[Maddmaxx]

I have been using Win 748 for 223 with a 55gn but can't find it any more. I did find some Accurate 2230 and thought about trying it but it cost about $30 a pound which seems high to me. Anyone use this powder? Is it any good?

 

[soundguy]

in the 55gr rasnge on 223 i have used varget, , my favorite, imr 4064, imr 4895, etc.

note that those may yeild compressed loads.

 

[slayer]

H335 is the powder I would suggest.

 

[gdmoody]

CFE-223 is something that I have started using for both the .223 and .308, works great in both of them. I used Varget for years.

 

[cycloneman]

I have been using Win 748 for 223 with a 55gn but can't find it any more. I did find some Accurate 2230 and thought about trying it but it cost about $30 a pound which seems high to me. Anyone use this powder? Is it any good?

Excellent powder for 223. Also accurate 2460, imr 4064, Ramshot has powders similar to accurate. Ramshot powders are good also.

I personally like accurate 2460.

 

[jim brady]

I'm with Slayer on H335. Another great choice is BLC (2). There are others as George and Soundguy have stated. I shoot ARs, and use the H335 in the 55 grain class, and the BLC in the 62 and up class of bullets

Two things - $30 a pound for powder is high, but I don't think it will drop all that much in the future. Even after the current crazyness passes, the shops are kinda getting used to charge that much. Second, if the .223 is all you are loading for, you are in great shape. If you load for other calibers, you might want to hit the manuals and find a 'one size fits all UTILITY powder' and stock up on it. Just my two little pennies.....

 

[11B-101ABN]

I have run through about 48 pounds of Accurate 2230 and almost 48 pounds of Accurate 2200 in the past ten years. That's a little over 25k rounds with 55g. FMJ Bullets. 24 grains of 2230 and 22 grains of 2200 give around 3k fps and they both meter very well in my Dillon 550's.

 

[Twicepop]

That powder was developed for use in cartridges of this size and class. I've never used it, but everything that I've read about says it produces excellant results, both in performance and accuracy.

 

[dbcooper]

8208 XBR

I have been able to find it without much trouble

 

[312shooter]

H335 is the powder I would suggest.

this:yeahthat:

 

[bntyhntr6975]

Sucks that you cant find the 748 right now, still available here tho. Ive been using it in .223 and .308 for quite awhile, with great results. Luckily, i seldom get under a few lbs of it before restocking.

 

[Maddmaxx]

Found an 8 pound can of Win 748 Friday for about 12/pound which is a good deal. It was from an avid reloader that now uses another powder. Now I am good to go.

 

[rcairflr]

Nice find.

 

[soundguy]

awesome price!

 

[Shooter970]

2230 works well with 55gr and under, but it is temp sensitive.

 

[Gahunter12]

2230 works well with 55gr and under, but it is temp sensitive.

Since I can't find any H335, I have been trying some other powders also with great succes. I will second AA2230, and also have come to like AA2200, and Benchmark.

 

[howlnmad]

I have good results with H335 and 55 gr pills.

 

[turbo daddy]

I use AR Comp and Varmit

 

[soundguy]

never heard of ar comp? new?

 

[Chief 0652]

AA2230 was specifically designed for lower weight .223 bullets. I have used it and it is very good.