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There is a range of powders on the burning rate chart that are deemed acceptable to use with the M1. IMR 4895 is widely accepted as the powder that best hits the 'sweet spot' in the range of powders to use with 150 grain bullets that are M1 Rifle-friendly. I have myself used IMR 3031 on the 'fast' side of the chart and IMR4320 on the 'slow ...AR-C will usually be more accurate, and 8208 will yield slightly more speed. CFE-223 (and Leverevolution) is the velocity king in the Grendel, but at the expense of temp sensitivity. With max loads, it's unmistakably harder on the weapon if tuned for other powders. Burn rate is quite slow compared to AR-C and 8208.1,240. According to QL IMR4227 should be suitable for .223 with 24" velocities in the range of 3150 fps (55 gr) to 3200 fps (3200 fps). Those should be usable ballistics as they represent what I have been using for 50+ years in a .222. They may not be the best velocities attainable but they are certainly good enough.Kansas City, Missouri. Dec 30, 2010. #10. Re: Whats your fav powder for 69gr 223. IMR 4895 23grs Win Brass Win primer 2.260 oal. 20" 1-8 twist AR-15. velocity was 2608-2630. Shot this at 600 the green lines connect the 69 smk load and the red lines connect a 168gr AMax load also with IMR 4895.A2230, CFE223, and BL-C (2) are all excellent powders for 55gr projectiles and meter very well. Varget and AR Comp make for great shooting 55gr rounds too, but don't meter as well being chopped extrude. H335, best .223/5.56 55gr powder out there.Back to the OP: 1. Best accuracy with a given bullet & powder will depend on your rifle. 2. Best velocities will be achieved with (RL-17, CFE223/Alliant 2000MR, RE-15, Varget) in that order. 3. The best projectiles for wind drift wil be as follows (208AMAX, 185 Bergers, 178/175, 168s, 155s).Gustav7 said: When I first did my load development, I tried 77gr Nosler CC and 77gr TMK's with TAC. Ended up sticking with the TMK's but the Noslers weren't bad. I had two main loads for my 18" Lothar Walther barreled AR: 23.4gr TAC - roughly 2620fps. 24.5gr TAC - roughly 2740fps.Posted May 21, 2004. I like Ramshot TAC and Vhit N540 for the heavies. 748 meters well, but is very temp sensitive. Try polishing the inside of your powder die insert thingie. It should keep your powder from hanging up and causing half charges. I made this change and Varget meters a lot better.The burn rate is medium in the scale of our rifle powders, and it works like a charm with .223 Remington, ... Use the very Best – Use Vihtavuori Smokeless Powders. Jack Neary. Vihtavuori offers tested loading data for N133 powder for the following calibers:.204 Ruger – .221 Remington Fireball – .222 Rem. – .223 Rem. – .22 PPC-USA ...3917 posts · Joined 2009. #35 · Oct 18, 2020. I load for all three of those cartridges (for Mini 14, M1 Garand, and Remington Model Seven), and use a different powder for each (.223=Hodgdon Benchmark, .30-06=IMR-4064, 7mm-08=H414. All three cartridges are very forgiving, and many load combos are excellent performers.Smokeless spherical medium rifle powder. Improved velocity and density for more efficient metering and loading. Excellent performance in heavy .223 and .308 loads. Enables reloaders to duplicate certain factory loaded ammunition. …Phil Arrington - Arrington Accuracy, now retired, always recommended AA-2520 for heavy bullets in .223/5.56mm. I considered his published load data to be hot, but he did live in Arizona, so he would have had firsthand experience shooting at high ambient temperatures. My choice has always been extruded powders: Varget.Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s Velocity fps; Norma 200: Max 22.8 Min 21.8: 975 927: 3199 3041: Norma 201: Max 25.5 Min 24.2: 996 940: 3268 3084The very best subsonic 223 load for any of these rifles is a .22 conversion using a 1-9 twist barrel and 60gr SSS ammo from Aguila. Loading up that huge oversized .223 case for subsonics is a waste of time and money. ... It fills more than half the case with powder. I agree that the 22lr makes a much better subsonic platform for plinking, but ...Here is a list of pet loads for Service Rifles, you will see many 77 grain loads as well as others. IMR 4064, IMR 4895, VV 140, and AA 2520, might some options with the heavies. VV-140 was Sierra's accuracy powder with the 77gr HPBTs. 