223 handload to match ACOG BDC

[esheato]

I have a 16" AR with a ACOG TA33GH and was shooting PRVI 62 FMJ to match the BDC...worked perfectly out to 600 yards.

Unfortunately, I cannot find 62 FMJ in component form in the quantities I would like (2-5k).

What is another load, say 55 grn, that would match? Velocity? Bullet BC?

When I called Trijicon they were useless...had no information for me. $1000 and it works with one load and the manufacturer doesn't have any other solutions. Pissed? Yes

Dont want to shoot green tip as I'm shooting steel and don't want to damage it. Also dont want to buy factory when I can make it in my garage.

I realize I could just load an accurate load and map where it impacts but I'd like to use the BDC like it is supposed to...intuitively

Thanks in advance.

Ed

[esheato]

Duplicate....sorry. Please delete.

[shootist~]

What is another load, say 55 grn, that would match?

Just about anything will be close if you first zero for 300.

[Stangman]

Not match quality or anything, but plenty good enough for some training rounds. I made some from these in 55gr last year & they did well for me with some imr 4064. I'm sure they'd do fine with some varget behind them as well.

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/2586165491/armscor-bullets-22-caliber-224-diameter-62-grain-full-metal-jacket-boat-tail