[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anybody using Accurate 1680?

Posted: 3/13/2009 1:23:31 PM EDT

The title says it all. I lucked in to some and was wondering if it was appropriate for the AR for a plinking load.

Thanks,
ka

Posted: 3/13/2009 2:17:06 PM EDT

[#1]

There is no Data listed on Accurates website using 1680 in .223

her's a link to thier reloading data PDF
Accurate powder reloading data

hth,
Jason

Posted: 3/13/2009 5:09:47 PM EDT

[#2]

I have used A-1680 in 7.62 x 39. It was designed for this cartridge.

Never tried it in 223.

Edit, checked Accurate's web site, A-1680 is not listed for 223.

Posted: 3/13/2009 5:42:04 PM EDT

[#3]

I have a bunch for the 7.62 x 39 loading, and tried it in the AR15/223. The powder is too fast and short strokes at maximum apparent pressures. Was awesome accurate with 40 grain bullets though.

Posted: 3/13/2009 5:57:58 PM EDT

[#4]

AA-1680 will be similar to the 4198 family. I have loaded some 1680 in 223, it will work, though fast for the application, it ran for me... better choices with the 748, 335, 844, 846, BL-C2, 2230, 2460, 4895, Varget, and many others of similar burn rate.

Posted: 3/13/2009 6:17:15 PM EDT

[#5]

If you look in the older reloading manuals (AA #1 or #2) you can find plenty of published data for 1680, but you can probbly guess it is not included for a reason. It is a dang fast powder and things get weird in a hurry with a powder that is fast for caliber/bullet weight. Choose something else.

Posted: 3/13/2009 8:49:46 PM EDT

[#6]

Here's the older data http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/PerCaliber2Guide/Rifle/Standarddata(Rifle)/22Cal(5.56mm)/223%20Remington%20pages%20185%20to%20187.pdf

Posted: 3/14/2009 5:08:09 PM EDT

[#7]

Way to come through AssultRifler.

Made my copy, you never know if you will need this data.

Posted: 3/14/2009 6:31:05 PM EDT

[#8]

Many better powders for 223 than 1680.....but 1680 is awesome in the 357 Maximum. That is how I use it.

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