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Powder for .223/5.56

FISHERRIDGESPORTING
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
    put "223" in the search box...a ton of stuff will come up
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  • sandwarrior
    light bullets or heavy ones?

    Light I like AA2015. Medium, H4895 and heavy bullets I use Re-15.
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  • Mk 19
    Bullets lighter than 55gr: Benchmark
    Bullets heaver than 55gr: Varget

    CCI BR-4's for everything
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  • skyfish
    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
    Each gun will have a favorite. I like BLC2 best. H335 a close second. From a Savage 12.
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  • B17-P51
    AA2230
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  • Mobuck
    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
    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
    [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
    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
    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
    My New Lymans book says Varget is the best with 55grain bullets. It is listed with other heavier bullets.
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  • Justjump
    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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