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Ar-15 1-7 twist and shooting any weight from 50 grain to 77 bullets, although generally heading towards the 69/77 grainers.
I'm not asking at all about whats available, but what you would grab when it is available.
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I've had the best accuracy with Reloder 15 and the heavies so far, but it isn't super fast. Lost track of everything I've tried, but Reloder 15 was the clear winner for accuracy in my particular barrel.
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AR Comp or W 748... lately...
that changes at times...
about anything works in a 223...
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TAC for lighter bullets up to 60gr. RL-15 for anything heavier.
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I've had the best accuracy with Reloder 15 and the heavies so far,
Hadn't considered '15, Thanks.
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Have yet to run into any Comp, just don't see it around here often. My search for Comp is somewhat responsible for this thread.
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yes, especially with the 50/55's, several lbs of that here.
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This is a stand by for me. Shooters world AR-plus has a lot of potential as a do it all AR powder, but I'm still playing with it.
You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it.
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Have yet to run into any Comp, just don't see it around here often. My search for Comp is somewhat responsible for this thread. Without a doubt AR Comp. I use it in .223 and my AR10 308w... But for 69-77gr pills, you are likely not going to find anything better... RL15 works well too, but doesn't meter as well and is not nearly as accurate... I use it when I have to..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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yes, especially with the 50/55's, several lbs of that here. Never tried it in an ar, but Benchmark is for sure a great powder with the light bullets in a bolt gun. Other good ones with light bullets are H322 and Reloder 10x.
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I use all the powders mentioned in AR loads with the exception of H 335...
I won't touch that powder... won't get into why and don't knock anyone who uses it...
but a couple of bad experiences with it and I have a whole hell of a lot of other options...
but of all the powders mentioned otherwise, that is proof of what I say.. about anything works in a 223...
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Like has been said, lots to choose from. I use TAC behind the lighter bullets and recently I've been using Alliant Varmint behind the 55s. It's showing some good results.
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Surprisingly, the most accurate powder I've used for 50-55 grainers has been IMR-4198. A little velocity is lost, but damn it puts the bullets close together.
I have some 77 grain SMK loads using Norma 203B (RL15) I want to try soon. H322 has been so-so and CFE223 is a little better, but I feel like something's still on the table.
H322 has done very good with 69 grain SMK loads.
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I use Benchmark, 748, WC846, H335, in 50-55 grain bullets. In heavier bullets, 60-77, I use TAC and Varget mostly. I have noticed that each one of my 223's seems to like something different. A powder that works good in one rifle, usually does not work in another. The exception has been Varget, as it works well in several of my rifles.
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I haven’t loaded anything other than 60 and 65 grain bullets in .223 for years, and haven’t used anything other than Varget in.223 for years. Not saying nothing is better, just it works for me and I’m kind of beyond the age of experimentation. Also it works well for my purposes in .308 and .45-70.
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All I shoot is 50 & 55's & Benchmark has been a good one for me.
I've never tried it, but from looking at various loads for the heavier bullets, I'd sure try CFE223. It's usually the velocity king according to the Hodgdon manual.
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