Leverevolution 223

hunter24605 · Jul 22, 2022

Curious whats y'alls thought on using leverevolution in the 223. Its pretty close to CFE223 on the charts. I have 6 lbs we bought for the grendels and a couple 30-30's I load for. Its said it works well with the heavies like the 75-77 OTM. I was thinking about using it for the 64 BSB. I tried a few today up to 26.0 and primers looked good, no signs of pressure. This AR has a 5.56 chamber, so I think I'll go a tad more and see if a node develops. But given this one has a 16" barrel, 2800+ is not too shabby with a 64 grainer.
22.0 2364
22.5 2393
23.0 2434
23.5 2458
24.0 2498
24.5 2560
25.0 2596
25.5 2764
26.0 2816

flyingagg · Jul 22, 2022

I saw in another forum someone using it with 55 varmageddon in 5.56 and getting 3,300 spf in 20 inch barrel.

RL338 · Jul 22, 2022

I ran Tac with the 64gr SBS at 25.5grs. 24” barrel velocity was 2970’s.

hunter24605 · Jul 22, 2022

RL338 said:
I ran Tac with the 64gr SBS at 25.5grs. 24” barrel velocity was 2970’s.

Haha same load here proves that no doubt TAC is a champ with the BSB. I’m wanting to develop backup loads for all my rifles just in case something becomes unavailable in the future.

wvbuckbuster · Jul 22, 2022

I have used Tac with the 60gr PT. Might have to give this powder another look see. Dan.

hunter24605 · Jul 23, 2022

wvbuckbuster said:
I have used Tac with the 60gr PT. Might have to give this powder another look see. Dan.

Dan, if you happen to see TAC locally hit me up, I haven't found much lately. I still have about 2-1/2 pounds, but that goes pretty quick through 4 AR's..LOL

AFG270 · Jul 23, 2022

FYI, Tac is available at Midsouth Shooters supply as of this morning. Also available is CFE223 and imr4064.

hunter24605 · Jul 23, 2022

AFG270 said:
FYI, Tac is available at Midsouth Shooters supply as of this morning. Also available is CFE223 and imr4064.

yeah, I got a shootingbot alert last night, and have it in my cart, but hoping to luck into it locally to avoid the hazmat, but will probably just end up having to order it. It comes available, on line, pretty regularly.

RL338 · Jul 23, 2022

The other day PV had 8lbers if Tac. For me it’s now cheaper to pay shipping/hazmat than local LGS. Look like leverevolution is going to work for you.

hunter24605 · Jul 23, 2022

RL338 said:
The other day PV had 8lbers if Tac. For me it’s now cheaper to pay shipping/hazmat than local LGS. Look like leverevolution is going to work for you.

That’s one of the benefits of being a FedEx driver, I like to see a hazmat manifest in my paperwork going to a LGS, if I have time I’ll ask them to open it up for me

Joec7651 · Jul 23, 2022

hunter24605 said:
That’s one of the benefits of being a FedEx driver, I like to see a hazmat manifest in my paperwork going to a LGS, if I have time I’ll ask them to open it up for me

Hey! That’s cheating! No fair. Lol

wvbuckbuster · Jul 24, 2022

hunter24605 said:
Dan, if you happen to see TAC locally hit me up, I haven't found much lately. I still have about 2-1/2 pounds, but that goes pretty quick through 4 AR's..LOL

Will do. Didn't see any at Heritage last week and haven't been in Survival for awhile but I'll keep my eyes open for you. Dan.

SJB358 · Jul 27, 2022

LVR is all I use in my 223/5.56 Hunter. I’m using 26 grains in range pickup brass and it does real well for me. 2750-2800 depending on barrel length. I’m a pretty devoted fan of the 77 TMK so that’s what I run through my Dillon.

DrMike · Jul 27, 2022

Pretty impressive riflery, Scott. Nothing wrong with those loads or that shooting.

hunter24605 · Jul 27, 2022

That’s great to hear. I found a node around 26.5. If I get a break from the rain, I’m going to load some up tomorrow and see how they group. It’s definitely good for speed. I have a honey of a load with TAC, but been working on backup loads for the lean times.

SJB358 · Jul 28, 2022

hunter24605 said:
That’s great to hear. I found a node around 26.5. If I get a break from the rain, I’m going to load some up tomorrow and see how they group. It’s definitely good for speed. I have a honey of a load with TAC, but been working on backup loads for the lean times.

That 26-26.5 grain load of LVR depending on case is a great one. I load them by the 100's on the Dillon. They function really well and just shoot well in everything 223 or 5.56. They are excellent coyote getters as well.

hunter24605 · Jul 28, 2022

I loaded up 26.5 and 27.0 and tried them today, and there wasn’t a real difference between the two. Both shot about 1-1/4” which is really good considering there’s a 7lb mil spec trigger in this rifle. I sacrificed my match trigger for my daughters Grendel. I have a PSA nickel boron 2 stage on the way that’s about 3 lb, it should tighten them up some. But, I accomplished what I set out to do, and found a backup to the TAC load, should it become unavailable.

SJB358 · Aug 3, 2022

hunter24605 said:
I loaded up 26.5 and 27.0 and tried them today, and there wasn’t a real difference between the two. Both shot about 1-1/4” which is really good considering there’s a 7lb mil spec trigger in this rifle. I sacrificed my match trigger for my daughters Grendel. I have a PSA nickel boron 2 stage on the way that’s about 3 lb, it should tighten them up some. But, I accomplished what I set out to do, and found a backup to the TAC load, should it become unavailable.

It seems like a great load really. I have shot quite a few in AR's and a few bolt guns and they've been excellent across the board.

Take a look at the Larue MBT trigger as well. Little less money than the more expensive triggers out there but I kinda like mine more than the Geisselle G2S's.

xphunter · Aug 3, 2022

Glad you found that back up load. Curious to see how your new trigger changes things.

hunter24605 · Aug 5, 2022

Got the new PSA 2 stage trigger put in. After some plinkers to adjust to the 2-stage, I re-shot the previous group that was 1.25” with the old trigger. It brought the group size down to 3/4” might get a little tighter with some more practice adjusting to a 2 stage.