Author Topic: 223 and spherical powders (Read 544 times)

warf73 · « **on:** March 14, 2005, 11:53:21 PM »

What spherical powders are you guys using in your 223 with a 55gr pill with good accuracy?
I'm looking at Hodgdon BL-C (2), H335, and 2230. Are these any good in the accuracy department?

The reason for the spherical powder is, I will be running my final load threw the 550 and dont want any bridging problems that can/will happen with extruded powders. And spherical is easy to work with in the 550.

Thanks Warf

BCB · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2005, 08:00:37 AM »

H-335 and WC-844 (surplus)...BCB

KN · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2005, 11:46:20 AM »

I have excellent results with H-335. Also have used W-748 but its a lot more temperature sensitive. KN

bigjeepman · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2005, 12:43:20 PM »

I have had great success with H335 and Nosler BT 55 gr in my new Savage 10 FP. I have not been able to get any other 55 gr bullet to group near as good.

Haywire Haywood · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2005, 01:49:18 PM »

H335 here too, with hornady's 40gr Vmax... really nice groups.

Ian

warf73 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2005, 07:31:27 PM »

Next trip to town I'll get me a pound.

Thanks for your input guys :grin:

Thanks Warf

smalstuf · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:21:13 AM »

If you install a JDS Quick Measure on your 550 you can use extruded powers and eliminate the bridging with their innovtive bridge breaker. you can get one at www.quick-measure.com you can also change charges in less than 30 seconds with their interchangeable adjustable charge tubes.
get from www.quick-measure.com :-)