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Thread: One powder for the 223/556

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    One powder for the 223/556

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

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


    thnks

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    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.

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    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.

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

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

    Mule

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    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.

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    TAC or W748. TAC is cheaper and really ideal for heavier bullets. But 24.5 grains of TAC is a very accurate 55 grain load that some of us use here. It's a mild load, but runs well in the AR for practice ammo.

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    I've had good results with W748 across a fairly wide variety of bullet weights. It seems to work well with just about any .223 bullet.

    Derek
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    There's 2 complaints I read/hear about 748.

    1. It's a little dirty.... I personally don't find it to be very dirty. and...

    2. It's temperature sensitive. This isn't a biggie to me since I load it 100 fps under max and am not building precision ammo with it.

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    Hogdon

    BL-(C2) is my first choice with H335 second....have had excellent results with both.

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