Which powder to choose?

[Sooner Wing]

We are just getting into reloading and I am not sure which powder to choose. We are going to be loading 5.56/223 as well as .243, and .308. Should I go with H335 or Varget or another? We will be using the Lee Precision II Anniversary Challenger Kit (Red).

 

[streak]

at this point whatever you can actually find

 

[dlbleak]

for ease of finding(i risk telling everyone) i use IMR 4895.

 

[ASP785]

at this point whatever you can actually find

This!

 

[swampratt]

There are 3 i use most in my 243 and .308 and 30-06
and my 30-30 but i do not have a.223
The powders are IMR 4064, H4350 and Varget

 

[Sooner Wing]

Got a pound of Varget, IMR 4064, and BL-C(2). Hopfully I can find some loads that work with this to start with. Really want to try the H335 and Ramshot TAC as well.

 

[mspaeth53]

I use Ramshot TAC for my AR and Varget for all my bolt guns. Both are great if you can find them.

 

[swampratt]

Sooner wing ..where did you end up going to get the powder?
I have a good load for .308 and a 150gr flatnose that flies at 2900+fps with the BL-C(2)
.7" groups at 100 and clover leaf or smaller at 50 yards..Great squirrel load..removes heads nicely.

 

[Sooner Wing]

Gene Sears got some powder in.

 

[Old Fart]

3031 is versatile