W748 / Hornady 75g OTM

[joker1969]

Just bought a lb. of W748 and a box of 100 H. 75g. OTM bullets but for the life of me I cannot find ANY load data using the two. Is it just me or is this combo a no go??? Any thoughts?

[Colt guy]

If your bullet 75gr OTM is the same as 75gr HPBT item #2279
Here is your reloading data.


Hornady's #9 reloading manual

page 156
223 Remington Service Rifle Data

Hornady 75gr. BTHP #2279

Winchester 748 powder

starting load 20.2 gr. @ 2200fps max 23.3 gr. @ 2600fps


I have sent a message to Hornady to check to make sure the bullet you are calling 75gr OTM is indeed the same bullet as the 75gr. HPBT item #2279, I should get an answer on Monday.


page 160
5.56 NATO

Hornady 75gr. HPBT item #2279

winchester 748 powder

Starting Load 22.4gr @2500fps max 25.1 @ 2800fps

[joker1969]

Thank you so much. Thought I'd have to wait until Mon. to change out my powder as my reloading supply guy is closed on the weekend. Now the fun begins.:)

[Colt guy]

Is the item number on your box of bullets #2279????

[joker1969]

Yep. #2279 it is.

[joker1969]

Colt Guy, I just looked @ the box that the bullets came in and it reads; 75gr BTHP #2279. I asked the guy at the store for Hornady 75gr OTM and this is what he gave me. I wonder if there is a diff. in the two?
Again, thanks. Your info really helped. The Hornady loading manual is next on my list.

[Colt guy]

I am betting that 75gr. OTM {open top Match} and 75gr BTHP are one in the same when using loading data. I have asked the question to Hornady and should have answer on Monday.

I have seen this before with Hornady when loading V-max and Z-max bullets, same bullet different colored tips and different names.

[texasgunhand]

I always thought OTM was the military's way of saying hollow point with out saying hollow point??

Just to make sure joker, i didnt see it any were..The box does say Hornady right??

Grab yourself the Hornady #9 reload manual since it seems Hornady bullets are sold by everyone now,even Academy...

I also didnt see a COAL that seems like it would be important with a OTM bullets.

[Colt guy]

Here's the replay from Hornady

Thank you for contacting us. Hornady Manufacturing only makes (2) 75gr bullets in 22 caliber; the BTHP and the A-Max. Therefore, if you have seen an advertisement for a Hornady projectile as an Open Tip Match, then yes, it is indeed the same projectile and will feature the same item number. I hope this clears it up. Thanks again,