3031 load data help

[rbahri5206]

I have a question about imr 3031 and 55 grain .223, according to imr website it states 20-21.3 grains but I have read online people loading way over that,must wondering if anybody has any insight on that?

[Exodus343]

hodgdon online is a better source, check that out

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

[rbahri5206]

hodgdon online is a better source, check that out
http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

This is where I got the data from but I was reading other forums as well

[Dsal_13]

Yea I got my data from the Hodgdon site

[Ferrum]

I have a question about imr 3031 and 55 grain .223, according to imr website it states 20-21.3 grains but I have read online people loading way over that,must wondering if anybody has any insight on that?

Yes people will use charges other than those listed on IMR's website. Not everyone is going to have the same barrel length, twist and desired velocities.

This is why it is important to start low, and work your way up, in order to find the sweet spot for your particular firearm. It won't be the same as everyone else's.

[Germz]

I'm guessing you don't own a reloading manual. Buy one.

[JNunez23]

I load 23 grains of 3031, works nicely with a 55 FMJ.

Per Sierra Bullets manual-

* 23.1 grains @ 2700 FPS
* 23.6 grains @ 2800 FPS
* 24.1 grains @ 2900 FPS
* 24.6 grains @ 3k FPS- MAX LOAD!!!

Good luck OP, and get a manual

[rbahri5206]

I load 23 grains of 3031, works nicely with a 55 FMJ.

Per Sierra Bullets manual-

* 23.1 grains @ 2700 FPS
* 23.6 grains @ 2800 FPS
* 24.1 grains @ 2900 FPS
* 24.6 grains @ 3k FPS- MAX LOAD!!!

Good luck OP, and get a manual

thank you for the info, what manual do you recomend? im gonna order one today

[Exodus343]

thank you for the info, what manual do you recomend? im gonna order one today

Lyman's 49th edition

[JNunez23]

Lyman's 49th edition

This one! Lol

Worst case, get the "One Book/ One Caliber photocopied books for a few bucks. But the Lyman is the best bang for your buck.

Good luck brotha! Be safe.

[rbahri5206]

This one! Lol

Worst case, get the "One Book/ One Caliber photocopied books for a few bucks. But the Lyman is the best bang for your buck.

Good luck brotha! Be safe.

thank you im off right now to go pick one up

[seanorgm@earthlink.net]

Overloads and dumb luck

The Lyman (which ever edition is current) is very good. I also keep up with the latest Sierra, Hodgdon and Hornady manuals, in no particular order.

By the way: Lots of people shoot over loads. Contrary to popular belief, an overload will not always 'blow up' a firearm. An overload will surely beat up a firearm before its time, but actual catastrophic explosions with bits of gun flying all over creation are comfortably rare. So the less intelligent think an overload is okay and continue to shoot overloads.

I would urge caution. Guns, fingers and eyes tend to last longer that way.