One powder for the 223/556

[m4fun]

TAC Ramshot - I have worked up two loads (55gr and 62gr) and will be starting 69gr in the new year. Meters well in a Dillon.

Plan on using this for 7.62x51 as well - later.

[Mark21]

I'm surprised no-one has mentioned H322. Best all-around powder that I have found for the weights you are looking at, and excellent accuracy.

[Kevin]

I use AA2230 for everything from 50 grains up to 77. Right now my "bulk" load is 24.5 grains & Montana Gold 55 FMJ's. Gives me about 2950 fps in a 16" bbl. The next batch I'm gonna bump it up a little bit, but I load a little light on purpose.

I've loaded well over 10K & shot over 7K of that and it's been fine. Meters consistently through a Dillon, and plenty accurate in several different guns.

22 grains w/a 69 grn Nosler gave me 2685fps in a 20" and about 2590fps in a 16"
That can be bumped up a little, too, but for me I'm done w/69ers, at the range at least...........

I just started playing w/77SMK's. 22.5 grains gave me 2520 fps in a 16" I'm looking for some Ramshot Tac for more experimenting. Tac was recommended for the 77SMK to me by somebody with a lot of game-winning experience.

I used 2230C when it was available for 308's & 30-06 as well. I don't have the info in front of me right now though, if anybody wants it I'll dig it up.

Hope this helps.....

[xxTxxJxx]

i use VARGET and AA2015BR

[jasonb]

I've had good luck with IMR4895, but it does not meter very well throught my RCBS dispenser. W748, it was OK. I'm using 335 now and plan on get 8lbs of 844(pulled down, non-canister grade 335) from pats when i have the extra money. My 4895 loads shot the best so far, but I just changed bullets and then had a surprise surgery and can't go out.

Try a few of the powders recommended with quality bullets and and stock up on the best.

ETA- Reloader 15 is very popular for heavy bullets

[E18S]

I've used AA2460 with good results with a 55 grain bullet. It meters well and ins't dirty.

[HK_Shooter_03]

Whatever you can get your hands on.