one powder two calibers

VTR996 · October 2, 2001, 10:11 AM

I've been reloading pistol ammo for about a year now and since I just bought a .223 handi-rifle,(seen it in G&A couldn't resist,and wouldn't you know it they just happen to have one @ my local hangout) I'm thinking of reloading .223 and .308 and am wondering which powder would cover both applications or am I gonna wind up just like my pistols and have about 4 or 5 different kinds?

Poodleshooter · October 2, 2001, 10:25 AM

Varget or IMR4895 come to mind. Also, Ball(C)2, Winchester 748, H335, AA-2460 &2520. Probably one of the Alliant Reloader powders too, though I'm not familiar with them

Keith J · October 2, 2001, 10:25 AM

BLC-2
H322
IMR 3031

And a bunch of others. If you load heavy bullets in the .223, go with H380 or AA2520 but watch the heat in the latter.

Surprisingly, these two rounds like the same powders...

Bob243 · October 2, 2001, 10:42 AM

I'll second IMR4895

IMR 3031 if you are shooting lighter loads from the .223, ( I ran into capacity problems when trying to get near max in my Hornady book) but shot great.

Also Viht N-135 or N-133

Charmedlyfe · October 2, 2001, 11:22 AM

Varget and AA 2520. The 2520 is maybe not the best/fastest in 223, but still extremely accurate.....

labgrade · October 2, 2001, 01:53 PM

I'll second W748 - seems to be Win's powder for "factory duplication" for both these cartridges. Meters great, too boot.

MADISON · October 3, 2001, 07:09 AM

I use Winchester 748 to load 223 Remmington and 30-06.

George Helser · October 6, 2001, 11:56 PM

VTR996,

I like WW748 in .223 & .308 for getting high power, reliable functioning & nearly zero muzzle flash at night. Yes, I agree, it also meters well.

Regards,
George
In sunny Arizona

blades67 · October 7, 2001, 07:35 PM

IMR4895 and WW748 would be my suggestions for those two calibers also.

sh00ter · October 10, 2001, 07:58 PM

I use varget and h414 and both have proved great, the b=varget seems to be cleaner and more accurate of the two

Dogjaw · October 11, 2001, 06:18 PM

If your using a powder measure off a press, go with Win 748 (ball powder flows better). I use it in 222 and 308 with excellent results.

October 2, 2001, 10:11 AM	#1
VTR996 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2001 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 195	one powder two calibers I've been reloading pistol ammo for about a year now and since I just bought a .223 handi-rifle,(seen it in G&A couldn't resist,and wouldn't you know it they just happen to have one @ my local hangout) I'm thinking of reloading .223 and .308 and am wondering which powder would cover both applications or am I gonna wind up just like my pistols and have about 4 or 5 different kinds?

October 3, 2001, 07:09 AM	#7
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	ONE POWDER - 2 CALIBERS I use Winchester 748 to load 223 Remmington and 30-06.

October 7, 2001, 07:35 PM	#9
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	IMR4895 and WW748 would be my suggestions for those two calibers also. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

October 2, 2001, 10:25 AM	#2
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,599	Varget or IMR4895 come to mind. Also, Ball(C)2, Winchester 748, H335, AA-2460 &2520. Probably one of the Alliant Reloader powders too, though I'm not familiar with them

October 2, 2001, 10:25 AM	#3
Keith J Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2000 Posts: 469	BLC-2 H322 IMR 3031 And a bunch of others. If you load heavy bullets in the .223, go with H380 or AA2520 but watch the heat in the latter. Surprisingly, these two rounds like the same powders...

October 2, 2001, 10:42 AM	#4
Bob243 Member Join Date: December 2, 2000 Posts: 54	I'll second IMR4895 IMR 3031 if you are shooting lighter loads from the .223, ( I ran into capacity problems when trying to get near max in my Hornady book) but shot great. Also Viht N-135 or N-133

October 2, 2001, 11:22 AM	#5
Charmedlyfe Junior member Join Date: October 11, 2000 Location: SC Posts: 799	Varget and AA 2520. The 2520 is maybe not the best/fastest in 223, but still extremely accurate.....

October 2, 2001, 01:53 PM	#6
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	I'll second W748 - seems to be Win's powder for "factory duplication" for both these cartridges. Meters great, too boot.

October 6, 2001, 11:56 PM	#8
George Helser Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2000 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 242	VTR996, I like WW748 in .223 & .308 for getting high power, reliable functioning & nearly zero muzzle flash at night. Yes, I agree, it also meters well. Regards, George In sunny Arizona

October 10, 2001, 07:58 PM	#10
sh00ter Junior member Join Date: October 5, 2000 Posts: 22	I use varget and h414 and both have proved great, the b=varget seems to be cleaner and more accurate of the two

October 11, 2001, 06:18 PM	#11
Dogjaw Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 560	If your using a powder measure off a press, go with Win 748 (ball powder flows better). I use it in 222 and 308 with excellent results.