You need to reload for 5.56, 6.5G, and 308...

[DaveMachine]

So, you need to reload for 5.56, 6.5G, and .308, which powder do you choose?

My requirements:

- Don't need super duper accuracy from the 5.56
- 64-77gr in the 5.56; 120-123 in the 6.5; 168-175 in the 308
- Preference to bulk powders like the Dominion Arms line. Trying to maintain a decent supply and keep cost down.
- Would prefer one powder between the three; but would consider two. Main use would be 5.56, but would split between 5.56 and 6.5/308 if that made sense.
- Willing to change around bullet weights on the 5.56 and .308.

Those 5lb jugs of D4895 look appealing or am I on glue? What would you folks do?

 

[evansd]

Found this on the IMR/Hodgdon site it might help you out
hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-cente

Manufacturer Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure
Hodgdon H4895 0.224" 2.200" 23.5 2,831 43,300 CUP 25.5 3,078 50,000 CUP
IMR 4895 0.224" 2.200" 22.9 2,758 42,700 PSI 25.3 3,054 53,500 PSI

Manufacturer Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure
Hodgdon H4198 0.264" 2.200" 20.5 2,074 41,000 PSI 22.9C 2,272 49,700 PSI
IMR 4198 0.264" 2.200" 20.3 2,062 40,600 PSI 22.7C 2,280 50,100 PSI

Manufacturer Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure
Hodgdon H4895 0.308" 2.800 39.0 2,497 45,100 PSI 43.0C 2,727 59,900 PSI
IMR 4895 0.308" 2.800 " 41.0 2,514 47,400 PSI 44.0C 2,692 57,800 PSI

 

[Hitzy]

Need something quicker for the Grendel.
The D4895 but even better the D4064 for heavier 223 and 308 bullets will be great