223 Rem - 62gr Hornady BTHP with H4895 & AR-Comp

[@dominickdelfino7552]

Great video Johnny, Thanks for the shoutout and decent results. I paid 9 -10 cents per bullet for those when Midsouth ran a sale which they have done a few times so I have a ton and happy to send you more if you want them so just let me know. Decent groups for plinking bullet prices.

[@tier1armorychannel53]

Tanks Dom what you do helps us all. just want to let you know we appreciate you.

[@dominickdelfino7552]

As someone who doesn't have anyone local that reloads and shoots this is simply the best and most educational resource available. Johnny is the man. I love watching these videos and learn something every time. I doubled my monthly patreon donation as I dont want him going back to work this needs to be his full time job :) Cant tell you how much I enjoy watching these videos and learning!

[@tier1armorychannel53]

we agree with you ,its a waste of a great resource for him to do anything else. his work with 223/5.56 is of great value to us here.

[@geraldbondoc5974]

Thx Dominick! 👍

[@George-nt8uw]

Shhhhhh! I have been using these for a while. I purposely developed a cartridge that would be 'good' in all my AR-15 and Bolt .223 Cal. All guns deliver one MOA or better and my Thomson Center Compass is 3/4 MOA or better as long as I don't overheat the barrel. Same load for all. I am using Benchmark 24.0 gr., CCI 400 primer, Federal or Lake City range pickup shells trimmed to 1.750" and bullet seated to the far edge of the cannelure (about 2.235 OAL). Use caution with my load. work up to it. I just received another 1500 and plan to order 3000 more soon. I would like to see these shot into ballistic jell. Great videos as always. I always learn something.

[@caleroby9483]

George... CCI 400s are pretty soft. Pierce easily, same is true with Rem 6 1/2... I'd strongly recommend Win WSR, Fed 205, Rem 7 1/2.. Tula match primers are REAL consistent.. Tough an resistant to AR doubling.

[@George-nt8uw]

@@caleroby9483 After thousands of cartridges fired with the CCI 400 primers and not one pierced I feel safe with them. I am still using that load successfully and have given a few to others in my club to try in their rifles with the same grouping when the shooter is able to control his rifle. When I suspect the shooter, I ask to let me do the shooting and, what-do-ya-know, good groups. I have friends reloading with a work-up to my data and they are getting the best out of their rifles with the 24.0 grain of Benchmark. Remember that my goal was to better 1 MOA in all my rifles with the same load.

[@karmazkid8023]

Does anybody else find themselves guessing where the next round is going to land or betting with themselves it's going to land in a certain area and get excited when it does or is that just me? Another great video Johnny. Thanx man

[@RTBrittJr]

It's the one flyer in a .4 moa group that break my heart.

[@VladimirTheLeadHead]

It’s not just you. When I guess correctly I say “Oh yeah , my psychic powers are strong today!! “ LOL

[@denniswilkins4514]

Me. Me me😅

[@Chris-tw4jm]

Awesome videos every time! I look forward to becoming a patreon! I may have a new cartridge die set, brass, and bullets to send you, along with some notes of my experiences with the cartridge. Thanks again for the amazing videos!

[@Chris-tw4jm]

+Johnny's reloading bench Also wondering about your email? I have no clue how to contact you!

[@rdsii64]

While I am here, since they supposedly solved the brass problem with 22 nosler, A comparison with 224 valkyrie should be in order.

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

Unless something has changed in the last few weeks I tested my 22 Nosler videos with the latest version of brass. It had the beveled case head and was not the original batch.

[@rdsii64]

It appears then that they 22 nosler brass is still substandard as far as reloading is concerned. Hopefully they get it fixed.

[@daleswanson1784]

As you're obviously a knowledgable reloader who takes pains to load for consistency, I'm wondering why you don't use a concentricity gauge/tool like the Hornady that allows not only measuring bullet run out, but actually correcting it as you measure. No criticism, just wondering.

[@heytonyman]

We’ve tested that tool to exhaustion. While it does correct crooked rounds, it does not correct the original problems causing poor concentricity. Also, it really screws up neck tension and it’s effect on ES/SD is horrible. We did observe tighter groups at 100 with it, but that’s not the name of the game at extended ranges.

