Imr 8208 xbr

In my opinion, it's the best there is for .223 and 22-250.

I use 25.0-25.5 grains with a 55gr v-max in the .223's and 35.0-35.5gr with 52gr A-max in my 22-250's. Very very accurate.

I should say that those loads are at or close to the top so dont go by what I say.

Works great in my 6mmBR with lighter bullets.

I believe it is the only IMR powder that is NOT temperature sensitive, and as ole farmerbuck can attest, it is a match powder.


NCsmitty

I have several better than this but here's an example.

All powder is affected by temperature to a certain extent. Some more than others...

I've tried it in several cartridges including 223 Remington and haven't found it all that impressive except in a 270 Winchester with 130 gr. bullets in which it's excellent.

Grumulkin said:

I've tried it in several cartridges including 223 Remington and haven't found it all that impressive except in a 270 Winchester with 130 gr. bullets in which it's excellent.

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Did you try it at or close to the max listed? It seems to work better towards the upper velocity charges.

ole farmerbuck said:

I have several better than this but here's an example.

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I had 2lbs of this stuff, sold it because I already have 2lbs of Varget and have 24lbs of CFE223 on the way. I already have sub MOA Varget loads worked up and I ought to be able to find a good load with the CFE223. But seeing that group I'm starting to question my choice to sell it.

dandy shooting farmerbuck

i bought a can as well, about a month or two ago when things were really crazy and the LGS had nothing but 8208 and nobody knew anything about it. i plan on using it in .308 and .243, and have high expectations

The powder works well with the .204R.

I've used it in my 223 tender 14" tube 2800fps And I'm working up a load in my AR.
I've also read good things about it in a 7 tcu.

ole farmerbuck said:

Did you try it at or close to the max listed? It seems to work better towards the upper velocity charges.

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Yes, I tried it at up to the maximum charges for my gun.

As I said, fantastic in my 270 Winchester and pretty average in the other stuff I've tried it in.