What powder for the .223

[Exclr8]

Got me a rock river operator2 elite. Have reloaded a few hundred rounds. Used 2230 and varget. I didnt like the varget as it did not seem to meter as well as the 2230. I am going out to pick up more powder today. Any others I should try. I am mostly plinking with 55gr FMJs.

Thanks

[AggieEE]

I've tried H322, H335, 4895 and 2520. I tend to like the 2520 for the 69gr. stuff. The ball powders do meter nicer than the stick. See which one the rifle likes as to accuacry (sp) if you're just plinking see which one you can get the best deal on. AggieEE

[Larry Gibson]

The 2230 is a very good powder for 52 - 55 gr bullets, I use a lot of it in my ARs and bolt guns with those weight bullets. H335 is my other choice for such.

Larry Gibson

[brassrat]

The 2230 seems unbeatable to me, but have only tried a couple others. I didnt care for Varget, either. 8208XBR needs more testing, for me and might be worth trying.

[brassrat]

My gun hated that 2520. I really only use 69 gr.with 2230. With the 55gr, it was good too.

[tomme boy]

Up to 55 gr bullets, I like H322. You will use a little less powder. The ball powders, H335, 2230, 748, 2460 do meter better. But for me, you have to use more of it. It also seems to be a little more dirty than other powder. R15 is another I like.

[Reload3006]

RamShot TAC great powder meters good and is a very accurate powder in 223

[felix]

What's the cheapest? ... felix

[JeffinNZ]

I have only ever used 748 for full power loads however the trend in our part of a world is Benchmark.

[Bill*]

I recently started reloading for .223, I bought some Reloder 10X and we'll see. (haven't shot it much-waiting for spring).

[crappie-hunter]

Weidners ,last summer had spp210 a powder made in switzerland, said to be same burn rate as 4198, looks like 4198 and meters well for me. I bought 8# I believe for about 119.00. I used it in 223,and 222, am very pleased with the results.

[Exclr8]

I looked at 10x but decided on H335. They were out of 2230 or i would have gone back to it. My last pound of 2230 was $16.95. The H335 cost me $21.29.

[RU shooter]

RamShot TAC great powder meters good and is a very accurate powder in 223

What he said ! I find it usually cheaper than the others of its kind. but if I found a good deal on AA2230 it works well too for the midweight bullets.

Tim

[Wolfer]

RamShot TAC great powder meters good and is a very accurate powder in 223

I have a 223 with a 14 twist and have trouble stabilizing anything longer than 50 gr V max. I tried Tac but wasn't happy with the accuracy, went to Exterminater and really like it. I had wanted to try ramshot after reading an article by John Barsness that hinted about it cutting down on cleaning. I can't say for sure one way or another.

I'm certain Tac will work great with heavier bullets and faster twist

[Hamish]

WC844 is milspec 5.56 powder (m855?), wc846T is the tracer stuff, everything I have read, the 844 is preferable to the 846:

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[Johnk454]

WC844 is similar to H335, and is a good 223 powder. WC844T is the tracer version.

WC846 is similar to BL-C(2). Slower than 844.

I've used a good bit of X-Terminator also - works well.

All of these meter quite well through my powder measures.

[shawnsmc]

I use a lot of TAC for my 55gr 223 plinking loads and it works well in my 30-30 also. Usually cheaper than other brands too.

[stubshaft]

I usually use 2230 execpt for the heavyweights in the 1 in 7 then I use RE 15.

[Got-R-Did]

I have used virtually all the above mentioned propellants in my .223 rifles and pistols. Of late I have been working with the WC 844 and have grown to love it for more than just plinking loads. Last 8 lb jug cost me $9 per lb at a local gun show, and I will be looking for another if the price is comparable. Clean burning, meters extremely well, inexpensive, and equal accuracy to higher priced propellants makes it a winner for me.
Got-R-Did.

[Linstrum]

I use TAC, IMR4895, and Reloader 15 for 55 grain and 62 grain bullets. Like was mentioned, TAC costs a bit less. One that is recommended but I never tried is Winchester 748.

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