Reloading .223

[Flhtr]

Has anyone reloaded the Nosler 60 grain Partition?

 

[Flhtr]

No reloaders out there?

 

[Nic_58]

I've loaded the 60 gr. V-Max but not the 60 gr. Partition. Pretty much all of my .223 shooting is done at coyotes, so no need for the Partitions for them.

 

[Mountainam]

What is your intended quarry?

 

[Flhtr]

Hogs and deer at very close range.

 

[choc-dog]

I have used Hodgdon's "Benchmark" powder with the Hornady 60 gr. soft point and the 60 gr V-max. Both bullets grouped under 1 inch for 5 shots which served my needs.

Chocdog

 

[choc-dog]

If you going after hogs I would seriously look at the Barnes 53 gr TSX or TTSX bullet.

Chocdog

 

[Mountainam]

I'd try the Speer 70gr semi-pt bullet. I believe this bullet is a HOT-COR and will penetrate well and hold together well. Especially at your stated hunting parameters. I know those pointy bullet sure look cooler and meaner, but a pointed bullet is not necessary under 200yds. We used this bullet a lot for deer damage culling with great success out to 140yds. The sectional density is that of an 85gr 6mm bullet. H335 was the powder we used.

 

[Chick]

Try the Barnes 62 gr Triple Shock. It will stabilize in a 1 in 12" barrel.

 

[Brute]

I've had good success getting outstanding groups with the 70gr semi-pointed speer and Varget .Performance on game is yet to be evaluated.
FYI : 1-9 twist barrel.

 

[Flhtr]

Chick- will it stabilize in a 1 in 9?

 

[Widude]

I always see folks mention that 62 grain is near the top for the average 1/9" barrel. Don't know how exact that is but I'd lean that you are fine. There are the barrel maker sites that give optimum twist rates for bullet weights.

For close range hogs & deer a 60 grn partition would be among the best bullets available, for the 223 bore. My buddy shot a 125 lb hog years back with a 223. It was one shot & hardly went anywhere. I forget the bullet, along the lines of a 55 grn soft point I think.