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

I have the Hornady Concentricity Tool. I'll be making some videos and putting it to the test at some point. Thanks for the tip!

[@daleswanson1784]

True but it and other tools like it do identify the existence of concentricity problems. So far I don't see Johnny turning and reaming necks. All his work is tested at 100 yards, he's not doing videos at 1,000 yards.

[@richardtibbetts5020]

Try 10x and tac Johnny

[@joelstrain6664]

Shooters world match rifle and 8208 xbr, accurate 2520

[@stevenbradley2245]

23.5 gr of varget and a 2.250 coal shoots lights out for me.

[@derekfrench5293]

Please do a video with these Hornady 62gr using H335.

[@alfonsorodriguez6437]

A Hornady representative answer my query regarding availability of this bullets by stating they are produced by Hornady on exclusive contract for Mid South Shooters supply.

[@markgoostree6334]

Mid South is in Clarkesville...I live in Nashville...well worth the drive. I shoot this bullet more than any other one choice.

[@calebmarlowe9316]

Hey Johnny, a friend and I both shoot this bullet. We load to 2.250. I do not crimp, he puts a light factory crimp. We both use cfe223. My load is 23.5 with cci400, his load is 23.0 with cci 450. Honestly we can shoot each other's load and have exceptional results. We are both shooting regularly 1/2-5/8 groups. Now that said he deemed this bullet a unicorn bullet for the longest time until I let him borrow a pound of my cfe223 powder. He tried four or five different powders and could not get them to group. I let him borrow a pound of cfe223 and they immediately started giving excellent results. I have not tried any other powder but cfe223 and found that it worked and never changed. I'm shooting a 1/8 twist Barnes precision 18 inch barrel and he shoots a Hanson 1/8 twist 18 inch barrel. Lastly, I did a primer test and federal AR match did exceptionally well too. Your videos are awesome and in my opinion the best on KZbin for reloading by far.

[@daleswanson1784]

Flat base bullets are useful at shorter distances in cartidge loads intended for hunting, shooting at shorter distances as they allow for more surface area for the expaning gases to push on and a better seal. I'm told this discourages throat errosion. The boat tails bullets I'm told come into importance at longer distances as they increased stability and decrease drag by shaping air flow over the bullet.

[@RonzRocketz]

Everglades has the 62gr version 2 also available.

[@rdsii64]

I would love to see you shoot AA2520 and 8208 with this bullet. Im interested in these powders because they meter well in a progressive press. I am especially interested in 8208 because its less temp sensitive than AA2520.

[@dolanhall1872]

Yes, please do these powders Johnny!

[@jordanmadonna7440]

Agreed! These 2 powders sound great!

[@anthonylusano6906]

One more vote for 8208 here!! Thanks!!

[@joelstrain6664]

One more vote for Accurate 2520 and 8208xbr

[@johnschoonover9322]

I am doing well with 25.3 grains of 8208

[@shakes00lude]

Another good vid, thanks man. I'd love to see a video of reloading / outdoor gear that gave you buyers remorse. Gimicky products, straight up worthless stuff. Something to break up the machine of videos and give a good laugh

[@rdsii64]

Been working on TAC loads and have come with 24.8 grains. Its a solid 0.750" load at 3000 FPS. The best part is that 24.7, 24.8, 24.9 are all .750" loads. So this means I can run off a large batch on my Dillon and still have a solid sub moa load.

[@MyLonewolf25]

rdsii64 SD means a loooot more at long range

[@rdsii64]

@@MyLonewolf25 Sorry for the slow reply. Yes standard deviation and extreme spread mean more at distance than maximum velocity. The catch is I don't shoot this load at long range. This particular load has a cone of fire that is smaller than the front half of a coyote at 300 yards. (which is this load primary purpose) I have another AR15 coupled with a 77 grain Nosler OTM for target shooting. That load shoots a lot tighter because low SD's was my primary goal

[@Jeff-hn7gi]

H335 has been good for that bullet in my white oak.

[@roostershooter76]

Why not TAC? I've hear that TAC really shines with 62 gr. yo 77 gr. bullets.

[@markgoostree6334]

I load these with Tac and I'm no match competitor but they are very good bullets and even I get good groups. I've loaded these at 24.2 and I like the results. I'm shooting a 20" upper from Model1Sales. I put the lower together. I just really like this bullet. Right now its 9/14/2020 and these are scarce as hens teeth. Only have 200 on the shelf !

