if you have tried 62gr Everglades and if so did you like them?

[@gman9945]

I 'll second the 62gr Everglades bullets

[@WestDesertShooter]

Very nice shooting man. As a shooter it’s not easy to shoot that many consecutive .4” groups so great job! I find the SDs Very interesting because they weren’t the greatest but still shot excellent. I’ve heard the Hornady 68 Gr BTHP likes benchmark. And I’d like to see H322 pushing those Nosler 40s its a faster powder as well it would be right in that weight bullet for 223! Thanks for the video man

[@conradhermann1918]

I always have considered nosler my go to best bullets

[@joneifer8987]

Your barrel likes lighter bullets. Go higher on your load.

[@spyderxtra777]

I’m a nosler fan and a lot of videos on this channel make me sad. But I use accubonds and ballistic tips exclusively and after this video maybe things are starting to make sense haha

[@mikeg8992]

LC primer pocket issues too. .172 + - .001

[@treece1]

Weird thing too, i just so happen to have those bullets too. They do good,

[@sithyarael6807]

Have you tried any of the Shooters World powders? If so what was your experience with them? That free hazmat and pricing looks good.

[@andy347495]

The light bullets work great in the 223

[@1scottburns]

Thanks for including the barrel info and for all the work you do!

[@untermench3502]

I was using r-7 loads in 223 34 years ago. Always had good luck with that powder.

[@1ifbyland2ifbysea]

you need to do more videos and try different powders to see if other powders will also group like this.

[@squirrelmaster760710]

What is the twist rate on the barrel you were using

[@jonbumcrot2934]

Great shooting

[@tripplebeards3427]

25 grains of benchmark with a 60 grain vmax and 27 grains of benchmark with 40 grain Nosler ballistic tips will shoot .2” at 200 yards in both my POF and LTR. Good powder for the 223’s.

[@tripplebeards3427]

28g of benchmark is a little hot

[@jamesholt6032]

Tons of Brass....thats a BUNCH..!!!

[@ohioguns5032]

Nice video. I'm trying to develop a test load to do some field terminal test with our Eastern coyote. Using a 24 inch AR-15 barrel and with published data on accurate 2200 pushing 3900 ft per second with a 3/4 moa in extremely windy conditions. H4198 was not bad but was about 75 ft per second less and not quite as tight on the group. The accurate 2200 also had single digit SD.

[@brianwood7882]

40 grain Nosler has worked very well for me on coyotes.

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

At what distance were you shooting at?

[@Fredmullegun]

27.5 grains of Benchmark and don't look back.

[@sapago4166]

Straight up.

[@dgunnut6550]

Those are some amazing groups! Nice shooting! I suppose I will have to pick up some of those bullets now and check out RL 7 too.

[@nardnlu]

How long between the groups?

[@aklaunch]

I watch all of your .223 videos. Thank you! I think the quest of AR15 action cycling is a contrived one with lots of variables like barrel lengths, gas system lengths, suppressors and such. You make it, and i will watch it. And happily so. But i don't recommend that experiment. Looking forward to the next Zmax video.

[@AbBowhunter]

Great video. Benchmark and Nosler 40gr BTs is the most accurate combo from my .223 bolt action.

[@glen4130]

Just ordered 250 of these. Thanks for all the testing!

[@10702390]

I've shot 40gr. Ballistic tips and 28gr. Benchmark for years hunting coyotes with a Bushmaster Varminter 24". Very accurate. Once in a great while the bullet may not penetrate well if it hits at too much angle. But mostly they drop in their tracks. Even at distance. Love your videos.

[@ronstephen3481]

what is the bottom number?

[@HollywoodMGB3]

Excellent video... do you ever use a 16" barrel in 1/8 twist to test?

[@coatsbrothersfirearms8406]

Gotta love those Nosler bullets. My Savage 12 in .223 loves the 55gr Nosler Varmagedon with H335.

[@ilanmagen]

No 4 roses ? no cigar ?

[@Riyame]

First to say not first.

[@predatorbeguiled4262]

Accurate 2460 works good with 40 grain loads. Hoping for a video used with it. Great info as always!

[@reloadingwithjohnnyray-bac8775]

That’s great Shooting Brother.