Just like Precision Rifle and Varget can work for 55 grain bullets, they are not very good for that weight, and best suited for 69 grain and ABOVE in weight. The powders with medium burn rate in the 5.56 range, such as Benchmark, H335, AA2230, AA2460, TAC, Power Pro Varmint, are better "overall" choices for wider range between 50-77 grain.When it comes to powder coating, selecting the right company is crucial. While some individuals may attempt to DIY their powder coating projects, there are several advantages to ch...My intent is to use 80 gr. smk so I thought to make matters simple I would just start with sierra's accuracy load and see how it did. This load is 24.4 grains varget and remington 7 1/2 benchrest primers. I got the supplies and started to load when I noticed the C.O.A.L. Acording to everything i find the C.O.A.L. for a .223 remington is 2.260".Deteriorating smokeless powders produce an acidic odor and may produce a reddish brown fume. (Don’t confuse this with common solvent odors such as alcohol, ether and acetone.) Powder deterioration can be checked by opening the cap on the container and smelling the contents. Powder undergoing deterioration has an irritating acidic odor.Feb 8, 2013 · Feb 21, 2013. #8. I've tried quite a few powders@ different weights for my 52 grain SMK's including IMR 4895, 3031, 4198, W846 but the best load that I found is 26.2 grains of W748 dispensed from an RCBS Chargemaster and CCI small rifle primers .It shoots 0.5" 5 shot groups @ 100 yards in my Remy PSS and sub moa in most of my AR's and being a ...If absolute low cost, low powder charge was the goal, Alliant 2400 pistol powder with a 40 grain bullet, 11-12 grains of powder would do it. Check old materials for data, this is just close to my 22 Hornet load in the 223. A little more mainstream, IMR-4198 is similar, 20 or so grains powder, lighter bullet. After that Exterminator works fine.Reloading for 6mm, 6BR, 6PPC, 223, .308 precision rifle shooting. We could fill a book with 6mm BR reloading recipes, case prep secrets, accurizing tips, and miscellaneous voodoo. Or we could tell you simply take a new Lapua 6BR case, add a CCI 450 primer, drop in 30 grains of Varget, top it with a Fowler 80gr FB bullet at the lands, and shoot it.Jun 22, 2012 · Jun 22, 2012. #11. The 223 in my experience is one of the easiest cartridges to reload since a wide number of powders and bullets work well in it. I've tried a number of powders including IMR 4895, H322, H335, Benchmark, and Varget and all worked well with 50 and 55 grain bullets.Varget comes to mind. Varget, IMR4895, H4895, IMR4064, IMR4320... would all be great options and you should be able to find one or the other. I use varget in a ton of cartridges. It's probably the most versatile powder I've ever encountered. I load it in 17rem, .223, 22-250, 22-243, 22-243AI, 308, 6.5CM, and a few others.I basicly shoot 223 for 300 yard target match. My main bullet is the 77 grain SMK from a 8 twist barrel..I use re 15 mostly,but have been hearing some great things about TAC powder..Noone here handles it though.. So I would have to pay the hasmat fee.. In your honest opinion is it that much....223 WSSM (Winchester Super Short Magnum) - Published Manufacturer Loading DataI 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 ... Best powder for 20" 338WSM. Catskinner88; Oct 31, 2023; Reloading Depot ; Replies 0 Views 112. Oct 31, 2023. Catskinner88. C. A. ... Reloading Depot. Sniper's Hide is a community of Snipers of all ...My personal opinion is I suspect CFE223 is an offshoot of a mil-spec powder (or IS the mil-spec powder), designed to run at 62,000 PSI (or 55,000 psi, depending on what source you read is actually 5.56 M855 chamber pressure) 5.56 load pressure to meet Mil-Spec velocity; with a mil-spec desire for CFE feature.Any of these reloading data tools will serve you well. Which is best for you depends on your personal powder and reloading data tool preferences. My personal favorites are the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center for getting reloading data and the VihtaVouri Reload App for recording load development info and recipes.Some shooters swear by the IMR 4198 and claim that it is the best powder for reloading 223. For over ten years now, IMR still produces the quality 4198 powder that shooters like for …when I first started reloading I started with my WOA .223 barrel. (AR) Tried Hornady 73 eldm. Sierra matchking 69gr, and 55 grain Hornady soft points using H335 powder and ramshot tac. Had Lapua and Winchester virgin brass. Used the good brass for the sierra and eldm. And the Winchester for the...Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment. AR15/10 Rifles . Best powder for .223 55 & 62 gr.? ... The thread is titled "the best powder for .223 55 and 62 grn?" I believe. Sorry for wasting your time. Good luck working up loads. Reply. alaska Well-Known Member. Joined Feb 1, 2010 Messages 1,019 LocationHodgdon CFE 223 powder was developed for use in military propellants to deter copper fouling, hence the acronym CFE (copper fouling eraser). This means a lot less time needed for cleaning, and you do not have to do it as often.When you're reloading your own ammo, having reliable, high-quality powder is critical. At SCHEELS, we carry reloading powder from leading brands like Hodgdon, IMR, Alliant, and more for quality you can trust. Whether you need powder to reload rifle cartridges or powder for shotshells, our selection includes powder for virtually every caliber.Reloading Depot . 0. 09cs Sergeant. Full Member. Minuteman. Feb 17, 2014 161 0 Commiefornia. Mar 1, 2014 #1 ; Hey folkd, I have about 100 223 range brass from my last trip that I picked up, wondering what is a good all around primer for 223, will be using Varget powder with SMK bullets. ... wondering what is a good all around primer for 223 ...Feb 14, 2021 · 88. AR. Feb 13, 2021. #1. I’ve seen the usual 8208 xbr and Varget discussed alot as being great powders for 223 AI. In searching I’ve seen a few people mention Leverevolution as a great powder, but not nearly as many as the 2 aforementioned powders.When COAL places the bullet close to touching the rifling, changes of about 0.005 inch can dramatically alter accuracy. …. For most hunting rifles and bullets, the optimum bullet-to-rifling jump is usually near 0.020 inch; for target cartridges used in target-chambered guns, the ideal jump can be near zero.".Dec 29, 2010 · 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.This powder is comparable to Hodgdon H4350. IMR 4955 is a medium burn speed powder, falling in between IMR 4451 and IMR 7977 in burn speed. It provides top performance in big game cartridges such as 25-06, 280 Remington and 300 Winchester Magnum. This powder is comparable to Hodgdon H4831. IMR 7977 is a slower burn rate in the Enduron family.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. Power Pro™ 4000-MR (Magnum Rifle)Allen, TX, USA. Sep 27, 2020. #1. Today was one those aha moments! I was reloading 5.56 with H335 powder. As I was pouring the powder in the brass with my red plastic funnel, I noticed a few kernels hitting my leg. I measured the actual powder weigh in the brass, and there was a loss of 0.2grs. That explains why all my 223/556 loads with H335 ...When it comes to powder coating, finding the right company for your project is crucial. Whether you are looking to coat a small part or an entire vehicle, choosing a reliable and e...Re: Best ADI powder for 223 rifle reloading. by SendIt » Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:34 pm. Ha ha. Fair enough. Sako 85 Hunter Laminated Stainless 30-06 Sprg. Zeiss Conquest HD5 2-10x42. Winchester 1892 44-40.The best powder for this is one of the surplus powders like WC-846 or WC-844. If they were good enough for military standards than they are plenty good enough for my use. Plus before all they craziness went down you could buy either for about $12 a pound if you bought 8lbs.I used load data from the Sierra Reloading Manual 5th Edition listed for 125- and 130-grain bullets in the 9 mm Luger. I selected a dozen powders with different charge weights from their list of 23.1. Hodgdon Universal gunpowder. Hodgdon Universal gunpowder is the best of all worlds for shooters who like to switch things up. This powder is favored by 9mm reloaders because it can be used effectively with a wide variety of bullet weights and kinds. It's also simple to measure and yields reliable outcomes.Powder coating has become a popular choice for wheel finishes in recent years. If you’re looking for powder coat wheels near you, here are the top 5 reasons why you should choose t...I'm just wondering what you guys are running for charge weight