IMR 700-X in .223? possible?

[lovemyM4]

I got my hands on more 700-x and want to know if i can use it to load .223 for the AR. I have checked multiple charts / data from multiple sites including IMR and found no answers. therefore i come to you reloading vets to see if you guys can answer me

[jmart]

Just say No.

[sniperfrog]

I'm pretty sure that 700 x is a pistol/shotgun powder which you definitely don't want to use in a 223

[Ttwwaack]

Nope. I might be able to dig up a subsonic load but is it really worth it. Just get some powder suitable for 223.

[KyAKGuy]

Don't do it...That is a shotgun/pistol powder.
Burns too fast for use in a rifle.

KyAKGuy

[Gramps]

For 223 I say NO., NO, NO.

I used to use it for my .32 ACP cap gun and that was it. Cap guns long gone now.

Hi-Skor 700-X This extruded flake powder is ideally suited for shotshells in 12 and 16 gauge where clay target and light field loads are the norm. It doubles as an excellent pistol target powder for such cartridges as the 38 Special and 45 ACP and many more.

Link for above data (http://www.imrpowder.com/shotpist.html)


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[signal4l]

Use it for .45 acp. 4.5 g / 230 FMJ.