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Powder for 223/5.56

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:50 am
by Beiruty
What do you recommend for 223/5.56 55gr bullet?

Re: Powder for 223/5.56

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:21 pm
by DocV
H335
IMR 4320
Varget
Benchmark

Re: Powder for 223/5.56

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:42 pm
by ghostrider
WW748
Varget
Ramshot Tac or X-Terminator

Re: Powder for 223/5.56

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:54 pm
by ddstuder
Save the Varget for heavier rounds.

For 55g I use these.
H-335
CFE-223
BL-C2

Re: Powder for 223/5.56

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:43 pm
by Beiruty
ddstuder wrote:Save the Varget for heavier rounds.

For 55g I use these.
H-335
CFE-223
BL-C2
Where can I find some of CFE-223?

Thanks.

Re: Powder for 223/5.56

Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:51 pm
by ddstuder
Beiruty wrote:
ddstuder wrote:Save the Varget for heavier rounds.

For 55g I use these.
H-335
CFE-223
BL-C2
Where can I find some of CFE-223?

Thanks.

I was able to score 8lbs on Powder Valley just before Thanksgiving. I'm sure its all gone now!

Re: Powder for 223/5.56

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:01 am
by olafpfj
I use H335 and have used imr4895 with great results.

Re: Powder for 223/5.56

Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:29 am
by PBR
Beiruty wrote:
ddstuder wrote:Save the Varget for heavier rounds.

For 55g I use these.
H-335
CFE-223
BL-C2
Where can I find some of CFE-223?

Thanks.
Big Guys Shooting Supplies - 1416 N Main, Suite 500 - Pearland, TX 77581 - Phone 281-731-4850

as of other day had plenty of CFE-223, H335 and Benchmark in 8lb jugs -- I have been using Benchmark with 55gr and very good results at 24.8 grains -- nice strong round too

Re: Powder for 223/5.56

Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:50 pm
by LivewireBlanco
+1 for Ramshot X-terminator.