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Offline Bob in Ohio

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Need a little help on reloading 223/5.56
« on: February 06, 2014, 12:47:56 PM »
Is anyone using the old powder "Dupont" IMR-4227 to load 223/55gr.hollow point?I have a few cans of this powder,but can't find any listings on loads.I've used it for hand gun rounds years past.Any help is welcome :-\
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Re: Need a little help on reloading 223/5.56
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2014, 03:02:10 PM »
Bob 4227 is too fast to be an appropriate powder for 223/556.  It may be possible to load reduced loads but not for the average loader.  Pick something better suited such as H335, WW748, 4895, etc.  I use WC844 for AR loads.
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Re: Need a little help on reloading 223/5.56
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2014, 03:05:39 PM »
I completely agree!!

There are far better powders for the 223.

Personally I like H322 and a 52/53g Match bullet.

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Re: Need a little help on reloading 223/5.56
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2014, 03:18:02 PM »
Quote from: cwlongshot on February 06, 2014, 03:05:39 PM
Personally I like H322 and a 52/53g Match bullet.

CW


That's my Contender load in .223.  Same powder but with a 139 gr. bullet in 7TCU also.


BTW I get better performance from my ARs with something just a tad slower. ;)
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Re: Need a little help on reloading 223/5.56
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2014, 10:18:10 PM »
I AGREE WITH OLD SYCO ;)
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Offline Bob in Ohio

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Re: Need a little help on reloading 223/5.56
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2014, 04:58:04 AM »
THANKS GUYS. :)
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