[@rdsii64]

@@markgoostree6334 This is my favorite bullet. It accurate and cheap. I have great experience with TAC, AA2520, 8208XBR, W748, Power Pro Varmint, and AR Comp. This bullet works well with many powders. With todays conditions you don't have many powder choices since most is out of stock. It will also work with CFE223, N140, N135, and shooters world match rifle. All of these powders other than N133 and Power Pro Varmint work with 155 BTHP in my AR10 as well.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Nice! I want to shoot the 62 gr Barnes tipped tsx. For caribou hunting... Whatcha think?

[@PC-vq5ud]

2019 update - Hornady has released this bullet in their Frontier ammo line Item Number FR300. Frontier 5.56 head stamped brass loaded by Lake City. I'm going to shoot some in my bolt guns and see how it does. Warning on the label to shoot only in 5.56 chambers.

[@cyocaller]

I like the way you do your video . Interesting

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

I like the way you do your comments.

[@jeffhuntley2921]

Like pizza and beer! Just go naturally together:)

[@SurvivalNomad]

I used 25.8g CFE223 with these bullets. Great results out to 600yds at Talledega with a 16" 1:7

[@dominickdelfino7552]

I would love to see 8208-XBR and CFE 223 as well. CFE is fast!

[@Ralphydc]

Survival Nomad what kind of groups do you get at 100 yards?

[@calebmarlowe9316]

Ralphydc check my comment below for cfe accuracy on this bullet

[@snappyobx343]

Good video Johnny how about some H-335 loads?

[@mattmitchell6179]

Had good luck with 8208 xbr, benchmark might be a good idea as well

[@nc_classics_9610]

Id love to see another video in these with CFE224 and H335

[@rdsii64]

I would love to see what 24.7 and 24.8 grains of H4895 would do. My guess is they would fall right in line with 24.6 and 24.9. Since I load on a progressive press, I look for a spread of at least 3 charge weights that shoot well enough for my needs. I pick the charge weight in the middle and fire up the Dillon. In my rifle 26.1 grains of AA2520 was the magic charge. My 20 inch chrome lined BCM shoots this load with no pressure signs and hold about MOA from the bench. My chrome lined (but hand lapped) Criterion will shoot this load in the .7's. Its a great practice bullet that will let me save my 77's for when it counts

[@garyjohns4711]

amazingly, tac powder did well in my 62 BTHP loadings....

[@mikeingeorgia1]

I’d like to see how this bullet performs with 2460 or 8208

[@TimKollat]

Actually flat based bullets are usually more accurate than a boat tail. Boat tails are only good for longer range. Anything under say 300 yards and a boat tail is unnecessary. You should try some flat based bullets and do some accuracy testing. Speer TNTs...talk about accuracy supreme with those babies, at least for me. the 55gr TNT for 223 and the 125gr TNT in 308 are lights out accurate.

[@gillyman7155]

I wish you would try these with a few more powders.

[@danielgreene7987]

Hornady does list load data online for their 62gr fmjbt.

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

I never checked their site! I'm an idiot!

[@jeremycumbee703]

Holy cow, been waiting on this video. Ordered 1500 of these 8 months ago, have shot them with about 10 different powders. So happy right now. These are actually advertised as a hunting bullet on midsouth. Gell test please, please!

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

I got your message over on Patreon! I actually already ordered some more of these from Midsouth. I was ordering some 40gr Nosler BT's and some 40gr V-Max and decided to go ahead and add some of these 62's. So, thanks for the offer but I am covered for the time being! I didn't even notice that they mentioned using these for hunting. I'm thinking this might be a good option for some ballistic get testing to put that claim to the test! Thanks, man!

[@jeffhuntley2921]

I can only imagine how much of a pain it is to melt down ballistic gel. I can mess up ramen noodles, but I’d love to see if those open tips actually open up. Thanks man!:)

[@jeremycumbee703]

Jeff Huntley I imagine it will be about like a berger, it will probably shed 40-50% of its weight and base stay in tact. I'm going on a hog hunt tonight with them if we score I'll take some pics.

