Least smokey/odor powder for .223 and .308?

[Waylander]

Thanks!

What about these two .308 loads?

150 grain Hornady FMJBT
CCI #200
2.8" OAL

42.0 gr** H335

40.0 gr** Rel10x

[Waylander]

Thanks!

What about these two .308 loads?

150 grain Hornady FMJBT
CCI #200
2.8" OAL

42.0gr H335

40.0gr Rel10x

[boombotz401]

I don't reload 308 yet so I can't advise but when I get home I'll spec it on quickload for ya


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[Ryno12]

H335 is pretty flashy. H322 & 8208 don't seem as bad.
I'm shooting suppressed SBRs, though, so everything is a little gassier... but I don't mind.

For 308, I'd use Varget or 4064.

[Beef15]

Thanks!

What about these two .308 loads?

150 grain Hornady FMJBT
CCI #200
2.8" OAL

42.0gr H335

40.0gr Rel10x

RL10x is prone to smoking a little for the same reason as CFE223, non combustable agents (metals as I understand it) that help to reduce copper fouling, which then send that copper out the barrel. CFE223 is not the only or even first powder to use the technology.

[mark5pt56]

Look at H4895 for both calibers, I've also found some good loads recently in 6.5 G and 6.5CM with it.

[wingspar]

Not a ton of reloading experience, but I use IMR 4895 (Not the same as H4895) for .308 and can’t remember it smelling bad.

I’ve never loaded .223 but think I am going to start this summer. I will start with 55 grain bullets and have some IMR 4895 and Varget on hand and the Lyman Manual lists both powders for .223 with Varget as the ideal powder for .223. I have yet to use any of the Varget.

Lyman Manual calls for a starting load for H335 at 24.3. Load heavier and give that a try.

[ace4059]

Is this what you are talking about smelly powder???
https://youtu.be/bTwkM7gpx5E?t=5m55s


Sorry.... I couldn't resist.

But you may try Ramshot TAC and see if its clean enough for you. Its not as smoky or flashy and meters well and will work for both 223 and 308.