.223 55 gr. powder choice – H322? Benchmark? Varget? IMR4895? - Page 2

stubbicatt · July 4, 2013, 05:30 PM

Of the ball powders I have tried, with the 55 grain bullet weights, I prefer Ramshot Xterminator. It has the advantage of metering quite well. However, I much prefer H4895. Some like Varget, and it is a good powder, I just prefer 4895.

I don't think you will find the answer you seek until you have experimented awhile. Any of the numbers you listed is a good starting point, and doubtless you will find a good combination with any of them.

SRE · July 4, 2013, 07:52 PM

Only have ever used H4895. From 40 to 60g bullets, which is all I shoot when it comes to weight, it has the desired results qualifying my needs to not go to another powder. However, while visiting a friend's reloading setup he was using Varget. After hearing his positive feedback I did try it and whithin my realm it has no marginal differences than H4895.

So, i'd go with those 2. Happy reloading!

July 4, 2013, 07:52 PM	#27
SRE Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2011 Location: Southern York County, PA Posts: 145	Only have ever used H4895. From 40 to 60g bullets, which is all I shoot when it comes to weight, it has the desired results qualifying my needs to not go to another powder. However, while visiting a friend's reloading setup he was using Varget. After hearing his positive feedback I did try it and whithin my realm it has no marginal differences than H4895. So, i'd go with those 2. Happy reloading! __________________ Combat Commander

July 4, 2013, 05:30 PM	#26
stubbicatt Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Posts: 1,707	Of the ball powders I have tried, with the 55 grain bullet weights, I prefer Ramshot Xterminator. It has the advantage of metering quite well. However, I much prefer H4895. Some like Varget, and it is a good powder, I just prefer 4895. I don't think you will find the answer you seek until you have experimented awhile. Any of the numbers you listed is a good starting point, and doubtless you will find a good combination with any of them.