I have been using IMR 3031. 55 grain bullet. I have no problem with this but I am having trouble finding it. There might be better powder for this but it is ok and I am running short. I need suggestions on something that is reasonably plentiful and I can work up a good load. Thanks !
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Best powder for accuracy. 223. I want something I can find.
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Have you looked at favorite loads posted at Handloader.com?
Both of my currently, as well as every one that I have ever owned were better shooters than I am; even with crap (Wolf / Tula) ammo.
I PERSONALLY like the mil-surplus version of BLC(2) ... when it can be found, it is quite inexpensive. AND, I believe that by this Fall, we will see
reloading components both plentiful and reasonably priced.
For those interested, check out this link (and drool over the pre-panic prices!!!)
http://www.223reloads.com/home/223-5-56-info/223-5-56-reloading/wc-846-loads
Another Cumming, GA neighbor has a strong attraction towards CFE223
Both of my currently, as well as every one that I have ever owned were better shooters than I am; even with crap (Wolf / Tula) ammo.
I PERSONALLY like the mil-surplus version of BLC(2) ... when it can be found, it is quite inexpensive. AND, I believe that by this Fall, we will see
reloading components both plentiful and reasonably priced.
For those interested, check out this link (and drool over the pre-panic prices!!!)
http://www.223reloads.com/home/223-5-56-info/223-5-56-reloading/wc-846-loads
Another Cumming, GA neighbor has a strong attraction towards CFE223
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Other powders that work well are hard to find also.
748 is my fav as well. There is a good bit of room to work and it is very clean.
Anything .223 related is going to be hard to find.
For all of my .223/5.56 stuff, I've been having really good luck with IMR 8208-XBR.
Some others to look at:
Benchmark
TAC
AR-Comp
AA2230
Varget
H335 and BLC-2 - not the most accurate, but consistently good across many bullet types
For all of my .223/5.56 stuff, I've been having really good luck with IMR 8208-XBR.
Some others to look at:
Benchmark
TAC
AR-Comp
AA2230
Varget
H335 and BLC-2 - not the most accurate, but consistently good across many bullet types
Reloader 15 delivers excellent accuracy and meters well for a non spherical powder.
For accuracy the above mentioned W748 is likely the best spherical powder I've used.
For me H322 has become a favorite in the AR's. It doesn't deliver top velocities in the .223, but the accuracy has been exceptional. It works magic for the 6.8 too.
For accuracy the above mentioned W748 is likely the best spherical powder I've used.
For me H322 has become a favorite in the AR's. It doesn't deliver top velocities in the .223, but the accuracy has been exceptional. It works magic for the 6.8 too.
I use BL(c)-2, as well. It does not seem to work exceptionally well for accuracy or velocity. But, it meters well and will work in almost any caliber.
I have read that it works well with 75 grain bullets, but I use the 55 grain FMJs.
I have read that it works well with 75 grain bullets, but I use the 55 grain FMJs.
I'm a big fan of AA2230. I use it for .223 and 6.8. Excellent accuracy. I was doing some testing yesterday on some loads using a Sierra Gameking 65gr SP. I plan on taking a deer with the .223 this fall. I found 26gr had a nice tight group and according to the books it would be somewhere around 2950 fps.
