Powder for .223/5.56

FISHERRIDGESPORTING

January 11, 2011 13:24

What is the best powder/primer combo to use for reloading .223/5.56,
that will be shot in Savage, Remington and AR rifles?

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  gknaka2

  January 11, 2011 13:32

  put "223" in the search box...a ton of stuff will come up

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  sandwarrior

  January 11, 2011 13:53

  light bullets or heavy ones?
  
  Light I like AA2015. Medium, H4895 and heavy bullets I use Re-15.

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  Mk 19

  January 11, 2011 15:33

  Bullets lighter than 55gr: Benchmark
  Bullets heaver than 55gr: Varget
  
  CCI BR-4's for everything

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  skyfish

  January 12, 2011 04:55

  I like AA2015 or Xterminator for bullets 50-55 grains. Almost all 223 goes on my progressive now, so Ramshot X-Terminator gets the edge for me. On a single stage 2015 would have the edge, but only slightly.
  
  Forgot to add, all mine go through AR's. I use CCI SR and Winchester SR primers. Been thinking of trying Tula/ Wolf though.

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  jonk

  January 12, 2011 06:59

  Each gun will have a favorite. I like BLC2 best. H335 a close second. From a Savage 12.

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  B17-P51

  January 12, 2011 12:22

  AA2230

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  Mobuck

  January 12, 2011 13:05

  I've used both AA2230 and Ramshot Xterminator. Both are economical and produce good ammo. There are slower powders that will give slightly better performance with longer barrels and/or heavier bullets. I'm going that route with some ammo during my next loading session and use some slower powder for a couple of 24" bolt rifles.

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  guntech59

  January 12, 2011 13:11

  I was happy with W748 until I tried IMR 8208 XBR.
  
  It works extremely well for me with heavier bullets (65gr and 69gr), but is really supposed to shine with the lighter bullets. I have not tried it with the lighter ones, so I'm just going from what I've read and heard.

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  jimbowby

  January 12, 2011 13:26

  [8D] I've had super accuracy with 52/55 gr Sierra Hps using AA2230c
  and thats with my Rem 700 BDL--
  
  Now I'm looking for the sweet spot with my 22-250 WBY, using that powder-
  
  [:o)][:o)] JIMBO

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  WinMike

  January 16, 2011 10:29

  2230 & W748 are accurate in my .223 rifles. Twist is 1-12 and 1-10, so I don't shoot anything heavier than 55 gr. Varget was accurate, but slower in 55 gr. bullets.

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  tbates

  February 04, 2011 05:39

  I'm new to this site, but wanted to offer my response. I reload my .223s with Benchmark powder, Remington 7.5 Small Rifle Benchrest Primers with a 40 gr Nosler Ballistic tip bullet. I shoot a Remington 700 VSF which has a 26" fluted barrel. Prairie dogs don't stand a chance with this combination. I can shoot 1/2" groups at 100 yards and have killed prairie dogs out to 275 yards, measured with a range finder. Hope this helps.

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  ramdino

  February 04, 2011 05:56

  My New Lymans book says Varget is the best with 55grain bullets. It is listed with other heavier bullets.

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  Justjump

  February 04, 2011 17:30

  748 in the AR platform gun (1 in 7)
  Just started using benchmark in the M77 and 700BDL in december It's on its way, just need a bit more fine tuning.

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