Favorite .223 powder

[lkothe]

Just got some Hornady dies for .223.....
What is your favorite .223 load?

Shooting a 1:7" AR

 

[dennishoddy]

Varget is my favorite. Its not temperature sensitive and produces consistant velocities.

My load depends on the bullet weight and design used at the time. Its usually a compressed load so expect to hear some crunching when pressing the bullet in if you go that way.

 

[doctorjj]

IMR or Hogdon 4895

 

[Madpap]

Benchmark for 55's and under

 

[chazroh]

H335 I'm shooting 60 grainers

 

[Bevenue]

For bulk 55gr planker rounds i use H335/wc844.

Varget is reserved for the 70gr tsx or 75gr OTM.

 

[Cedar Creek]

I've had good results with Varget for heavier bullets in my Mini-14 and great accuracy with Benchmark + 40 grain bullets in my .223 Mini-Mauser. I've tried CFE 223 in some .223 loads, but was disappointed so far, although it is the most accurate powder I've ever used in my 1969 vintage Remington 700 .22-250. I'm using Sierra 55 grain BlitzKing bullets in it.

Cedar Creek