Best flowing .223 powders

foxmeadow · March 16, 2007, 02:20 PM

I'm setting up to load .223 on my Lee Loadmaster. I've loaded maybe 40K rounds of pistol ammo on this machine, with good results. .223, on the other hand, has been less than satisfactory, with powder bridging being the main problem. I'm using the Perfect measure, and am searching for the best powder that will run through it reliably. Any thoughts?

Scorch · March 16, 2007, 02:45 PM

Ball powders, like BLC-2/WW748, H335, etc work best in my Pro 1000. Stick powders are a pain.

rwilson452 · March 16, 2007, 02:50 PM

H322 has been metering well for me. I washed the measure in Joy dishwashing soap, rinse and let air dry. I also installed an RCBS powder baffel. Others have suggested using a used dryer sheet to wipe the measure down with I'm alergec to them so I don't have them around. either process seems to remove static problems. The powder baffle does seem to help consistancy. YOu need to spread it out a little to get a good fit.

WmCC · March 16, 2007, 03:07 PM

AA 2520. As posted on the other forum, expect 0.0g variation through most powder measures. It is a very accurate ball powder processed into a million microscopic "ball bearing" shaped powder granules which meter precisely and produce(s) very uniform velocities.

Abstract · March 16, 2007, 04:47 PM

Just for grins, check your shoulder bump for proper headspacing from your sizing die with a Wilson or Wilson-type case gage. Bet you won't be able to bump the shoulder enough for proper headspacing.

Kato_Guy · March 17, 2007, 01:18 AM

I just set up my reloading stuff and my lee powder measure that comes with the anniversary kit leaks h335 out the side. I ran 1.5 fills through it and nothing sealed up. They said to run one hopper full through it?!!

Ammo Junky · March 17, 2007, 02:51 PM

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I washed the measure in Joy dishwashing soap, rinse and let air dry.

Thats good advice wilson. If you dont rinse it works even better / longer. I assume you mean you washed the hopper seperated from the body. I had a body rust up on me from just degreasing with gumout, so be aware the body will rust if you get it damp.

rwilson452 · March 17, 2007, 02:56 PM

For leaks go to the hardware store a get some powdered graphite. squirt a bunch down the hole of the hopper. works for me.. Powdered Mica works too.

March 16, 2007, 02:20 PM	#1
foxmeadow Junior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 11	Best flowing .223 powders I'm setting up to load .223 on my Lee Loadmaster. I've loaded maybe 40K rounds of pistol ammo on this machine, with good results. .223, on the other hand, has been less than satisfactory, with powder bridging being the main problem. I'm using the Perfect measure, and am searching for the best powder that will run through it reliably. Any thoughts?

March 16, 2007, 02:45 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Ball powders, like BLC-2/WW748, H335, etc work best in my Pro 1000. Stick powders are a pain. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

March 16, 2007, 03:07 PM	#4
WmCC Member Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: FL Posts: 59	AA 2520. As posted on the other forum, expect 0.0g variation through most powder measures. It is a very accurate ball powder processed into a million microscopic "ball bearing" shaped powder granules which meter precisely and produce(s) very uniform velocities. __________________ Bill LTCOL USMC RET NRA Benefactor Life Member

March 16, 2007, 02:50 PM	#3
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	H322 has been metering well for me. I washed the measure in Joy dishwashing soap, rinse and let air dry. I also installed an RCBS powder baffel. Others have suggested using a used dryer sheet to wipe the measure down with I'm alergec to them so I don't have them around. either process seems to remove static problems. The powder baffle does seem to help consistancy. YOu need to spread it out a little to get a good fit.

March 16, 2007, 04:47 PM	#5
Abstract Junior member Join Date: December 25, 2006 Posts: 443	Just for grins, check your shoulder bump for proper headspacing from your sizing die with a Wilson or Wilson-type case gage. Bet you won't be able to bump the shoulder enough for proper headspacing.

March 17, 2007, 01:18 AM	#6
Kato_Guy Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 212	I just set up my reloading stuff and my lee powder measure that comes with the anniversary kit leaks h335 out the side. I ran 1.5 fills through it and nothing sealed up. They said to run one hopper full through it?!!

March 17, 2007, 02:56 PM	#8
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	For leaks go to the hardware store a get some powdered graphite. squirt a bunch down the hole of the hopper. works for me.. Powdered Mica works too.