I have a 16" dpms stainless bull in .223 with 1 in 9 twist. I've shot quite a few 75 grain bullets through it out to 600 yds or so. I'm wanting to use it for some coyote calling and possibly ground squirrels as well. Living in California has me limited to hunting with copper bullets so I was looking at the 40 grain lead free ballistic tips. I'm looking for at least 3600fps...more is better. I realize that the short barrel is going to hurt me some but I've seen loads over 3800fps in a 24" barrel.
The powders I'm looking at are Accurate 2200, Accurate 2015, RL7, RL10, Benchmark and H4198 or IMR4198. I can't even find RL7 or H4198. RL10 and Benchmark are scarce but I did find some. A2200, A2015 and IMR 4198 are available but I hear that metering IMR4198 is about as painful as 3031. Anybody have a suggestion for me on these powders? I'd like to order a couple to try so I can make the hazardous material fee worth it.
The powders I'm looking at are Accurate 2200, Accurate 2015, RL7, RL10, Benchmark and H4198 or IMR4198. I can't even find RL7 or H4198. RL10 and Benchmark are scarce but I did find some. A2200, A2015 and IMR 4198 are available but I hear that metering IMR4198 is about as painful as 3031. Anybody have a suggestion for me on these powders? I'd like to order a couple to try so I can make the hazardous material fee worth it.