Powder for 223/5.56

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Powder for 223/5.56

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What do you recommend for 223/5.56 55gr bullet?
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H335
IMR 4320
Varget
Benchmark

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WW748
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Save the Varget for heavier rounds.

For 55g I use these.
H-335
CFE-223
BL-C2
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ddstuder wrote:Save the Varget for heavier rounds.

For 55g I use these.
H-335
CFE-223
BL-C2
Where can I find some of CFE-223?

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Beiruty wrote:
ddstuder wrote:Save the Varget for heavier rounds.

For 55g I use these.
H-335
CFE-223
BL-C2
Where can I find some of CFE-223?

Thanks.

I was able to score 8lbs on Powder Valley just before Thanksgiving. I'm sure its all gone now!
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I use H335 and have used imr4895 with great results.
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Beiruty wrote:
ddstuder wrote:Save the Varget for heavier rounds.

For 55g I use these.
H-335
CFE-223
BL-C2
Where can I find some of CFE-223?

Thanks.
Big Guys Shooting Supplies - 1416 N Main, Suite 500 - Pearland, TX 77581 - Phone 281-731-4850

as of other day had plenty of CFE-223, H335 and Benchmark in 8lb jugs -- I have been using Benchmark with 55gr and very good results at 24.8 grains -- nice strong round too
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+1 for Ramshot X-terminator.
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