I'm looking for a 223 powder that flows well through a Dillion powder measure, going to be used for bulk 50gr to 55gr bullets. Mostly used for range/practice ammo out to 200 yards.
223 Powder that works well in Dillion powder measure
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Most any Ball powder will flow and measure fine. For common conventional 50-55s I use 26.8/WW 748 on average this load runs 52000-53000 PSI.........
WW 748
Either, but most pressure readings have been with MilSpec brass...............Commercial is slightly lower...............
I've had luck with H335, H322, Accurate 2230, and CFE223.
A buddy of mine recommended one if the Shooters World powders (can't remember which one).
You've got a lot of options if you can find some.
A buddy of mine recommended one if the Shooters World powders (can't remember which one).
You've got a lot of options if you can find some.
Good to see you recommend this powder. I grabbed several pounds of it in December and was about to use it just for this purpose.
I have used WW 748 for 223 since the beginning of time...... probably over 30 years. Standard load was always 27/WW 748 with damn near anything less than 55 gr. Some years ago I dropped it to 26.8 because 27 was running at or just below 55000 PSI, just wanted to reduce pressures slightly, and 26.8 gives me everything I need in a conventional bullet. I find that the standard 55 gr Hornady Soft is outstanding in most of my guns with this load. Terminal Ballistics are also good for a conventional bullet. And especially good when you use the load is shorter barrels. The 55 Hornady and 26.8/WW 748 also has same or close POI with my standard load, which is 50 Raptors with 24/RL 10X. Both are close or same POI in most rifles.
nbkky71
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I've used Win748, H335 and WC844 all without issues.
I do load my match ammo on the Dillon 550 using AR-COMP, but I do slow the loading rate way down. While it does meter well, it is a stick powder and can lead to some inconsistent drops if you're heavy handed when pulling the handle.
I do load my match ammo on the Dillon 550 using AR-COMP, but I do slow the loading rate way down. While it does meter well, it is a stick powder and can lead to some inconsistent drops if you're heavy handed when pulling the handle.
Dale Gribble
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I’ve used Win 748 and IMR 8208 XBR. Both meter well and are consistent.
Triggernosis
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Ramshot TAC flows like liquid mercury. It's all I use in .223, including my Service Rifle competition loads with 77 and 80 grain bullets.
