223 reduced loads

I've been using 800x from the Calhoun sight in my 222 Rem, 223, 5.6x50R Mag and 22-204 for small game loads and finishers. I also run 800x in the 25-204 with cast bullets. The Calhoun info has been around for a very long time, they started with 800x and then went to BlueDot, I never made the transition as 800x worked just fine for me.
 
I loaded some Speer 100 grain half-jacket varmint bullets over 8 grains of Unique for my .30-30 and have a really nice accurate plinking round. I could go up to 10 grains but don't feel the need. This combo would work for .308 and .30-06.
 
AWS, you re exactly right... 800X works well also just at a slightly lighter charge. I like BD as it meters better than 800X but both do a good job!
 
I used to shoot 700x in my 300 Sav with 170gr cast bullets, it was extremely accurate and did kill many fox with that rig when they worth $100/ea with little pelt damage.
 
Another option is H4895 for reduced loads. U can go as low as 60% of the maximum published charges. Google Winchester youth loads.
 
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