Thoughts on h 335 for 223

shane32 · March 26, 2014, 03:26 PM

Starting to load 223. Just wanna know what peoples thoughts of this powder. Loaded with 55 grain varmageddon with 24.5 g H335

Brian Pfleuger · March 26, 2014, 03:44 PM

Nosler starting load is listed as 23.0gr. That's the place to start. Max load of 25.0gr. It would not be wise to start at 24.5gr.

ricklaut · March 26, 2014, 08:44 PM

H335 is very popular for .223, especially in semi autos. Agree on starting at 23gr - you'll likely end up at 25, but (as always) do it right and work up.

anode · March 26, 2014, 08:49 PM

22.0 gr of H335 works good for me
Of course I'm only shooting 100 yards

4runnerman · March 26, 2014, 08:52 PM

H335 is great in 223, as is varget,RL-15 and a few others.. All you can do is give it a try. I ended up with Varget as my go to,only becase RL-15 is not avalible now or then or ever again

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LivewireBlanco · March 26, 2014, 09:37 PM

I like Ramshot Xterminator better, or at least my AR does.

mdmtj · March 27, 2014, 06:48 AM

I've come to really like 8208 XBR with the 55 gr Varmageddon HP. Yesterday saw a five round group at 25 yards, standing unsupported, inside of an inch.

**Unclenick** · March 27, 2014, 10:39 AM

H335 is canister grade WC844. WC844 is the powder Olin developed for the military for .223 in the 60's, so it's a compatible powder. In 1989, CCI changed their magnum primer formulation to better ignite these older spherical propellant formulations, so a CCI magnum primer (450 or #41 for floating firing pin self-loaders) would be a good choice with it. But do begin with the starting load and work up in steps of no more than 2% of maximum (half a grain in this case), especially with the magnum primer.

The Ramshot powders have a more modern deterrent coating, and Western's lab guy told me they don't need the warmer primer to ignite well.

howlnmad · March 27, 2014, 10:50 AM

I love it. I use 24 gr of H335 with 55gr Remington MC bullets and Remingto 7 1/2 primers.

As others have said, it's best to start at the minimum and work up.

March 26, 2014, 03:26 PM	#1
shane32 Member Join Date: March 24, 2014 Posts: 28	Thoughts on h 335 for 223 Starting to load 223. Just wanna know what peoples thoughts of this powder. Loaded with 55 grain varmageddon with 24.5 g H335

March 26, 2014, 03:44 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Nosler starting load is listed as 23.0gr. That's the place to start. Max load of 25.0gr. It would not be wise to start at 24.5gr. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

March 26, 2014, 08:52 PM	#5
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	H335 is great in 223, as is varget,RL-15 and a few others.. All you can do is give it a try. I ended up with Varget as my go to,only becase RL-15 is not avalible now or then or ever again. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

March 27, 2014, 10:39 AM	#8
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	H335 is canister grade WC844. WC844 is the powder Olin developed for the military for .223 in the 60's, so it's a compatible powder. In 1989, CCI changed their magnum primer formulation to better ignite these older spherical propellant formulations, so a CCI magnum primer (450 or #41 for floating firing pin self-loaders) would be a good choice with it. But do begin with the starting load and work up in steps of no more than 2% of maximum (half a grain in this case), especially with the magnum primer. The Ramshot powders have a more modern deterrent coating, and Western's lab guy told me they don't need the warmer primer to ignite well. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

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March 26, 2014, 08:44 PM	#3
ricklaut Member Join Date: February 17, 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 64	H335 is very popular for .223, especially in semi autos. Agree on starting at 23gr - you'll likely end up at 25, but (as always) do it right and work up.

March 26, 2014, 08:49 PM	#4
anode Junior Member Join Date: September 7, 2012 Posts: 7	22.0 gr of H335 works good for me Of course I'm only shooting 100 yards

March 26, 2014, 09:37 PM	#6
LivewireBlanco Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: West Texas Posts: 64	I like Ramshot Xterminator better, or at least my AR does.

March 27, 2014, 06:48 AM	#7
mdmtj Member Join Date: March 4, 2013 Posts: 80	I've come to really like 8208 XBR with the 55 gr Varmageddon HP. Yesterday saw a five round group at 25 yards, standing unsupported, inside of an inch.

March 27, 2014, 10:50 AM	#9
howlnmad Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2009 Location: Harriman Tn Posts: 424	I love it. I use 24 gr of H335 with 55gr Remington MC bullets and Remingto 7 1/2 primers. As others have said, it's best to start at the minimum and work up.