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powder for short barrel 223

Discussion in 'Specialty Handgun Hunting' started by Rimfire, Nov 27, 2012.

  1. Nov 27, 2012 #1
    Rimfire

    Rimfire Well-Known Member

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    I have a 16" 223 and want to shoot 75-77's will the standard powders work or will I have to speed up the powder due to the shorter barrel
     
  2. Nov 28, 2012 #2
    submoa

    submoa Well-Known Member

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    varget ;-}
     
  3. Nov 28, 2012 #3
    Rimfire

    Rimfire Well-Known Member

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    That was my first choice, just never tried it in a short barrel and didn't know if 16 inch neeeded a little faster burn
     
  4. Nov 30, 2012 #4
    bar63

    bar63 Well-Known Member

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    14 or 16 in. barrel really does not make much difference. Varget should work fine.
    a 223 is a 223.