Barnes Load Data in Caliber .223 Rem.
Barnes
Barnes Bullets, established in 1932 by Fred Barnes in Bayfield, Colorado, has grown to become a prominent name in the ammunition industry, particularly noted for its high-quality and innovative bullet designs. Initially, the company specialized in creating custom-made bullets, tailored to meet the specific needs of individual shooters. This meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality quickly earned Barnes a reputation for producing some of the finest bullets available. In 1974, the company was sold to Randy Brooks, who continued to innovate, leading to the development of Barnes' s ...
.223 Rem.
The .223 Remington has its roots in the late 1950s and early 1960s as a civilian adaptation of a small, high-velocity military intermediate cartridge. Developed from experiments to produce a lightweight, flat-shooting round for the ArmaLite AR-15 platform, the .223 Remington was standardized for commercial sale in 1964. Over decades it evolved alongside rifle and barrel technology — changing twist rates, improved metallurgy and the arrival of more precise bullets — while remaining a staple for sport shooters and hunters. For ammunition reloaders, the history matters because early military and ...
