Powder for .223?

[Restricted]

I am new to the .223 and need a good powder for a near factory load.
I am putting it behind 55g and in a carbine AR-15.
Will something like Varget be a good starting point?
Thanks for any assistance

 

[OutL4w]

I started with Varget and it always gave me satisfaction for my .223. I tried the Benchmark Powerder but I found that I prefered Varget.

Can't go wrong with that.

 

[CyaN1de]

Varget or Reloader 15 are the "goto" powders

 

[Katana]

What rifle are you going to shoot them in???

 

[dogzilla]

For plinking rounds I use H335 simply because I can just throw the charge, and using the Eotech it is more than accurate enough.

 

[gommee]

H335 works great in an AR with 55gn FMJ.

 

[QCI]

Varget works great in my 223. I also use it for my 243

 

[punkrockboy]

H335. Meters well out of a thrower.

 

[Restricted]

Thanks for the responses.
I think I will stick with Varget for the first bit and the try others.

 

[warrenb]

xbr8208, blc2 and varget.

 

[thebaron]

Another H335 fan here.

 

[sonoftweety]

although it is a dirty powder I have allways liked imr 3031 as it stays consistant in cold and hot weather

 

[senior]

Bulk 335 just works awesome in my Tikka sporter.
Even thou it's fast twisted for heavier bullets, I just shot a couple excellent groups with Sierra 55gn that makes me wonder if I should even try the heavier stuff

Ok so I can shoot a gun not a camera

 

[r106]

another vote for varget. works great in my 223

 

[Rugerman]

Surprised no one has mentioned WW 748. Ball powder that meters easily, often cheaper than powders like Varget, duplicates factory velocities and can produce some very nice groups with a variety of bullet weights in .223. Just my $.02's worth.

 

[smak_daddy]

For 55's I'd start with Win 748 or H335.

 

[KODIAK BEAR]

another h335 fan here.

+1.

 

[RojamB21]

25 grns Varget not fitting properly so I changed it to Win 748 , a perfct fit and shoots great plus less mess than Varget

 

[IMagius]

although it is a dirty powder I have allways liked imr 3031 as it stays consistant in cold and hot weather

+1 for IMR3031 ... I'm still developing loads, but I'm gtting some great results with it in a 1:9 twist Savage.

 

[Aqualung]

Hodgdon BL-C(2)