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  • richbug
    Varget is the powder for 223.

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  • jimbowby
    [8D]--My best results have been with AA2230c/24.2 gr/52gr HP Sierra--COL 1.755"/AOL 2.315"--.209" GR at 100yds-Remington 700BDL (bull) bbl--Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40mm--JIMBO

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  • buddyb
    I have always used Hodgon BL-C2 but like Richbug stated I have seen good results with Varget.
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  • dcloco
    I have had great groups from AA2230C, IMR3031, IMR4350, Varget, etc, etc....all cooking along in the 2700-3100 velocity range.

    My 223 LOVES Sierra 69 gr HPBT pills....others shoot good...but nothing like these.

    When I work up a bullet, I use 5 shot groups, and vary the powder by .3 grain per load workup. After I find something that works good, I go back and change my OAL. Every little bit helps.

    I will say this, I have shot 3 or 4 compressed loads, my 223 does not like compressed loads at all.

    My delivery package consists of a Savage Model 12, single shot bull barrel, with a BSA 6-24x40 scope, on Leopuld one piece base & rings. This particular rifle is kind of an oddball...the action is for the large diameter barrels.

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  • sandwarrior
    I have had great success with XMR2015. 24 grs behind a 55 gr v-max or a 60 gr. Sierra hp. I had used 26-27 gr. Varget with 69 gr. Sierra's and 68 gr. hornady's to some success also. I also used 25.5 gr's of 4895 behind a a 70 gr. Berger for some really tight groups at 300 yds. -good luck

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