Load Data for WC844

[dubsac]

Looking for a source to get some printed load data on WC844. I will be using and 55gr M193 pulldowns and I'm trying to find a good .223 starting load for it. I have read that I should reference H335 but would like to get some opinions first.

 

[billybob44]

would like to get some opinions first.

I have used WC844 in my AR's for awhile=55gr. FMJ-24.8-25.0gr.--Works for me..Bill.

 

[SSGSAD]

Try Andrew at Profire ....

 

[Electronrider]

When I started using WC844 I treated it the same as H335. Start low and work your loads up like a normal new load.

Please note, There are variances from lot to lot, so whenever you open a new jug with a different lot number, do it all again.

 

[dubsac]

When I started using WC844 I treated it the same as H335. Start low and work your loads up like a normal new load.

Please note, There are variances from lot to lot, so whenever you open a new jug with a different lot number, do it all again.

Just curious how can there be such variances??

 

[Electronrider]

Just curious how can there be such variances??

I'll be honest, I have no idea. I have been told from numerous sources that you should work up new lot #'s. I am about half way through my first 8 pounder, my second is a different lot. You bet you bottom dollar I'm gonna chrono them to see if that is true or not.

 

[dubsac]

I'll be honest, I have no idea. I have been told from numerous sources that you should work up new lot #'s. I am about half way through my first 8 pounder, my second is a different lot. You bet you bottom dollar I'm gonna chrono them to see if that is true or not.

Do keep me posted, id love to see your results.

 

[tenring]

From Jeff Bartlett's site, [FONT=arial, verdana, helvetica][SIZE=-1] Original application is U.S. 5.56mm NATO Ball M193 (55gr) & M855 (62gr), plus Tracer M196 & M856. Typical starting load for 55gr bullet is 26gr, and 62gr bullet is 25gr. A ball powder which can be loaded with Hodgdon H335 data. [/SIZE][/FONT]

 

[Slow Hand]

I've used 25.0 gr in several different .223 semi (and full) autos and had acceptable accuracy and 100% function. It has been an accurate load in a 700P and my heavy barreled AR.

 

[jblomenberg16]

I'm around 24.7 with H335, and that shoots great for both 55gr and 62gr pull downs. I might be a little bit lower on velocity that "mil-spec" but I'm also not pushing my brass as hard since I plan to continue to reload.

I started to see pressure signs over 25.0 grains when seating 62 gr SS109 projectiles to the canelure.

 

[red_zr24x4]

With wc844 and wc846 I've found my best accuracy at .24g. I've shot this load in an AR and a bolt gun