4895 or 4831 depending on barrel length.N133 is a tubular powder with grain dimensions of 1,1 mm length and 0,8 mm diameter. ... Use the very Best – Use Vihtavuori Smokeless Powders! Jack Neary . ... .204 Ruger.221 Remington Fireball.224 Valkyrie.222 Remington.223 Remington.22 Nosler.22 PPC-USA.22-250 Remington 6 mm PPC-USA 6 mm BR Norma 6,5 mm Grendel 6,5 x 47 Lapua.308 …advrider.com. Oct 7, 2012. #10. Re: Most temp insensitive 223 throwable powder? Accurate 2460. Meters like water, works well in all my ARs and bolt guns. I use it for sage rats and rockchucks n the spring and summer, coyotes in the winter, and have never had a problem. 1911fan. aviumvenator.Re: Favorite Powder for .223. « Reply #9 on: October 30, 2008, 08:44:02 pm ». Fastest to slowest on the above mentioned powders: H335, AA2230, AA2460, 4895. But all four are very close in the charts I have. With Vihtavuori N135 falling between H335 and AA2230.Feb 9, 2024 · Final Verdict: CFE BLK Smokeless Powder is a top-tier choice for 300 Blackout reloaders who demand precision, versatility, and consistency in their ammunition. Its clean-burning properties, exceptional temperature stability, and ability to perform across a range of loads make it a favorite among enthusiasts.3914 posts · Joined 2009. #9 · Mar 22, 2020. I feed my 583 series (2016) Mini 14 52-55 gr bullets and Hodgdon Benchmark powder in Winchester cases. So far, about 2-2.5" groups at 100 yds. I polished the trigger sears for a pull of just under 4 lbs. I use a Bushnell 1-4x32 scope for load work.So the question is what is the best powder for both the .223's and .308, will handle heavier bullets in .308, and will get me the velocity needed to push the large pills out to 1000 yards? From what research I've done, BL-C(2) and Varget will work but I'm not sure about BL-C(2)'s ability to get the velocity I need in the .308.Yes, many shooters consider Accurate 1680 to be a high-performance powder for the AR-15 .223. 5. Are there any specific load data recommendations for Accurate 1680 and the AR-15 .223? Yes, accurate load data for Accurate 1680 can typically be found on the manufacturer’s website. 6.Other exceptional choices include: Hodgdon H4895 and IMR 4895 (not the same powder, so make sure you follow the specific loading instructions for each) Norma 203-B. Vihtavuori N150. Varget powder, also from Hodgdon. Hodgdon CFE 223 is another popular choice, and it's designed to reduce copper fouling, which is great for the health of your barrel.Most ½ to ¼ MOA took some time to develop but outstanding powder for the 223. 4 Ramshot Tac. Posted by Herb Rosenbaum on Mar 27th 2022 We are using the Ramshot Tac for the Service Rifle 5.56mm ammo. Shoots great and is quite accurate at 100 yards. 5 Flows great in progressive loader ...6. Jul 21, 2010. #10. I've been working up loads for my 270WSM the last couple of weeks with the Hodgdon Extreme powders for the same reasons you mentioned. 69grns of H1000 yielded 3065fps and .69in groups @ 100yds. 61.5grns of H4831SC yielded 2930fps and .86in groups @ 100yds.Now I'm even more uncertain about a good .223 plinking powder. I really like the performance of Benchmark, but it's $181 for 8#, where H335 is $158. CFE223 is $160, and Varget is $184. As for comparing .223 loads, I calculate that a 2 gr difference equates to 160 more rounds out of an 8# jug.Most of us don't think about how long our baking powder has been in the pantry—we buy it, use it, and leave it until we need it again. Unfortunately, baking powder has a shelf life...TC Shooter. 157 posts · Joined 2003. #4 · Jun 15, 2005. 