[nerfsrule2]

I picked up a pound of this to try in both my 700 heavy barrels; chambered in .223 and 22-250. Does anybody have a favorite powder weight for each caliber that they would like to share?? (I know that I must work up to any suggested loads). Along with a favorite bullet mfg and weight!! I Thank you in Advance... Dave

[neal7250]

I love IMR 4064 for 30-06, and calibers as such but had to stop using it, because it doesn't meter well some progressive powder measures. I n my opinion, the best powder that I have used for the 223, is H-335.

[GRIZ22]

I use IMR 4064 in 30-06 and 270. It's kind of on the slow side for 223.

[lgbloader]

I also shoot 30-06 using 4064 but for 223, I like to use Varget.
Neal, your not the first I have heard that uses H-335 so I am going to pick up a pound today when I'm at the range and try it out. I have tried my main 4 powders for rifle, IMR 4064, BLC(2), IMR 4895 and I always keep going back to Varget.
Can't help with the 22-250 Remington, Mate. I don't shoot that caliber.
I have heard that a 55 grain bullet backed by H380 is great for 22-250. Made legendary by Bruce Hodgdon. I don't remember the complete story but I think he used 38.0 grains of powder and that is how the powder got it's name. Don't qoute me, I am not completely sure if this correct but I am sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Good luck, Mate

[nerfsrule2]

AOK..... Thanks, I will put the 4064 in my model 700 chambered in 30-06... still looking for a 22-250 powder....

[Ol` Joe]

BenchMark in the 223 with lighter bullet wgts, Varget with heavier. I don`t load the 22-250. I do however use 4064 in the 308, 30-06 and have had good luck with it in the 708.

[Snapping Twig]

I use it for a semi auto 30-06 as it's recommended for M1 to properly work the action. I found that it works well and tightened up the groups in my Remington 740.

I use IMR 4350 for the '06 otherwise in my bolt guns - more velocity.

[BsChoy]

4064 is supposed to be really good in the 22-250. I tried it in 223 and got ho hum accuarcy and slow velocity.

[rcmodel]

I agree that 4064 is not ideal for either the .223 or the 22-250. Many other powders will give better velocity in either one.

It would help to know what bullet weights you want to use in each caliber in order to recommend powders.

rcmodel

[nerfsrule2]

22-250 I shoot 52 grain HPBT.. and in .223......

Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint Bullets 22 Caliber (224 Diameter) 55 Grain.

[rcmodel]

I use WW-748 in the .223 with 55 grain V-Max.
My CZ shoots one-hole groups with it, and my Colt AR isn't too far behind.

WW-748 is also a good choice in the 22-250 with 52 grain BTHP bullets.

Varget might also be worth looking at for both calibers & bullets, as well as IMR 3031.

rcmodel

[ForneyRider]

IMR 4064 is great in .22-250.

A 50gr will fly at 3850fps, about Hornady factory loading for their V-Max.

Eventually, I went with H-Varget, because it is easier for me to meter.

50,52,55 gr bullets are popular for .22-250.

IMR 4064 works in 8mm Mauser and 375H&H Magnum as well. But I am replacing it with Varget for these cartridges too.

Depending on rifle twist, the .223 go from 40 to 90gr.

[33rowdy]

I use the 4064 in the 270 once in awile. Mostly H-380 in 270 and 30-06. I agree the 4064 stick powder is rought to handle.

[GP100man]

i had a 22-250 that loved h-414 ,it would shoot any bullet you put in front of h-414.

GP100man