good metering powder sugestions for .223

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11 December 2008, 04:18

Markhpb

good metering powder sugestions for .223

Hi guys,

I am trying to develop loads for a .223 AR15. I have tried Benchmark and Varget, and in my opinion both meter poorly. I am also trying to load these in volume so hand weighing each charge is not an option. Any suggestions?

Thanx,
Mark

11 December 2008, 07:07

cv1973

i use ww 748 and it meters well.

11 December 2008, 07:54

Dale

My favorite powder for the .223 is Hodgdon BL-C(2). It is a ball powder so it meters well.

11 December 2008, 08:11

kelbro

W748, H335, and BL-C2 meter very well. I thought the Benchmark metered OK. What powder measure are you using?

11 December 2008, 08:46

Buliwyf

Use a WW Ball powder.

11 December 2008, 23:22

cgbach

AA2230, although I seem to bet better accuracy with Varget.
C.G.B.

12 December 2008, 00:25

fredj338

When I was loading for the 223, I liked W748.

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12 December 2008, 05:23

Doc224/375

25.5 grains of BLC-2 under a 55 grain boat tail works for me !.

12 December 2008, 07:47

Ol` Joe

Any ball powder will meter well. What problem did you have with Benchmark? I use it in my 223, and one of the reasons why is it meters as well as ball over all for me. Accuracy is good and velocity par with most other powders I`ve tried.

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13 December 2008, 01:06

Markhpb

the problem with benchmark is that is still has that log shape. most throws are accurate, but about 1 in five end up cutting a log and jiggling the powder measure and making the load a few tenths heavier.

Mark

13 December 2008, 07:48

amamnn

bullets 55 g. and under---H322 N133 N135

bullets 60 gr and over ---H335 N540

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