14" Contender 223 Rem Best/Most Accura. I have also used H322 with great results in the 14" .223. The bullets that I used most often were Sierra 52,53 gr match. Tried some Remington match primers and they worked very well. Also Federal match primers.Feb 23, 2019 · Reloder15: My favorite for 69-77gr, as well as 52gr SMK. Varget, a close second for heavies, only a small tune needed for my Chargemaster (I slow down the last metering stage so it doesn’t over throw) CFE 223: good for 55-69gr, 26.5gr and 55gr FMJ is perfect. Reloder10x great for light bullets, like 52gr and 53gr.I shoot pointed 82 bergers. I've tried a lot of powders: Varget, TAC, H4895, RL15, and finally 8208xbr. Varget was excellent, but too bulky and a little slow. TAC meters like water, and has excellent velocity, but is more temperature sensitive than I would like.I have a bunch of 223/556 range pick up and 4LBS of benchmark sitting around. Was wondering if anybody used it with Hornady 55GR FMJBT's . J. jpcowboy Supporter. Supporter. ... Best powder for 20" 338WSM. Catskinner88; Oct 31, 2023; Reloading Depot ; Replies 0 Views 112. Oct 31, 2023. Catskinner88. C. A. SOLD Origin 223 AI Prefit Benchmark.Aside from improved efficiency, modern smokeless powder has picked up features like temperature insensitivity, and copper-fouling removal technology. Looking over the data at hodgdonreloading.com, the two powders that garnered our interest were IMR 4166 and Hodgdon CFE 223. IMR 4166 is part of their new Enduron line that launched just a few ...Re: 223 load data for adi powders. by Mitch » Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:01 pm. duncan61 wrote: I use 2208 in my .222 and found that minimum loads shoot accurate and do the job.I load 22.2 gr under a 50 gr PSP win. ADI data for .223 is 55 GR. AR2208 22.8 2996 47600 psi 24.0 C 3134 53300 psi. That is wrong.RE-15 and IMR4064 are my favorites with a 69gr Sierra. TAC is good too but I mostly use that with 77gr bullets. There are lots of new powders that I've never tried so maybe CFE223 or AR-Comp or whatever works great too. 223 usually works well with lots of powders. Hornady likes N-140 best for 223 service rifles.Oct 4, 2008. #7. I recently tried N133 for the first time too. Using a TC Super 14 in .223 and a Rem 700 LTR 20" , also a .223. The results were very encouraging for the first time out with a new powder! The average for three 5 shot groups @ 100yds with the 14" TC was a pleasing .716" using a charge of 23.0 grains , Sierra 52MK , Lapua brass ...Best Powder for .223: Hodgdon H4895. If you are looking for a good powder to load .223 rounds for your bolt gun or AR-15, it’s hard to go wrong with Hodgdon‘s H4895. While this Hodgdon powder will work great with just about any .223 load, it really shines with the heavier bullets. H4895 does a great job of pushing those heavier bullets up ...2953 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Apr 13, 2015. I've been getting ready to load up some .223 loads for my newest rifle and I've discovered than most of the powder I have is either too fast or 2 slow for this round. In an old Speer manual I have has loads for a few weights of bullets with H380. I'm hoping to talk to someone that has loaded this ...Currently I am loading .243 win with 95 gr. Berger VLD on top of 34.5 gr. IMR 4064. I am getting great results but the IMR 4064 meters very poorly. I am loading .223 Rem with a 69 gr SMK on top of 25 gr. RL-15 and have fantastic results. I have no complaints as far. as accuracy which is my main goal. However, I've been hearing good things about ...Best Powder Funnel for 223? I'm just starting to load 223, and I just discovered that my ancient RCBS powder funnel doesn't work very well. It flops around because the neck is designed to work with anything up to .45, and the hole in the center is actually slightly larger than .22, so you have to hold it very carefully or some of the powder ...Bozeman, MT. Mar 11, 2012. #4. I have used varget with good results, but H-380 is my preferred powder for the 22-250. I shoot mostly 52 grain A-max in mine