Powder recommendation; 223 55-69 grain
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Used a lot of different powders in that cartridge. Finally settled on Win 748. Good accuracy and velocity, and it meters like water. - dan
Ramshot Tac is a phenomenally good powder for metering too.
By contrast Varget is a great powder but a pain to meter I found.
I have used a bunch of 8208 for 223 (probably 35lbs+ at this point) and it has served me well but I do have a stash of other suitable powders. I think N140 will be my go to when 8208 runs out.
Not that you can get it anymore but have ~10lbs of D8208 (Dominion?) and it is amazing for the price. It was cheap and meters well, I have had great results with it but it is spicy. It states on the packaging to drop the equivalent 8208 load by 10% and that is accurate. If anyone misses that they could be in a rude awakening
I wouldn't buy a truckload of it until you have tried it and are satisfied with the results. 7000 grains loads a lot of 223 ammo
ThisIsMyBoomstick
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Very good advice.
Agree. I have few jugs of their powders (and a bunch i got off of G.I. Brass back in the day). All work well as long as you work up. - danRamshot Tac is a phenomenally good powder for metering too.
By contrast Varget is a great powder but a pain to meter I found.
I have used a bunch of 8208 for 223 (probably 35lbs+ at this point) and it has served me well but I do have a stash of other suitable powders. I think N140 will be my go to when 8208 runs out.
Not that you can get it anymore but have ~10lbs of D8208 (Dominion?) and it is amazing for the price. It was cheap and meters well, I have had great results with it but it is spicy. It states on the packaging to drop the equivalent 8208 load by 10% and that is accurate. If anyone misses that they could be in a rude awakening