[@jeremycumbee703]

Johnny's Reloading Bench sweet, I'm going on a hog hunt tonight these bullets and my atn x sight ii, I'll take some pics if we score some kills. If you would like some load data and target pics let me know got lots, sent you my go to load on Patreon. I've probably shot around 6-7 hundred of these in load developing.

[@strany4]

Ive shot those for about a year with 25g of TAC with sub MOA at 100 yrds out of a wylde chamber with small magnum rifle primers

[@jimhelton5731]

I shoot the Hornady 62 gr fmj over cfe223 with great accuracy. It's my go to plinker load.

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

That sounds like an awesome combo for some crazy velocities.

[@evildano1313]

I love these bullets. I've had good luck with these and BLC-2 powder. I'd be interested in seeing it with IMR 8208XBR

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

8208XBR is definitely something I'd like to test with these!

[@dominickdelfino7552]

would be a great choice!

[@luckycolt]

I reload with these using IMR 8208xbr using 24.0 grains and a COAL of 2.245

[@StevenPlaysGolf]

What was your charge weight with bl-c2?

[@Guntank214]

I'd be interested in seeing how these run with CFE 223, IMR 3031 would be cool to. And just because it's cheap and they have 62gr load data for 5.56 pressures, I'd really like to see Shooters World Tactical Rifle.

[@tfunkhou88]

I’ve loaded with CFE223 settled on 27.0 grains (223 listed max) at 2.245 OAL, and Shooters World is my favorite at 25gr (.5gr under 556 max) same OAL

[@xnorcal831x]

H.p. r made from rear to tip. Fmj r made from tip to rear I been wanting to try these but I wanted to see someone else shoot them first

[@KillerKev1961]

I have been using this exact load for .223 for some time now and am very happy with the results. as a matter of fact, I just ordered another 500 62gr Hornady BTHP projectiles. I load 24.5gr charges with no crimp. Fantastic consistent results. Its strange that there is no data avail in the Hornady book.

[@FullSendPrecision]

Never shot the 62gr. But I can say that in completely different guns I have had similar results as you across the hornady line. The big stuff (6.5 140's and mid weight 308's) seem to be truly match ready and the .224 stuff doesn't seem to knock my socks off. They're alright, but in the small stuff Sierra seems to be the right choice.

[@Thorsaxe777]

Johnny, Once again you have a winner. For those that shoot competitively, these will do the Job at the 200 and 300-yard stages of National Match High Power as seen they will hold an "X" ring. and a competitor can switch out to the 75-77 grain bullets for the 600-yard line. All good content buddy, Keep up the good work. Dave.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thor's Axe they'll work out at longer ranges too. I've shot 55gr bullets at 500 with a 2.75" group. Just got to know your wind..

[@danielbyrnes2470]

its great shooting bullet. I've been using CFE223 with them. 27.6g seems to be a good node with no presser signs. I'm getting about 2834 fps with a SD of 11 in a 16" barrel. I'm about to try AR Comp and 2520. looks like you beat me to the range with the AR Comp

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

Solid info. Thanks!

[@rdsii64]

I have been using AA2520 for a long time. It is a VERY ACCURATE powder. Just remember that when the weather gets warm, AA2520 is a temp sensitive powder. 26.1 grains with a 62 grain BTHP gave me 3050 fps in 88 degree temps with no pressure. 28 degree temps during deer season I lost 100 FPS.

[@danielbyrnes2470]

Thanks man. That’s good to know. I don’t think I’ll run into that problem. I’m in south Florida. I wish we could get some cold weather.

[@dr.pharma591]

Great channel! For the 6.5 Grendel you can use AR Comp, but you need to use 107 gr SMK (G1 BC .430) with 28.4 gr AR Comp, CCI small rifle magnum primers, hornady brass, out of a 20 inch Odin Works barrel gives me 2649 fps ave, SD 13--also no pressure signs. That's 3.1 mils out to 500 yards confirmed!!! I did not see pressure signs until 28.8 gr of AR comp in the 6.5 grendel.

[@CaveWyatt]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for. I’m much more interested in the 62 gr bullet than the 55 gr version although I’ve been using the Armscor bullet out of ignorance more than anything else. I’ve been using H335 and Tac and, while not the most accurate, I enjoy them for plinking. I’ll be fascinated to see the results. Thanks!

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

Nothing wrong with the Armscor bullets! I haven't had a chance to try them myself yet, but it sounds like you're using some good powders.