with 38.5 grains of h-380. This is a mild 1/2 moa load at about 3600fps in my rifle. I think I can load up to 41 grains if I really want to get them going but, I figure barrel life is better ...The burn rate is medium in the scale of our rifle powders, and it works like a charm with .223 Remington, ... Use the very Best - Use Vihtavuori Smokeless Powders. Jack Neary. Vihtavuori offers tested loading data for N133 powder for the following calibers:.204 Ruger - .221 Remington Fireball - .222 Rem. - .223 Rem. - .22 PPC-USA ...Smokeless small bore rifle powder. Best choice for light bullet applications in .222 Rem, .223 Rem .22-250 Rem and key bench rest calibers. Also great in light bullet .308 Win loads. Excellent for bench rest cartridges. Great in 223 and 22-250 with light bullets. Optimum velocity in small cal varmint loads. Principal Purpose: Light Varmint ...A2230, CFE223, and BL-C (2) are all excellent powders for 55gr projectiles and meter very well. Varget and AR Comp make for great shooting 55gr rounds too, but don't meter as well being chopped extrude. H335, best .223/5.56 55gr powder out there.2 days ago · IMR 4064 Smokeless Powder. The most versatile propellant in the IMR line, used for 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, 220 Swift, 6mm Remington, 243 Winchester Super Short Magnum, 308 Winchester, 338 Winchester Magnum, and the list goes on and on. Versatility with uniformity and accuracy. Hodgdon IMR 4064 is a smokeless …Ramshot TRUE BLUE Powder. A very fine spherical powder, perfect for 9 MM loads in "all" weights from 65-147 grain. This powder is best suited for anything in 9MM. If this powder is not the best 9MM powder you can buy, its top 5 place is secured without a shadow of a doubt.I like Winchester 748 for most of my 223/5.56 loads. I use 23.7 grains with 62 and 69 grain bullets with good results. ... Tried a few Hodgdon powders as well, but BLC-2 worked best for me. Roger - Life GOA, CCRKBA, TSRA, VCDL NRA Benefactor - CRSO; Instr.- Basic Pistol (D.E.), Rifle, Shotgun, PPIH, PPOH, Metallic Cartridge Reloading Army M.P ...Wind River Wyoming. H322 has been the very best for me with 50-55 grain bullets. H335, and 748 being very close behind and both giving higher velocities. H4895 is the best I have used with 69-75 grain bullets. Re: Most Accurate Powders for 223W / 5.56.Hodgdon CFE 223 Smokeless Gun Powder. SKU: HOD223. Rated 4.92 out of 5 based on 326 customer ratings. 326 reviews | Write a review. $ 44.99 - $ 321.99. Select an option to see the availability. Size. Clear. SKU: HOD223 Categories: Reloading, Reloading Powder, Smokeless Powder Tag: hazmat.223 Rem/5.56 Nato is a pretty forgiving cartridge. H335 works extremely well for a wide range of bullet weights. I have also had excellent luck with 748 and 52 grain bullets in my CZ varmint rifle. Other powders I have gotten very good results with in both gas guns and bolt guns are Benchmark, CFE223 Reloder 7, Reloder 15, and Varget.H335 seems to be great for metered 223 rounds. Have a baffle, the problem is the rotor and the sticks don't seem to "mesh" well together. This is the powder drop. CFE 223 meters great! I have the uniflow and it's .1 grains variance It is excellent, my go to for my pdog rounds 55gr zmax.Quote History. Quoted: Good evening all. Looking at my notes for 62gr Hornady FMJ: 24.6gr of H335 powder, Tula KVB primer, Lake City brass at case-over-all-length 2.209 = sweet load. I think you mean " Cartridge OverAll Length (COAL)". Cases are more on the order of 1.750. Posted: 4/23/2020 7:20:35 PM EDT.Most weights in 223, lighter weights in 308 ie 155’s. Also works very well in 6.5 Grendel and lighter weights-120/130gr in Creedmoor. Told will work in 22-250, and have done some limited testing in a 35 REM 14” Thompson Contender barrel. Temp stable and low burn temp relative to its competitors with similar burn rate. Jun 1, 2015 · My top performing powders aEasy to throw accurate charges. Tac, BLC2, AA-223Matched to the right loads, an AR-15 can be incredib