on this powder with the 55 Gr. bullets? According to my new Hornady 9th Edition Reloading Manual, it is showing a max charge of 27.5 Gr. of CFE 223 for the 55 Gr. in 5.56 NATO, and 25.4 Gr. (2-1/10th grain less), for the same combination in .223.Remarks: maximum load; COL (in.): 2.551; test barrel with a long throat to accept the COL of 2.559". .223 Remington (Vihtavuori Reloading Guide Edition 6) reloading data with 102 loads. Using bullets from Speer Spire Point, Speer Spitzer, Speer TNT-HP, Lapua HPCE, Sierra HPBT, Hornady FMJBT, Lapua FMJ, Hornady HP, Lapua Scenar, Hornady BTHP.Denver Colorado. Apr 3, 2022. #3. I load tons of different 223 rounds with Varget. In the world of competitive shooting, Varget is considered one of the absolute best powders for 223 cases. Granted, most are loading heavier bullets - say 60~77 grain - but achieving world class results.Tactical Rifle Powder is the ideal powder for Remington 223 cal 55 grain bullets. The propellant flows like water through a volumetric charger. Loaders will see no more than 1/10th of a grain of variation in charge weight from a powder drop. This has been tested in Dillon, RCBS, Lee, Hornady, Hollywood, and Lyman chargers.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.Hodgdon CFE 223 Smokeless Gun Powder. Rated 4.92 out of 5. 326 $ 44.99 - $ 321.99. In Stock. ... best performing, safest, ... safer, and produces 30% more shots/pound than standard black powder. Pyrodex is easier to clean after shooting. At Powder Valley, you can find reloading powder from Hodgdon, as well as these other trusted names, ...Aug 16, 2021 · Johnny's Reloading Bench - These are my thoughts on choosing a powder for 223 and 5.56 pistols and SBRs. Find me other places:Best 300 Blackout Powder - 2022 Review Guide. The 300 Blackout cartridge is known for providing a wide range of bullet weights and velocities much to the chagrin of bullet drop compensating scope reticle designers. When a certain caliber can range from pushing bullets around 150 grains down range around 2500 feet per second to throwing 245 ...Oct 16, 2018. #11. I use Varget for all my .223 loads, for bullet weights from 50gr to 75gr. I don't worry about metering because I use an automatic electronic powder dispenser (RCBS Chargemaster Lite), which is essentially a high/low speed trickler. So far, the weights are either on, or obviously not.28,720. The River in Arizona. Jan 21, 2021. #29. OP, for whatever it may be worth, I've had fantastic results in 6.5 Creedmoor with H4350 and Reloder 16 amd Reloder 17 with 130-147 grain bullets, and with Reloder 26 with 140+ bullets. With 308 I used IMR 4064 and Varget with 175 Matchkings with great results.Apr 15, 2008 · LRH Supporter. There is at least one guy on the Palma team using Benchmark with 155's. I have had very good results with Varget, N140 and N150 in both 223 (w/85.5 & 90) and 308 (w/ 155-200s) in bolt rifles. N140 meters the best. Surprisingly, to me anyway, N150 was the poorest performer of the three with the 200's.Notes: All .223 Remington loads were fired in a 20-inch barreled Sisk Model 700 Remington topped with a 4-12x 50mm Swarovski scope. (Rifle's Varmint - 2014) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .223 Remington (cast bullet loads) reloading data with 33 loads. Using bullets from NEI, Lyman 225646, RCBS SP.What is the best powder for reloading .223 ammo? There are several popular powders used for reloading .223 ammo, including Varget, CFE 223, and BL-C(2). 13. Can I reload .223 ammo without experience?Best powder for .223 in AR-15? Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet CastingI'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 doesn't go into the case.With the correct twist barrel, the versatile 6.5 Creedmoor can take advantage of the wide range of bullet weights available in 6.5 mm (i.e. .264 caliber). Reloaders should keep in mind that the 6.5 Creedmoor works best with medium to medium-slow powders such as H4350, Varget, Win 760, and RE-17."Yeah,that's what I was wanting to know if one powder was better than another just for tracers.My friend said he loaded some 30 cal. tracers before and they wouldn't light up.He didn't know if it was the bullets or not the right powder for them.I use 2230,and IMR 4895 mostly for my .223's. Jeff.After that it was time to pick some powder. For the .308 I picked Accurate Arms LT-30, IMR XBR 8208, Hodgdon Varget, and the classic IMR 4064. For the .223 I grabbed cans of Reloder #7, Varget, IMR 4198, and X-terminator by RamShot. After settling on my choice of brass, powders, and primers it was time to pick the projectiles.Full Story: https://bit.ly/3u2u7w6UR T-Shirts: https://bit.ly/2UEAkgWUR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ultimatereloaderHave you used Hodgdon’s CFE 223 b...