WC735 and the 223

[albertacoyotecaller]

Has anyone used Higginson 735 surplus powder and heavy 223 projectiles in the 60-90 grain range with any success?

Greg

 

[roberti11]

There is a typo on the velocity for the last entry it shoutl be 2570fps

 

[albertacoyotecaller]

roberti11,

This is your data? How was accuracy?

 

[roberti11]

Yes, it is my data

The accuracy was good, similar to what I found for other Ball powders such as Win 748 or H335. I am fairly certian that WC 735 is the powder that Winchester uses for Nato ammo.

My best accuracy results for 77gn SMK in my Rem 700P 1:9 twist is with Varget or Vit N540. I have shot the Varget load out to 800 yards and given the bullet is is acceptable.

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[Mystic Precision]

Use it in my Norc M4 behind a ARMSCOR 62gr FMJ. works splendidly and burns surprisingly clean. Seems like the burn rate is between H322 and H335.

Because it is an older gen ball powder, temp sensitivity should be expected.

It would not be my choice for heavier bullets or when peak accuracy is demanded.

however, to make bulk blasting ammo, love it. I am loading on a progressive and the powder flows like water.

I would consider this for testing if I was in gopher country and was loading up lighter varmint slugs.

Jerry

 

[albertacoyotecaller]

Using WC735, I have loaded plenty of 40-55gr bullets both for general AR blasting and for gophers, however I was curious about the heavier bullets and accuracy.

I know there are a lot of other great choices out there for powder.

Greg