I have been working quite a bit with my 223 rem lately, and I have my AR waiting in the wings for this next run of NATO molds. I've been using imr4895 for most of the loads but am down to less than 1/2 lb. and I don't see any more showing up at the LGS anytime soon. So....
How slow, powder wise, have any here gone with the 223 rem. and maintained a fairly decent load?
I have Varget, H380, H414, imr4350, H4350 and H4831-sc. I have a fair amount of pistol powders for the lower velocity stuff and have been working on the 2K+ fps area.
Using the search I have found loads for H4831 in the 223rem & 222 rem posted by a member (possibly former member) whom I believe many here would say is a credible source, but would appreciate any other ideas or experiences with the slower powders.
Adding to the dilemma is the fact that in the last 4 months I have added a 7x57, 30-30 and a 30-06 to the fold, all of which like the same stuff. Having this many new mouths to feed I am trying to spread the food around, so to speak. Sucks, does'nt it?
Thanks to all
Darrell
I would just add that the 223 is a Rem 700 w/26" barrel and the AR is a Bushmaster varminter w/24" barrel