Gun Powder Choices

[superdave24]

I'm new reloading and just getting started. This is my first go around and have a technical question regarding choices of gun powders. I am working on reloading new brass .223 rounds. I purchased Hornady 69 & 77 grain BTHP and would like to know what types of gun powder to use for precision shooting or, just a good overall gun powder to use.

 

[Engineering101]

superdave24

Hodgdon's Benchmark is top the velocity curve in the 223 Rem per Nosler data and it shoots great in my 223. It also has the advantage of being an "Extreme" powder meaning it should be more temp stable than most.

 

[superdave24]

Ok great thank you. I will also be reloading 55-62 grain for plinking and having fun. Would you recommend a different powder for that or use it in all my .223 rounds?

 

[MudRunner2005]

According to all of my manuals and the data I've read, Hodgdon Varget, Winchester 748, Hodgdon CFE 223, and Hodgdon BL-(C)2 are the top performing powders (in terms of velocity) in the 55gr+ range for .223 Rem, .223 Service Rifle, and 5.56x45 NATO specs.

 

[FearNoWind]

I prefer Varget or Hodgdon CFE2223.

 

[rcoody]

cfe 223 for everyday use


for my rifle
accuracy load
77 gr mk n140 24.7 gr.

hard on brass work up carefully

ES 10 SD 3.87 AV 2726

 

[oldfamily]

Hornady reloading manual and a list of calibers you will be loading for that way you could compare what powders would work with more than one rifle.