223 -vs- 5.56 . Annie did all of the heavy lifting with this post and I added some of my personal experience and recommendations reloading 223 Rem. Powders include Winchester, Hodgdon, IMR, Alliant, Vihtavuori, Accurate . Small game and varmint, like prairie dogs, rabbits, woodchucks, etc., are best hunted with lighter, high-velocity bullets. Trying some new target bullets out 100 Yards for load development. This Extreme series powder has likely won more benchrest matches than all other propellants combined. A case full of Varget in the 222 Rem Mag Imp only gets about 3300 fps and the 222 Rem Mag Imp case holds 32 grains water while the straight 222 Rem only holds 27 grains water. Benchmark 25.0 grains using 55 grain Sierra BlitzKing. The H322 powder provides match-grade accuracy in small- and medium-capacity cartridges like the 223 Remington, 6mm PPC and the 7mm TCU. H322 provides match-grade accuracy in small- and medium-capacity cartridges like the 223 Remington, 6mm PPC and the 7mm TCU. Want to use one powder and asking for opinions as to whether H 322 or H335 would be a better choice. Introduced to meet the increasing demand for a high performance small-bore propellant, Accurate 2200 has become a varmint hunting favorite. Accurate 2520. Reloading 223 Rem / 5.56 NATO. It is at least .75 MOA in an AR-15. H322: 25.3: Rem 7.5: 40 Sierra BlitzK: 3200 fps: Sierra's Accuracy Load for AR15s. The loads I used were 20.5gr to 22.0gr of H322. 26+g for h322 in 223&40g bullets sounds familiar. Horse hockey and self interest is obvious. A while back I loaded some 556 with h322 powder. Most of the time I load 23 to 24.5 grains. I am stuck with Hodgdon H322 powder for the next 200 rounds or so. 223 Remington and 5.56 NATO rifles span a wide variety of uses and scenarios. Clear. The history of the .223 Remington really began in 1950, when Remington introduced the .222 Remington in the company's Model 722 bolt-action rifle. Annie is a Public Relations Specialist for Diamond K Brass.She regularly produces content for a variety of blogs that cover topics from reloading press . I picked up this new powder (H 322) because I got a great deal on it, just can't find data for 62gr projectiles anywhere. 22.5 IMR 4895- this is a load I used for 8# of powder. Spherical granules allow precise metering and easy flow through small cartridge necks, making Accurate 2200 ideal for use in progressive reloading . Does anybody have a .223 55gr load they can share. Hope the powder valley availability helps. 01-06-2008, 08:46 AM #3. John. 23.5 grains of H322. . If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. Those using H322 and H4198 are the most accurate. He has used 23 grains of H322 powder. I shot it here for control group. H322 is a fantastic powder for the 223. and 8 lb. The enclosed table lists the better loads I've worked up for my XP-100 6mm-223 (6x45). of H4198 or IMR4198; or alternately 23.5 grs. All these powders are appropriate in the listed loads. There I found a load for both the AR and my bolt 223. Any suggestions as to one powder for these two cartridges is also most welcome. H335 averaged 3000 FPS while H322 averaged 3100 FPS. I have a couple of varmint rigs in 223 that love that powder with light bullets. Hodgdon H322 Smokeless Powder sale. PUT A BEAD ON SHOTGUN RELOADING DATA. A few folks are having the same issue in other forums. At the time I did not realize the load data was for 223 and not the military 556 brass that I used. handloads, and faster-burning powders like HP38 and Trail Boss can be used for low-velocity specialty loads. Dec 5, 2014. I'll choose .223 Remington as the caliber, 55 grains as the bullet weight, Hodgdon as the powder . Lampasas, Texas. (ft/s) PRESSURE 223 Remington 55 GR HDY FMJ Hodgdon Tite Group .224" 2.200" 300 Blackout 125 GR NOS BT Hodgdon Trail Boss .308" 2.060" 300 Blackout 135 GR SIE VAR HP Hodgdon Trail Boss .308" 2.055" . .223 Remington (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 282 loads. Load data for 49 loads in caliber .223 Rem. 223 Remington for Service Rifle. Hodgdon offers more than a dozen different propellants for reloading 223/5.56 ammo. As a fine extruded powder, it flows through powder measures with superb accuracy. With H322 and a 40 grain bullet you can get about 3300 fps in the 222 Rem. Hodgdon Powder offers the