new to reloading

nickl405 · March 6, 2008, 09:37 PM

I just purchased a reloader to start reloading .223 rounds for my bolt action savage with a 1:9 twist. I purchased 68 grain Hornady BTHB match bullets and I need advice on what type of powder and primers to use. Thanks for the help.

somerled · March 6, 2008, 10:23 PM

You'll get all sorts of powder suggestions, I imagine. Mine are Hodgdon powders since that company is nearby and it is usually on shelves. For that bullet weight, Hodgdon powders you might consider are: Varget, H4895, and BL-C(2). You can find data and more information at www.hodgdon.com

I usually use Winchester or CCI small rifle primers--Winchester #6 1/2, CCI 400. Again, that is what is usually what I find on the shelves around here and they work fine.

The Hornady manual is a great investment.

CrustyFN · March 6, 2008, 10:58 PM

I like W748 and H335 but I am loading 62 grain bullets. Both powders seem to be clean for me and meter good.
Rusty

nickl405 · March 7, 2008, 12:01 AM

Thanks for the suggestions I'm going to Cabelas this weekend I'll see what they have in stock.

Dave R · March 7, 2008, 12:03 AM

I use H335 for .223, .308 and .17 centerfire. Its (relatively) cheap and meters wonderfully.

tom234 · March 7, 2008, 02:50 AM

Friend's service match rifle load is 69 gr Sierra BTHP, 25.0 gr AA 2520, WIN. SR primer.
Bench rest 5 shot group <1 inch at 100 yrds.

The Lovemaster · March 7, 2008, 09:28 AM

I always consult at least two reloading manuals for my recipes. The Hodgdon and Alliant websites also are resources.

March 6, 2008, 09:37 PM	#1
nickl405 Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 21	new to reloading I just purchased a reloader to start reloading .223 rounds for my bolt action savage with a 1:9 twist. I purchased 68 grain Hornady BTHB match bullets and I need advice on what type of powder and primers to use. Thanks for the help.

March 6, 2008, 10:23 PM	#2
somerled Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2005 Location: eastern Kansas Posts: 603	You'll get all sorts of powder suggestions, I imagine. Mine are Hodgdon powders since that company is nearby and it is usually on shelves. For that bullet weight, Hodgdon powders you might consider are: Varget, H4895, and BL-C(2). You can find data and more information at www.hodgdon.com I usually use Winchester or CCI small rifle primers--Winchester #6 1/2, CCI 400. Again, that is what is usually what I find on the shelves around here and they work fine. The Hornady manual is a great investment.

March 6, 2008, 10:58 PM	#3
CrustyFN Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,258	I like W748 and H335 but I am loading 62 grain bullets. Both powders seem to be clean for me and meter good. Rusty

March 7, 2008, 12:01 AM	#4
nickl405 Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 21	Thanks for the suggestions I'm going to Cabelas this weekend I'll see what they have in stock.

March 7, 2008, 12:03 AM	#5
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	I use H335 for .223, .308 and .17 centerfire. Its (relatively) cheap and meters wonderfully.

March 7, 2008, 02:50 AM	#6
tom234 Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 753	Friend's service match rifle load is 69 gr Sierra BTHP, 25.0 gr AA 2520, WIN. SR primer. Bench rest 5 shot group <1 inch at 100 yrds.

March 7, 2008, 09:28 AM	#7
The Lovemaster Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 416	I always consult at least two reloading manuals for my recipes. The Hodgdon and Alliant websites also are resources.