DoctorThunder
Plinker
- Apr 2, 2013
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Are you confused enough yet? If not I'm sure the Ford, Chevy type opinionators will keep on until you are. Thats the INGO way
Just a caveat to the list I sent: Always check the load data against the bullet sizes you'll be loading. Some of the powders, while compatible with both .223 and .308, may only suitable for lighter .308 or heavy .223 bullets (depending on the original intended use of the powder).
what is your twist rate ? Varget is awsome for 308 ! But not for 223 748 win . Cfe223 use powders that are caliber friendly . Ur gun will last longer and your accuracy will b good . Try 26 grains 55 grain bullet . Seating depth ? Every gun is different . Chamber a long bullet . Put it into the rifleings . Measure and shorten . I do five shot groups . When I start getting 100 yrd . Snow men off bench I quit . Would be awsome to here what kinda results u get just with seating depths .H335 or Win 748. I like the way 335 meters, but 748 is good as well.
Yea I need to get up there and talk to those soon just haven't had the time. And yes I have definitly noticed the powder choice is very slim right now so I may just have to try a couple that I can find at first.A good place to go to and talk to someone about this would be at Profire Arms & Supplies. Andrew and his crew are great and can help you with all the advice you will need. One issue as you will learn and if not already is you really won't have much choice of powder to use since it is hard to find most at this time. You have to use what is available and go from there. But Good Luck and have fun reloading.
Have you used in just .223 or have you had luck with both .223/.308 ??I have only used Varget, and have been very happy with it.
Have you used in just .223 or have you had luck with both .223/.308 ??
Is the H335 or Win748 good for .308 as well or no?
One other consideration is how are you metering the powder to load? I liked Varget until I bought my Dillon, stick powder was a bit inconsistent. H335 works well for me but I am not shooting match either.
Thanks for break down of the two. I've been leaning towards those anyways. I will also be reloading for both hunting and precision so that helps a lot. May see if I can pick some up this weekendI have tried a lot of powders in my 308, 358 Winchester, 358 Hoosie and my 5.56. The two that have worked the best for me in my rifles is IMR 4198 and IMR 4895. The IMR 4895 is very accurate in all my rifles. I had to step up to IMR 4198 for the Hoosier to get the FPS I needed to get it close to the FPS of the 358 Winchester. It has also given me better FPS in the 5.56 than I could get with the IMR 4895. I must add that the IMR 4895 has proven to be more accurate. So if I am going for just small groups I will stick with IMR 4895. If I want a hunting load I will go with IMR 4198.
Good luck with what ever you try.