Powder recomendation

[sgreen3]

Im looking into loading up some .223 for my bench rest AR. I am wanting to try some 69gr sierra HPBT, winchester brass, an CCI primers. Im wanting to what would be a good powder for precision shooting?

 

[slow1911s]

223 Rem + 223 AI Cartridge Guide

 

[sgreen3]

223 Rem + 223 AI Cartridge Guide

I have that web page on my favorites, I totally forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder

 

[indyjohn]

Varget. <---- (Note the period right there).

 

[sgreen3]

Varget. <---- (Note the period right there).

I have herd that was good stuff, what kind of results have you had with it?

 

[Aszerigan]

+1 for Varget. Also H4895.

 

[Litlratt]

VVn140 or Rl15

 

[indyjohn]

I have herd that was good stuff, what kind of results have you had with it?

It meters well. Hodgdon claims it is durable in changing weather conditions. My experience with it is from moderate spring temps to dog days of summer swealter with good groups using the same recipe.

I've worked with it alot and found that it is easy to build a load that gives performance groups with the 69gr Sierra from 200 to 500 yds.

That being said, don't discount this recommendation as well. Ratt knows well of what he speaks...

VVn140 or Rl15

 

[ISP 5353]

Varget, W748, or H335. Good luck!

 

[Leo]

Varget, pushing 69 Sierra sparked by CCI. Results, 200 with an X count of 14 on a 200 yard rapid fire target at Camp Perry during the Ohio State Rifle Assotiation State Championship, shooting service rifle. I missed a wind change on the second 10 shots that blew 6 bullets about 1/4 inch into the ten ring or it would have easily been 20X clean. I think the load was working ok. Good Luck

 

[jrainw]

RL15, good enough for a 10X clean when I used to shoot well. Varget also very good.

 

[Slapstick]

For that bullet Sierra recommends using Varget for the accuracy load. http://accurateshooter.net/Downloads/sierra223ar.pdf

On a side note I tried using TAC with their recommended loadings and was sorely disappointed with the results. I then used TAC with the Seirra recommended loadings and was pleasantly surprised by the performance. I still prefer Varget but TAC will now do in a pinch.

 

[sgreen3]

Thanks alot for all the recomendations fellas, But I think Varget is the winning choice everyonce seem to be in agrement on this one. Ill have to go pick up some this week.

 

[slow1911s]

Sierra also recommends Vhit N540 and N140 for 69s. I'm not sure how available those are locally.