Loading data for .223 using Unique and 40 Gr. Bullets?????

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Anyone out there have loading data for .223 Rem using Unique powder and 40 gr. bullets?? Read an old lyman loading manual (pre .223) that said that Unique powder can be used for some light rifle loads, but gave no data. I have a boat load of Unique that might go bad if I don't use it. I already have data for blue dot and 40 gr. bullets. Thanks in advance.

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Over on the 24hourcampfire...in the varmint section there was a guy who recently did extensive work with pistol powder in the .223
 
Lyman cast bullet handbook, Third edition:

Unique w/ 37 gr. #2 alloy FN
Starting grs. 7.0@ 2070 fps = 19,200 CUP
Max. grs. 10.0@ 2690 fps = 33,500 CUP


Unique w/ 41 gr. #2 alloy RN
Starting grs. 7.0@ 1945 fps = 21,000 CUP
Max. grs. 10.0@ 2530 fps = 36,400 CUP

Unique w/45 gr. #2 alloy FN
Starting grs. 6.8@ 1900 fps = 20,400 CUP
Max. grs. 9.5@ 2300 fps = 35,000 CUP

Unique w/ 54 gr. #2 alloy RN
Starting grs. 6.7@ 1805 fps = 22,000 CUP
Max. grs. 9.0@ 2110 fps = 30,000 CUP
 
Evil Lurker,

I guess I should have mentioned, the data that I need is for a copper jacketed hollow point. Thanks for the information for the lead bullets.

Happy hunting .. Emilio .. Pico Rivera, Ca.
 
Thank you all for the loading info. It was all very helpful.

Happy hunting .. Emilio .. Pico rivera, Ca.

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