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A_Gamehog · March 29, 2011, 11:02 AM

I tried a lot of loads last year and it worked well in my .223 and 22-250. I did not achieve more speed but better accuracy.

.223
34 grain Midway dogtowns
cci 400
Lake city brass
8208 XBR 1/2 grain under max
3 in same hole 2 others 1/4 " away

22-250
52 grain Sierra match
CCI bench rest
Remington brass
8208XBR near max load
5 holes touch at 100 yards

Limited testing with AR-15 in 204 ruger shows promise with all bullet weights.

Problem is I have lots of other powders on hand that give great results and a clean burn. When they are gone it's only Varget and 8208XBR for me..

March 29, 2011, 11:02 AM	#9
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	I tried a lot of loads last year and it worked well in my .223 and 22-250. I did not achieve more speed but better accuracy. .223 34 grain Midway dogtowns cci 400 Lake city brass 8208 XBR 1/2 grain under max 3 in same hole 2 others 1/4 " away 22-250 52 grain Sierra match CCI bench rest Remington brass 8208XBR near max load 5 holes touch at 100 yards Limited testing with AR-15 in 204 ruger shows promise with all bullet weights. Problem is I have lots of other powders on hand that give great results and a clean burn. When they are gone it's only Varget and 8208XBR for me.. __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course" Last edited by A_Gamehog; April 1, 2011 at 12:56 AM.