.223/5.56mm Clean Burning Powder?

nvrquit · May 17, 2009, 09:09 AM

To go along with the new build(and first for me, what timing?!?) of an AR in .223/5.56mm, the usual research about possible roll-your-own ammo is being performed. To the meat of this post, I'm asking those that have the experience, what have you found to be the cleanest burning powder for this caliber? For base information, I'll be attempting to duplicate the ballistics of SS109/M855 "green tip" military ammo, so I'll be in the process of trying gout several different 62gr. bullets as well.

Thanks to all the reply!

steve4102 · May 17, 2009, 06:35 PM

TAC.

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.

http://www.ramshot.com/powders/

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joeg26er · May 18, 2009, 08:29 PM

winchester 748 is pretty clean burning for me in my 16" middy

26.6grains (some say a bit high) gets 2750 fps with almost no smoke

3gunfreak · May 18, 2009, 11:43 PM

Varget, if you can find it, is really nice. That and Win 748 are my two choices.

sourdough44 · May 19, 2009, 06:01 AM

Just buy an 8lb jug of TAC from Natchez & you will be set.

K.W. · May 19, 2009, 02:05 PM

Clean burning powder? VihtaVuori N-133 ofcourse. Also benchrest shooters..etc.

plainsman456 · May 19, 2009, 11:37 PM

TAC and H-322 and RL-15 work well.Good Luck

May 17, 2009, 09:09 AM	#1
nvrquit Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2002 Location: Bernville, PA Posts: 185	.223/5.56mm Clean Burning Powder? To go along with the new build(and first for me, what timing?!?) of an AR in .223/5.56mm, the usual research about possible roll-your-own ammo is being performed. To the meat of this post, I'm asking those that have the experience, what have you found to be the cleanest burning powder for this caliber? For base information, I'll be attempting to duplicate the ballistics of SS109/M855 "green tip" military ammo, so I'll be in the process of trying gout several different 62gr. bullets as well. Thanks to all the reply!

May 18, 2009, 08:29 PM	#3
joeg26er Member Join Date: November 18, 2007 Posts: 42	w748 winchester 748 is pretty clean burning for me in my 16" middy 26.6grains (some say a bit high) gets 2750 fps with almost no smoke

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May 17, 2009, 06:35 PM	#2
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,952	TAC. 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. http://www.ramshot.com/powders/ .

May 18, 2009, 11:43 PM	#4
3gunfreak Member Join Date: February 28, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 43	Varget, if you can find it, is really nice. That and Win 748 are my two choices.

May 19, 2009, 06:01 AM	#5
sourdough44 Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: WI Posts: 621	Just buy an 8lb jug of TAC from Natchez & you will be set.

May 19, 2009, 02:05 PM	#6
K.W. Member Join Date: April 16, 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 87	Clean burning powder? VihtaVuori N-133 ofcourse. Also benchrest shooters..etc.

May 19, 2009, 11:37 PM	#7
plainsman456 Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2008 Posts: 260	TAC and H-322 and RL-15 work well.Good Luck