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 doesn't go into the case.Thanks everyone. I'm still likely a few weeks away from getting the new rifle, but will pick up a couple boxes of powder in the mean time for testing. Will post back with results in due course. Savage Mark II FVT .22LR. Tikka T3 Lite Stainless 25-06 Remington. Sako L691 6.5x55 SE.Re: Powder For Heavy Bullets in .223. Bought some 77 TMK's last week, haven't loaded them yet. Sierra's mobile app shows VV N140 for the accuracy load for both 77's so that is what I'll try. Sierra says they require 1-8 twist, but I think I'm just high enough that they'll stabilize in my 1-9, we'll see.Be it reloading your 223, 300 Blackout or .308s ammo, the process is same. So let’s talk about some of the basics, what kind of equipment you will need, ... This also brings us to the final steps of the reloading process! Adding the Powder and Seating the Bullet. ... Best Reloading Supplies and Equipment.12. What is the best powder for reloading .223 ammo? There are several popular powders used for reloading .223 ammo, including Varget, CFE 223, and BL-C(2). 13. Can I reload .223 ammo without experience? While it's possible to learn how to reload .223 ammo without prior experience, it's recommended to seek guidance from experienced ...CSG. Nov 30, 2011. #7. Re: Cleanest burning ball powder for .223 (AR15) Fredo, You may want to try PowerPro Varmint. It appears to be faster than the 2000 MR, which is very clean with 80gr. bullets. Unfortunately, I haven't tested the Varmint powder with the 62-69 gr. bullet weights.My intent is to use 80 gr. smk so I thought to make matters simple I would just start with sierra's accuracy load and see how it did. This load is 24.4 grains varget and remington 7 1/2 benchrest primers. I got the supplies and started to load when I noticed the C.O.A.L. Acording to everything i find the C.O.A.L. for a .223 remington is 2.260".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.These are my thoughts on choosing a powder for 223 and 5.56 pistols and SBRs.Find me other places: https://www.patreon.com/reloading https://www.twitch.tv/jo...28,720. The River in Arizona. Jan 21, 2021. #29. OP, for whatever it may be worth, I've had fantastic results in 6.5 Creedmoor with H4350 and Reloder 16 amd Reloder 17 with 130-147 grain bullets, and with Reloder 26 with 140+ bullets. With 308 I used IMR 4064 and Varget with 175 Matchkings with great results.Another best powder for reloading 223 that shooters swear by is the Hodgdon H335. It suits well the .223 Hemington, providing perfect accuracy and high velocity.If you have good, clean, accurate loads with 55gr bullets I would say, for most shooting uses, you would be pretty close when going to the 62gr bullets using the same powder. Just tweek the charge. When I often offer people my opinions and thoughts. I say they are my $0.02 worth, that's probably overpriced.Reloading for the .223 is easy and there are a number of great powder choices. Where is the best place to start? The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center (RDC) lists 21 different powder types that can be used in the .223. All these powders are appropriate in the listed loads. However, if you are new to the .223 the choices can be overwhelming.In the field Mr. Jim Carmichael tested the new powder in a practical way; he won the 2009 Heavy Varmint Aggregate at the International Benchrest Shooters National Championship. Pleasant weather, cold or hot IMR 8208 fills the bill with championship performance in many cartridges from .223 Remington to .458 Winchester.Javascript is required. Please enable javascript before you are allowed to see this page.Historically, it took an average of 20 seconds to load and fire a smoothbore blackpowder musket. Load times for muskets varied by weapon type, the use of prepared cartridges, and t...Find your local distributer of ADI World-Class Powders