Wondering if anyone has any experience in the AI rounds at all.  I shoot a .223AI, a .243AI, and am looking at getting a .280AI.

Curious if anyone has ever worked up any loads for the .223 and .280.

I reload .223, but not the .223 AI...  When I was starting, I found this guide on 6mmBR.  Perhaps it will be helpful to you, as well.

 

http://www.6mmbr.com/223rem.html

Yeah, I've visited that one before.  Looking more for specific data with twist rates and bullet/powder combinations.  I'm fairly comfortable with the .223AI and where it is, but curious to work up a couple odd ball loads for it to see how it shoots.  Would like to compare it to others, is all.

Years ago I reloaded almost all my rifle rounds in .244 Rem., 22/250 and 30.06. These days I reload for my .357 magnum only. Most calibers reload the say way (technique-wise). However you need a good reloading manual to get you on the right path. I like the Speer #14, but I could probably benefit from an update.

Check the reloading forums at snipershide.com.  A lot of guys use the 223AI as a training platform for their heavier bolt guns.  Here's a link for the AI load data.

 

http://forum.snipershide.com/snipers-hide-reloading-depot/660-data-all-cals-ackley-imp.html

I know a lot of guys in the coyote world use the AI's. The Predator Masters forums have a great deal of reloading information if you haven't visited there!

I have extensive reloading experience and experience with AI platforms. If you have questions fire away.

Back in the day I reloaded all my own rife cartridges (including full-length resizing).

I did my sighting-in and pet load experimenting on the same farms where I hunted woodchucks.

Though I never paid a range fee, I did pay in another way. I never wore headgear and my right ear rings 24/7 

Anyway, I spent many fun hours tailoring pet loads for my 222 Rem Mag, 270 Win and 300 H&H.

Today, I still use my RCBS powder scale for quickly sorting hooks, split-shot, jigs, etc.

 

Roger

I handload for the .45acp, the 7.62x54r, and the 7.92x57js.  (The 7.92x57j, 7.92x57js, and the 7.92x57jss are typically lumped together in the US as the 8mm Mauser.  They are three different, though closely related rounds, but the more powerful ones may take apart older actions like the M88.)

 

Josh

Years ago I reloaded almost all my rifle rounds in .244 Rem., 22/250 and 30.06. These days I reload for my .357 magnum only. Most calibers reload the say way (technique-wise). However you need a good reloading manual to get you on the right path. I like the Speer #14, but I could probably benefit from an update.

 

That jogs my memory.

I remember when the 22/250 wildcat was first introduced. Though I never owned that caliber,

I shot my buddies 22/250 Savage. It had a remarkably flat trajectory but was drifty in a fresh breeze

 

Roger

The 22-250 was developed for woodchuck. There hearing is so sharp if the wind is right they can hear the sear click when the gun is fired and get back into there hole before the bullet hit them. The 22-250 solved that problem.

I reload for just about every caliber. I'm changing over from single ram presses to progressive presses for most of my rifle calibers and all my handgun calibers. The other bigger calibers will be done on a turret press.

I reload regularly, but I've never messed with the AI's. I'm actually kind of old school, when it comes to coyote hunting.  I still prefer the .222 Remington.  I do use a .22-250, when I hunt open ground and the shots are longer.

I have all the stuff still but I haven't reloaded in about 2 yrs now

The 22-250 was developed for woodchuck. There hearing is so sharp if the wind is right they can hear the sear click when the gun is fired and get back into there hole before the bullet hit them. The 22-250 solved that problem.

I reload for just about every caliber. I'm changing over from single ram presses to progressive presses for most of my rifle calibers and all my handgun calibers. The other bigger calibers will be done on a turret press.

 

Man, I'm the opposite.  I went from a Lyman turret to a single-stage Rockchucker.  It appeals to my OCD.

 

Josh