Rem 700 PSS .223 powder for 60 grain load

Trocheo · February 9, 2000, 01:56 PM

Anyone shooting this rifle with a 60 grain bullet please let me know what powder would be best. I have 8 lbs of IMR 4895 and 12 lbs of H335. I'll use one or the other. Which would you prefer? Any ideas. I use fastex on my barrel and the bullets are treated so I'm not worried about dirty powder and such. ((Fastex is better than moly, don't want to start a fastex vs moly war here just my personal experience)). The 60 grainers (Vmax) will be used on prairie dogs. Just need help on choosing a powder for the heavier bullet.

Joefo · February 9, 2000, 03:33 PM

Both of those powders are fine. I have used both in 223 with good luck. I also tried Varget and got better results shooting in high power matches. I don't know if you would find a big difference for prairie dog hunting.

Joefo

February 9, 2000, 01:56 PM	#1
Trocheo Junior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 7	Anyone shooting this rifle with a 60 grain bullet please let me know what powder would be best. I have 8 lbs of IMR 4895 and 12 lbs of H335. I'll use one or the other. Which would you prefer? Any ideas. I use fastex on my barrel and the bullets are treated so I'm not worried about dirty powder and such. ((Fastex is better than moly, don't want to start a fastex vs moly war here just my personal experience)). The 60 grainers (Vmax) will be used on prairie dogs. Just need help on choosing a powder for the heavier bullet.

February 9, 2000, 03:33 PM	#2
Joefo Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 1999 Location: NY Posts: 165	Both of those powders are fine. I have used both in 223 with good luck. I also tried Varget and got better results shooting in high power matches. I don't know if you would find a big difference for prairie dog hunting. Joefo