Anybody load TAC in 223?

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I just started using it last week under some 69gr RMR BTHP bullets.
I’ve worked up a load that works quite well in my particular rifle.
I love the way it meters out making it easy to use. So far, I like it and plan on using a bunch more of it.
 
Mr_Flintstone said:
Hodgdon doesn’t list it at all for .223. Western Powder’s load book shows 23.2-25.8.

I’ve loaded using Western’s data before with good results, but lately I’ve been loading lighter loads in an effort to extend my brass life. I have some reduced loads with H4895 that shoot to POA up to 100 yards that I have loaded 10+ times and the cases are still going. I figure the low TAC load from Hornady will be just a touch faster and about 3-4 thousand PSI more than my reduced H4895 loads. I plan to work some up tomorrow if the weather permits, and if they are as accurate as my previous loads, then TAC will become one of my preferred reduced load powders. If not, it’s still a heck of a powder for full power.
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Again, where is the info posted, from Hodgdon, regarding "Hodgdon doesn't list it at all for 223...."???

NO Western Powders for 223 is listed on www.hodgdonreloading.com

Reloading Data Center | Hodgdon (hodgdonreloading.com)
 
dcloco said:
Again, where is the info posted, from Hodgdon, regarding "Hodgdon doesn't list it at all for 223...."???

NO Western Powders for 223 is listed on www.hodgdonreloading.com

Reloading Data Center | Hodgdon (hodgdonreloading.com)
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If you go to https://shop.hodgdon.com/ramshot/ramshot-tac and click the drop down boxes for cartridge, it lists load data for several different cartridges, but not .223 Rem. Not saying they are advising against it, they simply don’t list it as an option.
 
Mr_Flintstone said:
If you go to https://shop.hodgdon.com/ramshot/ramshot-tac and click the drop down boxes for cartridge, it lists load data for several different cartridges, but not .223 Rem. Not saying they are advising against it, they simply don’t list it as an option.
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Ramshot TAC | Hodgdon

"TAC is a double-base spherical propellant that sets the standard for extreme accuracy and reliability with heavy bullets in the 223 Remington and match applications in 308 Winchester. Excellent flow characteristics ensure consistent metering and charge weights for repeatable results with progressive loading equipment. It is the choice for shooters who demand precision and accuracy. Made in Belgium."

Believe Hodgdon has not updated their website to reflect Ramshot data. Quote is directly from the link on Hodgon's website.
 
I just read the op again and I should have added some to my first post. I loaded a ladder with Hornady 62gr fmjs and started low. I think it was 22 or 23 grains. Super light pooch load, but it cycled well and was decently accurate. Ran pretty dirty and smokey though. Only reason I remember that is I was surprised at how well it cycled the action. I love TAC for 75gr bthps, and it does some great work in .308 as well. I don't have a lot of experience with lighter bullets, but it did pretty darn well with the small amount 62fmjs I shot with it, especially at the upper end of Western's .223 load data.
 
dcloco said:
Ramshot TAC | Hodgdon

"TAC is a double-base spherical propellant that sets the standard for extreme accuracy and reliability with heavy bullets in the 223 Remington and match applications in 308 Winchester. Excellent flow characteristics ensure consistent metering and charge weights for repeatable results with progressive loading equipment. It is the choice for shooters who demand precision and accuracy. Made in Belgium."

Believe Hodgdon has not updated their website to reflect Ramshot data. Quote is directly from the link on Hodgon's website.
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And on the label
 
I don't have any bolt action .223s, but in my ARs it's 24.5 gr RAMSHOT (Western Powders) TAC with a Hornady 55 gr FMJ, and this works well. I guess that I'll have to get through my last two 8 lb. canisters of powder before I buy anything from the new owners.
 
dcloco said:
Ramshot TAC | Hodgdon

"TAC is a double-base spherical propellant that sets the standard for extreme accuracy and reliability with heavy bullets in the 223 Remington and match applications in 308 Winchester. Excellent flow characteristics ensure consistent metering and charge weights for repeatable results with progressive loading equipment. It is the choice for shooters who demand precision and accuracy. Made in Belgium."

Believe Hodgdon has not updated their website to reflect Ramshot data. Quote is directly from the link on Hodgon's website.
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Based on information gleaned from other sites, apparently Hodgdon is independently verifying all of Western Powder’s load data before publishing it on their reloading center. A legal thing I guess.

I guess I just assumed that they were scaling back data from other manufacturers after buying them out to emphasize their own. It’s been done before.
 
I use tac in my 223's. Works well with 50 grn bullets in my 1:12 bolt gun and with 55's in the ar's.

I also use it with 123grn bullets in my grendel.
 
I use it in my 223 bolt action and AR 556. Shooters refrence has 5.56 load data with tac. Tried 55 to 62 gr bullets works real well in my rifles.

My friend is also using tac, as well as aa2230 for556 loads in his 20 in AR. Getting good results too.
 
Really like TAC for bulk loading .223 ammo. Around 1MOA from my 16" Criterion with 75 BTHPs and #41s at around 2700fps.

Also gave a sub-MOA 225gr .358Win load at 2400 from a 16" barrel over #34s. That was fun. Unfortunately that gun moved on to someone who could make better use of it...
 
dcloco said:
Believe Hodgdon has not updated their website to reflect Ramshot data. Quote is directly from the link on Hodgon's website.
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Mr_Flintstone said:
Based on information gleaned from other sites, apparently Hodgdon is independently verifying all of Western Powder’s load data before publishing it on their reloading center.
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I was just getting ready to say that... ^^^

Some Ramshot data is considered pretty hot, it's likely Hodgdon wants to either validate Ramshot's data, or generate their own before throwing it out there with their name on it.

Skeptic13 said:
Great powder for .223 and way easier to find than Hodgdon powders that work well for .223.
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Although that might have been the case, everything is subjective. I've been looking for TAC for almost 2 years... but in the meantime, I've picked up several Hodgdon powders, including an 8# of H335.
 
So I tried to confirm or deny that TAC load with a 52 grain Barnes Match Burner. It was denied. FWIW I tried H335 too and was denied but for different reasons.
 
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