Recomendations for a good clean ball powder...

Mach II Sailor · February 15, 2008, 09:16 AM

for loading 5.56MM/.223 Rem.

yes, i know all the tailoring of loads for individual rifles, so what ever i use.., i WILL make it work

mrawesome22 · February 15, 2008, 09:42 AM

No personal experience with it, but a lot of people swear by H335 for the 223Rem.

The search function is a great tool BTW.

Sevens · February 15, 2008, 09:43 AM

This almost sounds like too easy a question--Hodgdon's H335. It's a spherical powder--tiny little balls. Burns clean? I suppose that's a relative question. I have had terrific luck with it.

I say "too easy a question" because H335 is probably the most commonly used powder for .223. At least, it sure seems to be that way to me.

jmorris · February 15, 2008, 10:35 AM

Winchester 748

steve4102 · February 15, 2008, 05:25 PM

X-Terminator
X-Terminator is a double-based, spherical powder that is designed for the high volume, .223 varmint hunter who demands a clean burning powder. X-Terminator will not bridge going into the small diameter necks of the .22 centerfire calibers and produces excellent velocities.

Ideal Calibers:
.222 Rem, .223 Rem, and .22 Bench rest calibers

Bulk Density (grams/liter) 985

Packaged in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.

TAC
Ramshot TAC is a versatile rifle powder that performs well in a number of different calibers. TAC has the ability to provide some of the industry's highest velocities for 80 grain bullets in the .223 caliber while maintaining SAAMI pressure guidelines. TAC is a double-based powder providing for ease of metering and consistent charge weights.

Ideal Calibers:
.223 Rem, 308 Win

Bulk Density (grams/liter) 985

Packaged in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.

rrp · February 15, 2008, 05:26 PM

I've had very good luck with 25 gr of win 748 with 55 gr bullets with my 223's

Thesenator · February 15, 2008, 10:57 PM

Wc844

kelbro · February 16, 2008, 08:54 AM

My best results have been with W748. H335 is good too. I think the W748 shoots cleaner and it seems to be a little more accurate in my rifles.

sundog · February 16, 2008, 09:46 AM

2230-C, if you can find it. Otherwise H335.

amamnn · February 16, 2008, 01:19 PM

I used to like 748 for the .223 among other applications, but I get more consistent performance from H-335 in both bolt and AR loadings.

CrustyFN · February 16, 2008, 03:57 PM

I use W748 and H335 and like them both. I tried BL(C)2 and didn't care for it as much.
Rusty

HJ857 · February 16, 2008, 05:03 PM

I believe that H335 is a bit cleaner than 748 or BLC2, but TAC is far cleaner than all of them and it seems to keep copper fouling down as well.

steve4102 · February 16, 2008, 06:45 PM

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but TAC is far cleaner than all of them and it seems to keep copper fouling down as well.

Hey, someone else came out of the "Dark Ages" and is using the new and improved powders of today's reloading world. Not only is Tac extremely clean burning it also has an "Anti Coppering Agent" that cuts down on copper fouling.
Put aside the powders of yesteryear and step up to the new age of powders, Ramshot.

Mach II Sailor · February 16, 2008, 10:35 PM

i thank every one of you great folks for your input, i think i'll get one pound of each of the top three mentioned and load up till powder is used in up in three different grain weights and test them in my most accurate rifle against my current load, chrono'ing and the cleanest and most accurate load gets the nod, once more folks, thank you

Toolman · February 17, 2008, 09:18 PM

I agree with Steve4102. Just tried Ramshot TAC & so far I love it. Minimal smoke, burns clean & accurate. Let me get a couple hundred rounds out the pipe to make a final judgement on it tho.
Been shooting H335, BLC2 & W748 for years & I still like them.

February 15, 2008, 09:16 AM	#1
Mach II Sailor Junior member Join Date: March 22, 2007 Posts: 480	Recomendations for a good clean ball powder... for loading 5.56MM/.223 Rem. yes, i know all the tailoring of loads for individual rifles, so what ever i use.., i WILL make it work

February 15, 2008, 09:43 AM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	This almost sounds like too easy a question--Hodgdon's H335. It's a spherical powder--tiny little balls. Burns clean? I suppose that's a relative question. I have had terrific luck with it. I say "too easy a question" because H335 is probably the most commonly used powder for .223. At least, it sure seems to be that way to me. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

February 15, 2008, 05:26 PM	#6
rrp Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2006 Location: west central Wi Posts: 300	ball powder I've had very good luck with 25 gr of win 748 with 55 gr bullets with my 223's

February 16, 2008, 09:46 AM	#9
sundog Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Green Country, OK Posts: 782	2230-C, if you can find it. Otherwise H335. __________________ safety first

February 16, 2008, 01:19 PM	#10
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	I used to like 748 for the .223 among other applications, but I get more consistent performance from H-335 in both bolt and AR loadings. __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

February 15, 2008, 09:42 AM	#2
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	No personal experience with it, but a lot of people swear by H335 for the 223Rem. The search function is a great tool BTW.

February 15, 2008, 10:35 AM	#4
jmorris Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2006 Posts: 3,077	Winchester 748

February 15, 2008, 05:25 PM	#5
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,952	X-Terminator X-Terminator is a double-based, spherical powder that is designed for the high volume, .223 varmint hunter who demands a clean burning powder. X-Terminator will not bridge going into the small diameter necks of the .22 centerfire calibers and produces excellent velocities. Ideal Calibers: .222 Rem, .223 Rem, and .22 Bench rest calibers Bulk Density (grams/liter) 985 Packaged in 1lb. and 8lb. containers. TAC Ramshot TAC is a versatile rifle powder that performs well in a number of different calibers. TAC has the ability to provide some of the industry's highest velocities for 80 grain bullets in the .223 caliber while maintaining SAAMI pressure guidelines. TAC is a double-based powder providing for ease of metering and consistent charge weights. Ideal Calibers: .223 Rem, 308 Win Bulk Density (grams/liter) 985 Packaged in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.

February 15, 2008, 10:57 PM	#7
Thesenator Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Posts: 126	Wc844

February 16, 2008, 08:54 AM	#8
kelbro Member Join Date: December 15, 2004 Posts: 22	My best results have been with W748. H335 is good too. I think the W748 shoots cleaner and it seems to be a little more accurate in my rifles.

February 16, 2008, 03:57 PM	#11
CrustyFN Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,258	I use W748 and H335 and like them both. I tried BL(C)2 and didn't care for it as much. Rusty __________________ I don't ever remember being absent minded.

February 16, 2008, 05:03 PM	#12
HJ857 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Posts: 447	I believe that H335 is a bit cleaner than 748 or BLC2, but TAC is far cleaner than all of them and it seems to keep copper fouling down as well.

February 16, 2008, 10:35 PM	#14
Mach II Sailor Junior member Join Date: March 22, 2007 Posts: 480	i thank every one of you great folks for your input, i think i'll get one pound of each of the top three mentioned and load up till powder is used in up in three different grain weights and test them in my most accurate rifle against my current load, chrono'ing and the cleanest and most accurate load gets the nod, once more folks, thank you

February 17, 2008, 09:18 PM	#15
Toolman Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 514	I agree with Steve4102. Just tried Ramshot TAC & so far I love it. Minimal smoke, burns clean & accurate. Let me get a couple hundred rounds out the pipe to make a final judgement on it tho. Been shooting H335, BLC2 & W748 for years & I still like them. __________________ Crime Control. NOT Gun Control.