.223 REM Reloading Powder

[ENVPMBR Shooter]

What is a good all around powder for reloading 223 55gn FMJ?

 

[103M 95G]

H335

 

[highstandard40]

Also 748 , BLC2, and Varget

 

[flamatrix99]

H335

This is what I use. Varget is expensive.

 

[DangerClose3/5]

I like Ramshot Tac, it works good with light and heavy bullets.

 

[DS727]

I use H335

 

[BayouSlide]

I picked AA2230 based on reports from other competitive shooters as a powder that offers similar results for both 55 and 68/69 grain bullets.

 

[sksshooter]

i like aa2230 but thats all i have loaded. i do have 1lb of ramshot tac that im going to try out at some point. never used varget as it costs about $20 or so more for an 8lb keg than the 2230

 

[highstandard40]

i like aa2230 but thats all i have loaded. i do have 1lb of ramshot tac that im going to try out at some point. never used varget as it costs about $20 or so more for an 8lb keg than the 2230

Additionally, since it's a ball powder, 2230 does meter better than Varget. But for me, Varget yielded better accuracy

 

[longnkrnch]

I get great results with Varget and 65grn bullets, but H335 may work better on the lighter bullets. Varget is a slower powder. I am going to start loading some 40grn soon and plan to start with H335.

 

[SMILEY]

Varget is the cats meow but IMR3031 and IMR4064 will work

 

[clay1987]

I've done very good with both varget and CFE 223

 

[FishingFool]

I've only tried three. AA2230, Varget, and Ramshot Tac. Varget didn't meter well in the dillon. Ramshot Tac worked pretty good for the heavier 69 and 77 gr stuff. AA2230 flowed like water through the powder dispenser. Its so easy to use and works so I've stopped trying other powders for 55 gr stuff.

 

[Zephyr]

H335 is a good all around choice. For heavy bullets and faster twists (75gr+ out of a 1/8 or 1/7) I switch to benchmark or varget, but that's usually only for longer ranges.

 

[Hawgman]

For now what ever you can find on the store shelves that works with your grain bullet.
I like to double up and use a powder in two calibers if possible.....
Take a pic with your phone in Lyman or other reloading book of the calibers you shoot and that way you have it with you at the store.

 

[Defender]

I have used some of the others but for 55 grain 5.54 I like BLC2 the best. Not very expensive and was easy to find before the panic.

 

[scooterj]

H335

 

[ENVPMBR Shooter]

Now the second question....who has som H335 they are willing to part with?????