largest selection of quality smokeless propellants for any reloading application. It is the particular combination of reloading components and not just the powder. From experience (not set in stone). These loads are pretty warm but not as high as some of my reloading manuals list. H322 use to be the benchrest shooters powder of choice to shoot groups in the teens (less than 0.20 inches at 100 yds for a five shot group in competition). Hodgdon recommends a starting load of 21.0 grains for 2746 FPS (using the Sierra 69 grain MK), and a max load of 23.0 grains for 2932 FPS. Specifically, in the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, there are three sections for relevant load data: 223 Remington. Hodgdon H322 powder has won more bench rest matches than all other propellants combined. Click to expand. If you load for multiple firearms with a mix of .223 and 5.56mm chambers (or a Wylde chamber, for that matter) be sure to work up max loads in the smaller .223 chamber as a hot load in a 5.56mm chamber will be an excessive load in a .223 chamber. It is MUCH SOFTER shooting than my Varget ond H335 loads. Hodgdon H322. cases as well. Alliant Reloder-10x, Hodgon H322, Hodgon H335, Hodgon H4198, IMR 3031, IMR 4198, Lovex D073.6, Norma 202, ReloadSwiss RS 40, Rottweil R 901, SNPE Vectan SP 10, Shooters World Match Rifle, Somchem S335, Vihtavuori N130, Vihtavuori N133, Vihtavuori N135, Vihtavuori N540 . My main use w/ the 223 is prairie dog hunts so muzzle blast is a legitimate concern for me. Shotgun. H322 powder is a fine extruded powder, it flows through powder measures with superb accuracy. Paste from spreadsheet where I document my loads. I don't swap brass when I load rifle, only pistol. VARMINT Loads. bullets, mostly BTs. Any standard small rifle primer. I was wondering if any of you had experience with the h322 and 556 brass. I was sick this week and my voice was pretty well gone. After entering the Rifle Reloading Data section, I enter values in the first four steps. Predator Master. Those using H322 and H4198 are the most accurate. The 69 SMK was 2.308 to the lands in the test rifle, I loaded it to 2.300 for a .008 jump. Accurate 5744 (reduced load) IMI CCI 400 11.0 1892 12.0 Maximum loads should be used with CAUTION C = Compressed Load 223 Remington 3369 3305 3291 3286 3276 3270 3268 3246 3139 3071 3021 3193 2033 Muzzle Velocity (feet/sec) I settled initially on H322 as it gave a good combo of performance and muzzle blast. I use mixed brass for blasting ammo at 50 yards. I've had great results from 40gr - 62 grain various bullets using Vhit N 135 / N140 CFE 223. . . Sierra plans to add a .223 AI section to its reloading manual, but that is still months away. I'm currently using Ramshot X-Terminator for both .223 and 6.8 loads. 3,336. The .223 Remington was developed as a varmint cartridge. with older scopes and now a 3-12X Burris BPlex. Looking at a burn rate chart, H322 runs a bit faster than some of the better powders for a .30-30, like Varget, W748, CFE223, or Leverevolution. SKU: HODH322 Categories: Reloading Powder, Reloading Supplies, Smokeless Powder. Starting Loads Maximum Loads CALIBER BULLET WEIGHT MANUFACTURER POWDER BULLET DIAMETER C.O.L. It's best if you have a friend that loads 223 that will loan you enough of the different powders so you don't end up with a closet full of 1 lb cans that you most likely won't use. Find what you need in six easy steps. 223 Cast Bullet Loads. This is a compressed charged (anything over . H322 provides match-grade accuracy in small- and medium-capacity cartridges like the 223 Remington, 6mm PPC and the 7mm TCU. I keep H4895 around to load .308's and tried it a few times in .223,. but didn't get very good results. containers. Find you a 22-250 for that 380. Oct 15, 2009. Jul 21, 2009. It has those small kernels that work very well in progressives and an anti heat coating. N130 works well for anything up to 55grn. H322 with 50 gr. H322 or H335 for 223 and 221 Fireball. In the mean time the only powder I have that is commonly listed for .223 is IMR4895. Hodgdon Powder offers the largest selection of quality smokeless propellants for any reloading application. of H322, and anybody's . 