Which is the cleanest?

D.Delozier · April 18, 2010, 09:19 AM

What is the best powder for reloading the .223 ,as far as leaving the least residue and carbon? I'm loading for a AR 15 with the standard gas system, not the newer piston type. I'm looking to cut down on the amount of carbon build up I'm getting. Thanks

ScottRiqui · April 18, 2010, 09:57 AM

I've only used Hogdon H335 for .223 in my AR, but I've had good experiences with it, and it appears to be a popular powder for the application. Also, it meters very accurately in my Lee powder measures.

wdellis2 · April 18, 2010, 10:03 AM

Also BL-C(2) has been highly recommended to me by other reloaders, but as far as cleanliness, I have not tried it for .223.

KySilverado · April 18, 2010, 10:29 AM

Another nod for H335. Burns clean and meters great. Shoots well. It's all I load in .223.

10-96 · April 18, 2010, 10:47 AM

Varget has been my favorite. I haven't tried it against the Reloader powders or Vihta Vouhri (kinda hate powders I can't spell!)- but it stacks up well against IMR.

TXGunNut · April 18, 2010, 12:42 PM

I like 748 but haven't compared it to H335.

Bamashooter · April 18, 2010, 10:23 PM

I use IMR-4895 and 748. Both are clean but i think the IMR is more so.

April 18, 2010, 09:19 AM	#1
D.Delozier Member Join Date: March 28, 2009 Location: S.C Posts: 35	Which is the cleanest? What is the best powder for reloading the .223 ,as far as leaving the least residue and carbon? I'm loading for a AR 15 with the standard gas system, not the newer piston type. I'm looking to cut down on the amount of carbon build up I'm getting. Thanks

April 18, 2010, 10:29 AM	#4
KySilverado Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Posts: 147	Another nod for H335. Burns clean and meters great. Shoots well. It's all I load in .223. __________________ "I'd much rather go to my grave never needing my gun, than go there wishing I had it." - Phil Dalmolin

April 18, 2010, 10:47 AM	#5
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,160	Varget has been my favorite. I haven't tried it against the Reloader powders or Vihta Vouhri (kinda hate powders I can't spell!)- but it stacks up well against IMR. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

April 18, 2010, 12:42 PM	#6
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	I like 748 but haven't compared it to H335. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

April 18, 2010, 09:57 AM	#2
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	I've only used Hogdon H335 for .223 in my AR, but I've had good experiences with it, and it appears to be a popular powder for the application. Also, it meters very accurately in my Lee powder measures.

April 18, 2010, 10:03 AM	#3
wdellis2 Junior Member Join Date: April 8, 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 3	Also BL-C(2) has been highly recommended to me by other reloaders, but as far as cleanliness, I have not tried it for .223.

April 18, 2010, 10:23 PM	#7
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,860	I use IMR-4895 and 748. Both are clean but i think the IMR is more so.