new toy on the way ....powder?

[gman82001]

new toy on the way ....powder?

Just ordered a REM 700 sps tactical .223 20" 1-9 twist barrel I ordered some hornady vmax 55 gr and some hornady 68 gr bthp now I need to see what powder is the go to 223 powder I looked on my lee book and I saw varget and h322 which I have both on hand but is there a powder out there that is known as the powder for the cartridge. Also any other .223 tips or ideas you guys have are very appreciated thanks Jim

 

[SlowFuse]

I always use H335 for stuff on the lighter side and Varget on anything heavier than 62 grains.

 

[AABEN]

I like Acc 2230 and 2200 witch both of thees dos a very good job. The 2200 is a little cheaper but as good. GOOD LUCK

 

[gman82001]

thanks guys

 

[Hondo 60]

Varget & Reloder15

Those are my fav powders for 223.

 

[gman82001]

Ive read varget works for the heavier stuff is reloader 15 for the lighter stuff?

 

[mnhntr]

Varget

 

[Peakbagger46]

My savage with a 1-9" twist loves reloader 15 for the 69g SMK bullets.

 

[minnesota]

I use H335 for coyote loads and benchmark for prairie dogging. H335 is faster and a little less accurate and benchmark is cleaner and less temp sensitive. I have only used 50 grain bullets thus far.

 

[wingman]

H322, H335,H4895,Benchmark and my latest testing also very good CFE223, for almost certain accuracy in your rifle try Sierra 52gr match or Berger 52gr match.

 

[RedHeadHunter]

I use Varget, BL(C)-2, and H322. I started with the BL(C)-2 and was very pleased with the groups. I did notice over several years that my Point of Impact would change with wide changes in temp. Not much, but just enough to be irritating. I use Varget in a 243 load and H322 in a 6mm PPC load. Since I had them on hand, I decided to experiment with them in my 223. I have not done as much shooting with these loads as the BL(c)-2 load, but they look to be very promising. I have used a variety of powders in the 6 PPC and the H322 does best, even with temp changes. I can't pick a favorite in the 223 yet.

 

[gman82001]

Awesome thanks guys