One powder for the 223/556

[Noodles McGee]

Can anyone reccomend a good general purpose powder for loading 223/556.

i'm thinkin either a 55gr fmj or a 68gr hpbt


thnks

[BC98]

I'm working up loads with IMR 4895 and Ramshot TAC for a 55gr FMJ load. I mainly chose those two powders because I'm also loading 7.62mm for my FAL.

[ghideon]

Loaded about 200 rounds of 223 with 25.0gr (I think, I'm away from my notes) of Ramshot TAC. Didn't really have a chance to test groups, but it works well enough for a fun load.

[uscbigdawg]

For good, cheap and reliable powder for those bullets give a serious look at H335 or W748. They meter great and are consistent.

Rich

[SingleStacker45]

+1 h335. I load on a dillon and it meters great.

Mule

[aedavis]

I have used W748 for all weights of 223 loads and have had good results. I have switched to BLC-2 since I can buy it in bulk a bit cheaper - results have been good also.

Either meters well and can be purchased in 8lb containers.

[HK_Shooter_03]

Whatever you can get your hands on.