Anyone have a Hornady load book for load data?

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#1355648 - 08/22/09 11:03 PM Anyone have a Hornady load book for load data?
huntnfish08 Seasoned Member Registered: 11/28/07 Posts: 342 Loc: Central Wisconsin	My books don't list the max load for my components. I interpolated a max and have stayed below it, but would like a published max load. Details are as follows: .223Rem 52gr Hornady match bthp Benchmark powder Hodgdon Lists 26.5gr of benchmark for a 50gr bullet and 25.6gr of benchmark for a 55gr bullet. I'm thinking 26.1gr for max charge with a 52gr Hornady? Can anyone help out? Adam _________________________ Adam 17HMR / 20gr Gamepoint CZ 223 / 52gr BTHP AR 223 / 45gr JHP Mossberg 500 / 0000 Buck
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#1355653 - 08/22/09 11:08 PM Re: Anyone have a Hornady load book for load data? [Re: huntnfish08]
venatic Retired Moderator Registered: 06/11/03 Posts: 6996 Loc: In the right lane	Hornady manual I have does not show Benchmark. Lyman and Sierra both show 25.7 max with Sierra 52gr. _________________________ "Anyone taking up handloading necessarily plays with unknown factors and takes chances. But so does anyone who drives a car,goes to a cocktail party,eats in a restaurant,or gets married." Jack O'Connor 1963
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#1355714 - 08/23/09 12:37 AM Re: Anyone have a Hornady load book for load data? [Re: venatic]
huntnfish08 Seasoned Member Registered: 11/28/07 Posts: 342 Loc: Central Wisconsin	Seems a bit low to me. HOdgdons site lists 26.0 for a 53gr Sierra HP. http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp I know different maufacturers have different data. But still odd? Adam
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#1355716 - 08/23/09 12:39 AM Re: Anyone have a Hornady load book for load data? [Re: huntnfish08]
huntnfish08 Seasoned Member Registered: 11/28/07 Posts: 342 Loc: Central Wisconsin	25.8gr shot amazing through my rifle. No bolt stick or primer flowing. The brass isn't full of powder. That doesn't really mean anything, but I thought it would run a bit higher.
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#1355772 - 08/23/09 08:16 AM Re: Anyone have a Hornady load book for load data? [Re: huntnfish08]
Rich44 Die Hard Member II Registered: 02/26/06 Posts: 1893 Loc: NE OH	The 7th edition Hornady manual list BENCHMARK from 22.1 2900fps starting to 25.0 3200fps Max for 52-53gr bullets
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#1355803 - 08/23/09 09:46 AM Re: Anyone have a Hornady load book for load data? [Re: Rich44]
kelbro Die Hard Member II Registered: 06/07/06 Posts: 1145 Loc: AZ	I have loaded them over 26gr of Benchmark with 92gr brass and no obvious pressure signs. Tell me your barrel length and brass type (weight if possible) and I'll run it through QuickLoad and give your their approximations. Edited by kelbro (08/23/09 09:48 AM) _________________________ Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
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#1356619 - 08/24/09 03:15 AM Re: Anyone have a Hornady load book for load data? [Re: kelbro]
huntnfish08 Seasoned Member Registered: 11/28/07 Posts: 342 Loc: Central Wisconsin	Lake City '08. 91.7 at trimlength of 1.750" 22" BBL Much appreciated, Adam
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