[@saltcreekammo]

Armscore 55 gr FMJ-BT with 25-25.5 grains of H335 @2.230 is my pet load for .223 👍

[@jdkirane7990]

So here's a question for you Johnny. What's your favorite bullet, powder, primer, ECT. combo? You do all these reviews and I don't remember you ever telling us your favorite combo was. I know there's a lot that goes into "favorite" but let's hear one

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

I guess that's the problem. I test too many different things, and never really take the time to really nail down a perfect load with any of them! I do step 1 and leave steps 2 and 3 to you guys. :) If you asked me right now what my favorite 223 load was I would probably say the 77gr Sierra Match King with Accurate 2520 from the Mk262 series. Amazing accuracy and heavy bullets are what I'm all about!

[@jameswatkins5986]

I started watching your videos about a month ago. Think I have seen them all now haha. I really like and appreciate what you do and the info you put out and the frequency of videos I decided to support you on patreon I also have some boolits I'd like to send you sometime keep it up

[@Wingman77tws]

it would be really great if at the end of the videos or in a follow up video you re-visit the charges that were most accurate and see if they are repeatable.

[@joesill]

Try TAC and W748

[@MrDennisLB]

23.4 grains of AR Comp, 68 grain BTHP Hornady Match and you will be hitting the same hole with every round at 100 yards. My Barrel is E.R. Shaw, 24 ", Extra heavy with a 1-9 twist, Fluted.

[@dontask8979]

The Hornady 55gr SP is a great shooting cheap bullet.

[@StevenPlaysGolf]

I just ordered a bunch of these 62’s and have a decent amount of H335 that I’m going to try to work up a good load with. As many others have commented I’d like to see another video on these with H335 and CFE223

[@drywallman1986]

I just have standard 62 grains on the way with the penetrator I think. Just have 3031 and cci primers. Got good groups yesterday with just 55 grain bullets. Hornady and PMC brass. PMC held more powder before being compressed.

[@mattthadd4663]

I like the 62 grain RMR bullets behind H335 and sometimes imr4198 out of my 11.5 pistol.

[@marklamasky6304]

If you call Hornady I am sure you can get some data on components to use for the 62 grain bullets. The technical service guys at Hornady are very nice to get info from and they will help you one hundred percent. .

[@caleroby9483]

Yes, among the best in the Industry. SOLID people at Hornady.👍

[@danielgreene7987]

They list 24.6 as max for ar comp.

[@robsnizzle7]

Been buying these and setting em up for self-defense.... don need my 5.56 RUNNIN through my house walls, yes I ate the M855 COOL-AID.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@markgoostree6334]

Here we are 1/8/21. These are (as are most reloading components) hard to come by....like chicken lips! I've been loading these with 24.2 of Tac over a CCI #41 primers. I seat just barely to 2.250 with no crimp. One AR is a 1:9 twist and the other is 1:7 and both shoot the bullet great. I don't have many on the shelf....hope they come back soon!

[@stansolo5862]

I just picked up some of these, will be using tac and federal primers. Do you have any more feedback on recipe?

[@DenverLoveless]

In a Jacketed BTHP the hollow point is actually a hollow space in there. A technique of manufacture that causes the center of gravity of the bullet to be more advantageous to accuracy.

[@danielbreeding6845]

24gr with aa2230. OAL 2250 and it’s just awesome . Just an awesome all purpose awesome bullet. Second only to 62gr gold dot with the same charge. CFE 223 works well also. Keep up the strong work it is appreciated and super informative. I come here to your channel cause the content is non biased and just awesome!

[@ModernMountainMan]

I have been wanting to develop a 62 grain practice round ... thanks for letting us know about this option

[@MrPaco1013]

Definitely want to see you through more powders at this bullet. Awesome video. How about some CFE 223 or some Accurate 2520

[@denniswilkins4514]

If you will give Winchester 748 a try with a Winchester primer, your search will be over. The twist rate on your barrel may be a little fast. The bearing length on the 62 is about the same as a 50 grain nosler ballistic tip. I've have a bag of these 62s I'm going to try in my single shot 223.

