Which Rifle Powder > Reloading

Posted: 3/10/2009 8:50:24 AM EDT

I am about to buy 16lbs of powder, but they don't have Ramshot TAC that I usually use. What would be the best overall powder to buy out of the following:

H335
H322
W748
AA2230

It will mainly be 55gr-75gr 223 for my AR, but could also be for 40gr 22-250. I also reload 30-30, 7 mag, 243 but those aren't as big of a concern to me... mainly reloading for the AR.

Thanks for any input.

Posted: 3/10/2009 9:03:21 AM EDT

[#1]

I have good results with H335 in .223 with lighter bullets, not so much with the 75's. W748 works well also.

Posted: 3/10/2009 5:34:35 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I am about to buy 16lbs of powder, but they don't have Ramshot TAC that I usually use. What would be the best overall powder to buy out of the following:

H335
H322
W748
AA2230

It will mainly be 55gr-75gr 223 for my AR, but could also be for 40gr 22-250. I also reload 30-30, 7 mag, 243 but those aren't as big of a concern to me... mainly reloading for the AR.

Thanks for any input.

In 223 I have used H-335, W-748 and AA-2230 with 55 and 62 gr bullets. All worked fine, don't know about the heavier bullets.

Posted: 3/10/2009 7:12:58 PM EDT

[#3]

For 55gr H335 works well in mine but AA2230 tends to have a broader range of loads that produce tight groups and I generally get more velocity in the sweet spot with AA2230. Either of these should perform well.

DOC

Posted: 3/10/2009 7:31:49 PM EDT

[#4]

With that wide of a weight range I would go for 748 , it's Winchesters one stop shopping powder for .223.

Posted: 3/10/2009 7:58:26 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I am about to buy 16lbs of powder, but they don't have Ramshot TAC that I usually use. What would be the best overall powder to buy out of the following:

H335
H322
W748
AA2230

It will mainly be 55gr-75gr 223 for my AR, but could also be for 40gr 22-250. I also reload 30-30, 7 mag, 243 but those aren't as big of a concern to me... mainly reloading for the AR.

Thanks for any input.

They still have TAC at Powder Valley for $118 a jug....

Posted: 3/10/2009 8:29:18 PM EDT

[#6]

Here's my input for the most accurate in my AR's

55gr FMJ H335 25gr. Plinking load (M$ 16")

60gr HP H335 25gr. Coyote load (16" Sweet 16)

68gr BTHP Match 23gr AA2460 ( 24" Stag Varmint)

Your results will very.

Posted: 3/10/2009 9:31:21 PM EDT

[#7]

I like the H335 for my .223

Posted: 3/10/2009 9:50:40 PM EDT

[#8]

Probably the best way to choose would be to..............

Pick up 1 pound each............

Then, test them w/ your rifles in the various calibers.

THEN.........buy in bulk, the power that YOU liked the best. You may have to compromise. That's life.

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ME.......I don't have that much indecision in my life.
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I would have just picked up an 8 pound keg of W748 and not look back.

At least I know it works for ME in .308 Winchester and .223 Rem.

I know that it may not be THE BEST choice. Because, everyone has their own favorites and opinion(s).

I realize that.............and I can dig it.

Life goes on.

Aloha, Mark

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