powders for 16" barrel in .223?

06 October 2007, 23:07

I just picked up a TC G2 in .223rem, Youth model with a 16" barrel.

Can anyone suggest a powder I might try in such a short barrel?

Today I tried a few mixed hand loads, with mixed results. I didn't make the ammo up myself, so I cannot garantee the quality of the ammo.

Accuracy wasn't that bad in one load, shooting about 1.5" @ a bit ofer 100 yards.

How fast a powder will I need to get a full burn in only 16 inches?

06 October 2007, 23:46

bartsche

You might start with one of the 4198s or RL7.

roger

08 October 2007, 10:45

seafire2

I'd say 2400, SR 4759, or IMR 4227....

First pick would be 4227, followed by 2400...

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08 October 2007, 21:36

butchloc

i should think that H322 would be a good choice

08 October 2007, 22:38

748 is my all time favorite for .223.
Pete

10 October 2007, 00:41

covey16

quote:
Originally posted by EXPRESS:
I just picked up a TC G2 in .223rem, Youth model with a 16" barrel.

Can anyone suggest a powder I might try in such a short barrel?

Today I tried a few mixed hand loads, with mixed results. I didn't make the ammo up myself, so I cannot garantee the quality of the ammo.

Accuracy wasn't that bad in one load, shooting about 1.5" @ a bit ofer 100 yards.

How fast a powder will I need to get a full burn in only 16 inches?

Express
You get a virtually full burn in just a few inches of barrel .

A better question is what is the twist rate of the rifle ,what weight bullet are you going to shoot and what are you shooting it at.

Some of the powders mentioned will work well with light bullets, for the heavier end of the spectrum, Varget,Tac,RE15 and some of the mid range VitaVouri powders might serve better.