[@PhucYu-t3p]

Your video is invalid. You can’t group test with a magneto attached on. Sorry

[@RonzRocketz]

On sale. www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/001532276c250/22-caliber-point224-diameter-62-grain-bthp-with-cannelure-250-count

[@kfuller1419]

How are the terminal ballistics for these? Might make these my go to everything round.

[@chuckfinley3152]

The chopping block did a test snd they came up short of the 12” min but better thsn nothin

[@Bifistik]

I would like to see this with 8208xbr. For .10 a bullet when buying 1,500 that would be a great buy if it works well with my favorite powder.

[@tommeboy3334]

John, when you get a flyer like that, get that piece of brass and set it aside for the scrap pile. Or mark it with a black magic marker on the head and load it again. This is what was going on with several guns of mine. I started to mark the brass and it was the same pieces doing it. This was in a bolt action. Being a Semi.... you might be seeing a bullet set back issue and that is what is causing the flier. Usually when the bullets get set back in an AR they get damaged and that would cause the flyers as well. Something to think about

[@YukarisGearReviews]

HURR YOU NEED TO LOAD EVERYTHING WITH VARGET Looks like AR Comp works fine too

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

Everybody love some Varget!

[@philipng6598]

Too bad I can’t find the 62gr BTHP anymore it seems to be discontinued

[@shekelsarelife2688]

I'm about to try these with TAC and see what I get. When I spoke with Hornady they mentioned this was going to become a permanent part of the line up. Also they said the load data on the website for the 60gr stuff I believe was the correct data. No OAL or BC provided though. It should be in the next edition of their manual according to the rep.

[@Nick-sx6jm]

How did they do with Tac? Have any load data and velocities because the next time they are available I am going to pick some up? Btw if you still dont know the bc its .270 and OAL should probably be best from 2.250-2.260 unless you want to go deeper to line up the cannelure and crimp.

[@bradandersen7555]

I have loaded over 1k of these, when powder was scarce I ended up with accurate 2460. I can normally shoot sub .. .75moa with 23.1 gr and cci 400 primers, seated at 2.255 without crimping

[@roofadvice1181]

Do you have any more load data for this projectiles ? I Can't find any

[@thedodob1rd]

The reason hollowpoint is normally found in match bullets. They make a (Minor) turbulance that makes the bullet mor stable when you go out for long range

[@splitpin1764]

I've been using bulk hornady 62 gr spbt's with 24.5 grains H4895 as my go to hunting load for a while so was interested to see your loads shoot accurately in the same charge weight.

[@jnordwell]

26.0 grains of h4895 with 60 gr Vmax was my best group..but it’s HOT

[@philipng6598]

Where did you go Johnny? I would love to see more videos on KZbin

[@MrPave-5076]

I wonder how they would perform with Hodgdon Varget powder. You can check Hornady's website and they have a page you can download. It's like a missing page from their Hornady X book. Click on the link below and on their site, scroll down and you will see 223 Remington 60-62 gr. data [PDF]. Here you go www.hornady.com/support/load-data/

[@JohnnysReloadingBench]

I missed that! Thanks for the link.

[@kirkjohnson8191]

I'm fairly new to reloading and this awesome video answered a lot of questions. Thanks for not having an intro with the blue man group banging away - just right to the point!

[@ebrak47]

Try 21.0 H4895. One hole group

[@jeremyhere2002]

Surplusammo.com has some crazy cheap armscor 55g and 62g fmj. I just bought 1k of 55g for $70 shipped. Would like to see these to add to your bulk bullet tests.

[@RangerTexas90]

So far mine suck! Used 3 different powders with the 62gr. 16" and 20" barrels. 3"-8" groups. Any luck for you?

[@eliyahabraugh5469]

If she don't make you smile nothing will

[@joe-lf2dv]

Anybody have a load with this 62grn or another 62 that shoots good (up to 11/4") from most barrels 16-20" AR? I only have AR for defense purposes and don't think I'll have the room or need to ever shoot beyond 300y. I reload mostly as a hobby and the satisfaction.

[@spyderxtra777]

I like 25gr cfe223 with this bullet, shoots great for me and is nowhere near a max load. And it meters great for loading on a progressive press.

[@keithreutter4253]

You might want to try winchester 748 powder I have had good results 55gr hormandy bullets running around 2950fps

[@WestDesertShooter]

Great video brother, I agree if they were more available I think they would sell well

[@BoltActionReloading]

Certainly no SDs to write home about, but not in the 20s and 30s at least.

