223 powder

jbyrd · August 17, 1999, 03:43 PM

I am new to reloading and wish to avoid fouling problems in my AR-15. I will be loading both 55 grain and 63 grain bullets. Any suggestions for a clean burning powder? Thanks

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Walt Welch · August 17, 1999, 03:58 PM

Win 748 works well for me, and is fairly flexible. H-335 also has a good reputation. Since Olin makes the powders for Hodgdon, there may be less of a difference between the two powders than you think. Walt

Patrick Graham · August 17, 1999, 08:06 PM

I've used Varget and H-335 in 223, neither seemed to be very dirty. I've used 748 in 308 and it seems to be fairly clean also. No matter what powder you use there will be some soot left over.

Paul B. · August 18, 1999, 03:11 PM

I like W-748 for the .223.
Paul B.

TTed · August 20, 1999, 11:03 AM

All the previous suggestions are good. I've also had very good results in .223 using Hodgdon BLC-2

alan · August 20, 1999, 02:59 PM

try wc-846, at least with 55 grain bullets. it is surplus powder, originally produced by Olin (Winchester), and falls between BLC-2 and H-335, according to the folks at St. Marks, Florida, and is available in my area, don't know about other areas. Have also used it in bolt rifles, 308, with 168 and 173 grain FA Match bullets, where it worked very well for 200 and 300 yard rapid fire stages in the NMC. There were supposedly some lot to lot variations, so proceed with care.

jbyrd · August 20, 1999, 05:36 PM

Thanks a bunch H335 looks like the one to try first.

August 17, 1999, 03:43 PM	#1
jbyrd Junior Member Join Date: July 14, 1999 Posts: 9	I am new to reloading and wish to avoid fouling problems in my AR-15. I will be loading both 55 grain and 63 grain bullets. Any suggestions for a clean burning powder? Thanks ------------------ Stormtroopers are coming,"keep a gun in your hand"

August 17, 1999, 03:58 PM	#2
Walt Welch Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 1998 Location: Alamo, CA Posts: 424	Win 748 works well for me, and is fairly flexible. H-335 also has a good reputation. Since Olin makes the powders for Hodgdon, there may be less of a difference between the two powders than you think. Walt

August 17, 1999, 08:06 PM	#3
Patrick Graham Junior member Join Date: January 18, 1999 Location: Kokomo, Indiana USA Posts: 674	I've used Varget and H-335 in 223, neither seemed to be very dirty. I've used 748 in 308 and it seems to be fairly clean also. No matter what powder you use there will be some soot left over.

August 18, 1999, 03:11 PM	#4
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	I like W-748 for the .223. Paul B.

August 20, 1999, 11:03 AM	#5
TTed Member Join Date: April 26, 1999 Posts: 16	All the previous suggestions are good. I've also had very good results in .223 using Hodgdon BLC-2

August 20, 1999, 02:59 PM	#6
alan Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 1999 Posts: 3,847	try wc-846, at least with 55 grain bullets. it is surplus powder, originally produced by Olin (Winchester), and falls between BLC-2 and H-335, according to the folks at St. Marks, Florida, and is available in my area, don't know about other areas. Have also used it in bolt rifles, 308, with 168 and 173 grain FA Match bullets, where it worked very well for 200 and 300 yard rapid fire stages in the NMC. There were supposedly some lot to lot variations, so proceed with care.

August 20, 1999, 05:36 PM	#7
jbyrd Junior Member Join Date: July 14, 1999 Posts: 9	Thanks a bunch H335 looks like the one to try first.