and Ammunition.Just wondering based on your experiences what you prefer for reloading 5.56 NATO and using CFE 223. I am leaning toward CCI #41 primers at this time. Posted: 12/27/2012 7:30:46 AM EDT. [#1] cc41 or Federal GM205AR are specifically made for 5.56 reloading. These primers are less sensitive and prevent slam fire from the free float firing pin in ...Some shooters swear by the IMR 4198 and claim that it is the best powder for reloading 223. For over ten years now, IMR still produces the quality 4198 powder that shooters like for …Here at Ultimate Reloader we are no stranger to Hodgdon’s CFE — Copper Fouling Eraser — line of powders. We’ve previously taken a close look at both CFE Pistol and CFE 223. CFE BLK was specifically designed for subsonic .300 Blackout, but is also ideal for 7.62x39mm. As a ball powder, it meters consistently, particularly through ...223 Remington Load Data. Explore the world of Nosler, renowned for crafting the finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, and brass. Discover our extensive lineup, including Partition, AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, Custom Competition, and more. Experience superior quality and performance with Nosler products.5) RCBS 9356 Rock Chucker Supreme Press. Amazon. RCBS 9356 Rock Chucker Supreme Press as one of the best 223 reloading kits features durable and strong construction, it has a cast iron construction for utmost strength and versatility. The kit is also very easy to use thanks to the Ambidextrous, O-Frame Design.RL15, 2000MR, H322, TAC, CFE223 and many say Varget will give good results with 68+ grain bullets and I have used all of them but 8208XBR is the powder I like most. I have been able to get the best velocities with heavy bullets using 2000MR but that has been in longer barreled 223 bolt guns.With that in my head, I decided it was time to reload this old workhorse and see what modern components can do for it. The .30-30 Win. was one of the first cartridges to be loaded with smokeless powder. The first time it was handloaded was with Hodgdon 4895 for cryin’ out load! It only makes sense to experiment with new components to …The .223 is a 235+ yard varmint cartridge. Most serious varmint hunters with .223 varmint rifles will handload the cartridge for maximum accuracy and performance. The most common bullet weights run from 40 to 60 grains, with the 50-55 grain bullets being the most popular for varmint hunting. Widely recommended powders include H322, H335, BL-C2 ...When it comes to reloading AR-style rifles as well as other rifles, there's a new powder choice on the market-AR-Comp™ from Alliant Powder. Alliant's new AR-Comp is the ideal powder for fast action, high volume AR shooters as well as those who enjoy shooting traditional rifles. Developed specifically for AR-style rifles and ideally suited for heavy 223 and 308 match bullets, AR-Comp delivers ...Our online store stocks .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO bulk bullets for ammo reloaders in quantities of 250, 500, 1000, 5000 and beyond. No order is ever too big! We also manufacture a full line of lead cast bullets in 9mm, .38 cal, .40 cal, .44 cal, and .45 calibers. Visit our bullet shop page for the entire Bobs' Bullets product line.Dec 17, 2022. #1. when I first started reloading I started with my WOA .223 barrel. (AR) Tried Hornady 73 eldm. Sierra matchking 69gr, and 55 grain Hornady soft points using H335 powder and ramshot tac. Had Lapua and Winchester virgin brass. Used the good brass for the sierra and eldm. And the Winchester for the soft points.Apr 3, 2022 · Learn about the features, benefits and applications of Hodgdon’s CFE-223 spherical powder, a versatile and accurate propellant for many rifle cartridges. See comparison with other powders, burn rate analysis and load data for 223 Remington.Comprehensive load data for Hodgdon CFE223 reloading powder und technical specifications for ... 204 Ruger, 223 Remington/5.56mm NATO, 22-250 Remington and the 308 Winchester/7.62mm NATO, plus many, many more. CFE 223 contains Hodgdon's Copper Fouling Eraser ingredient, originally ... This website uses cookies to ensure the …Historically, it took an average of 20 seconds to load and fire a smoothbore blackpowder musket. Load times for muskets varied by weapon type, the use of prepared cartridges, and t...