[@RoestalkerCoUk]

Great video as always. Also great shoutout about Dominick and sharing your Patreon story and how you got started. I am probably at this stage at the moment and it is not clear how its going to work out, but your example shows you need to push and work hard to make it happen. There are great and generous people in reloading community. Thanks

[@spyderxtra777]

Yes! Been waiting for this one

[@anchorbait6662]

This would be the perfect candidate for bullet sorting by weight or by dimension. It would also make a pretty sweet video to explore the theory and practice of doing so

[@PC-vq5ud]

Anchor Bait , I weighed 20 of out of the top of the box. Most were 62.1. None more than .4 different.

[@jeffyoung2089]

AWESOME video Johnny!

[@Swede109g]

Midway has these along with Hornady's longer 62gr BTHP without a cannalure

[@beludo06]

Anyone ever hunt with these?!

[@GenerationKill001]

Thank you for ALL of your work. I have a little question. I ordered 500 of these 62gr Hornady bullets from Midsouth based on this video. Perhaps I am being a bit of a cynic or overly cautious or maybe even a conspiracy theorist, but NOWHERE on the bill of sale or even the packaging did they indicate these were Hornady bullets. I'm going to load them and shoot them and see the results but I find it suspicious and worrying that 1) there's no load data for them on the Hornady manual, and 2) that you can't get them anywhere else. Just a note, that's all.

[@PC-vq5ud]

GenerationKill001 If you look at the construction characteristics, specifically the straight ogive and the boattail shape, they look very Hornady. MidSouth Shooters actually advertised that these were custom bullets by Hornady for FBI tests when they first went on sale. These were supposed to pass their barrier tests. No mention of the test results.

[@GenerationKill001]

Thank you

[@GenerationKill001]

Thank you.

[@paulharveu526]

Midsouth also has Match Monster bullets that are unbranded Nosler Custom Competition bullets. I just wish they had free shipping kore often, or atleast cheap ship

[@charleslawson3055]

Good video and shooting, Johnny.

[@paulharveu526]

I like this bullet with IMR 4064. The Hdry 62 gr is my go to bullet; cheap, good quality, manageable order size of 250 rnds/bag. These are one of those bullets that i could see loading up 1000 or so for a rainy day. I really don't see a downside to these.

[@keithreinert5835]

Paul Harveu I want to use 4064 also. What load did you end up on. I will obviously start low and work up but am looking for a reference

[@paulharveu526]

@@keithreinert5835 I went to 25.0 Grs; using Hodgdon's data with 63 gr Sierra as reference. It is compressed, but not so much that it is hard to seat, or Mark's up the bullets.

[@keithreinert5835]

Paul Harveu thank you did you get good accurate loads.

[@paulharveu526]

@@keithreinert5835 I've gotten 1.25" 5 round groups at 100 yards, which is good for me. I'm not a fantastic shot, and use a bipod, but no rear bag. I do know it shoots as well or better than any FMJ or SP bullets I've tried.

[@cam13f]

I have used these Hornady 62gr BTHP for a few years now sitting on top of CFE223. I have had very accurate groups with them. I would be interested to see these rounds sitting on some VitahVuori N133.

[@claytonhalford6698]

cam13f What’s your rifle info and what charge of CFE223

[@AnthonysOutdoors]

Taking weight out of the nose and moving further to the rear increases in flight stability and BC. That's why BTHPs tend to have higher BCs than fmjs of the same weight.

[@nodakian2fo312]

Hey JRB, with the Hornady 62grbthp I have had good luck with h335, 8208 xbr and varget using LC brass and Win SR primers. With my AR the worst group I saw with these three powders was with h335 at 1.1 inches. SDs with xbr and varget were pretty good as well. For all my test strings I run a coal of 2.255. Just a little bit of info for you for when you continue with these bullets. Thanks for all the videos you produce its greatly apppreciated.

[@DLN-ix6vf]

I found 2800 fps for my Sierra 69gr works well no matter what powder I use. Mine rifle is Rem. 700 20" heavy barrel with Harrel's tuner/brake. Tuner/brakes really help factory barrels

[@groovymoon]

Are you achieving the same groupings WITHOUT the chronometer hanging off the barrel?