21.7 H322- this is the pet load of a guy here on this forum and he swears by it. Hope you enjoy this style of video! with .224 . I've had very good results with 50 grain v max bullets and H322. Hodgdon H322 Product Details. I have shot this load in five different AR/M16 platforms with barrels from 11.5" to 20" and it delivers 50 consecutive shots into an inch @ 100 yds. Available in 1 lb. Also used Benchmark which was probably equal to it. A gas check was not used due to lack of availability of correct gas checks. Hoping to get some great Precision ammo for both paper and steel at long range!Amazon affi. Using bullets from Nosler BT LF, Barnes VG FB, Nosler BT, SinterFire, Sierra SP, Speer SP, Sierra HP, Barnes TSX FB, Hornady FMJ, Hornady V-Max, Swift Scirocco, Sierra HPBT, JLK VLD, Sierra MK, Berger BT Targ. What I found is that while H335 may be one of the most used powders for the .223 Remington, H322 actually gave me more velocity in my short 16 barrel. ( CCI small rifle primers) I've taken over 1300 groundhogs, several hundred rockchucks, foxes, and turkey out to 400 yds. . H335 is the most common reloading powder for .223 loads (at least around here). For me, the Varget will give higher velocities with the 55gr bullets, however the H-322 will flow through my Dillon and Hornady powder measures better. I'm trying every powder and load that was mentioned in the comments section of last week's video. The .223 Remington is America's favorite cartridge according to rifle and ammunition sales. I have reloaded about a thousand rounds of .223 62gr fmjbt with AA-2230 and get sub-moa groups. However, H322 consistently produces the best combination of accuracy and velocity. Hodgdon CFE 223 Hodgdon Clays Hodgdon H322 Hodgdon H335 Hodgdon H414 Hodgdon H4198 Hodgdon H4895 Hodgdon Titegroup Hodgdon Trail Boss Hodgdon Varget Improved Military Rifle IMR 3031 Improved Military Rifle IMR 4064 Improved . The 55gr FMJs were not particularly accurate, I was getting 1 - 1.5 MOA out of a savage bolt gun, but for plinking I found that acceptable. This Extreme series powder has likely won more benchrest matches than all other propellants combined. 1. (ft/s) PRESSURE GRS. I reload .223 alot and the only 2 powders I use is H322 and H335. 36,432. I'm currently using Ramshot X-Terminator for both .223 and 6.8 loads. H322 provides match-grade accuracy in small- and medium-capacity cartridges like the 223 Remington, 6mm PPC and the 7mm TCU. I used it for all loads in my 1..9 Remmy 700 and it was very consistent and metered very well. Burn rates range from IMR 4198 (fastest) to CFE 223 (slowest). From: Ed.Harris@p0.f417.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Ed Harris) Newsgroups: rec.guns Subject: Loading .223 Remington Keywords: reloading, .223 Remington Date: 27 Jul 90 16:12:25 GMT Best all-around accurate load I have found, regardless of rifle type or barrel twist is to use the Sierra 52-gr. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. . and 5.56 NATO cases are not interchangeable. He used Linotype metal and the casting weight is 55 gr. Below Sierra load data and as you will see Varget is a good choice for the 69 grain bullet. Select your gauge from the drop-down list. It is available in 1 lb. The Varget only does good in my Harrels or Redding BR measure. The .223 is inexpensive, easy to use well, low recoil and often very accurate even with military ball-type ammunition. If you're shooting a bolt gun, neck sizing ammunition can help wring more accuracy from your gun. Originally posted by WV Hitman: Since 1980 the only loads I've used in my 14" Contender is 24.8 gr. 21.7 H322- this is the pet load of a guy here on this forum and he swears by it. It appears that load will fire at about 3000 fps. Loc: Northern VA but Hunting nw PA. Texasjack said: They do not list any loads for .30-30 with H322 on their web site. It may not be useful as a load for 3 gum match shooting though. Here's a look at excellent 223 reloading powder for each case: Varmint and Small Game Hunting. My store only had 55gr projectiles (Combined Technologies Ballistic Silver Tips =black moly ones). 4895 can work real well with 55grain and heavier slugs in .223/5.56. Due to different barrel lengths, type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, you may not get near the FPS charted. H322 was producing groups between 1" and 1.75" at 300yds from a lightweight bolt rifle. Loading some 223 to test these bullets for the first time, after . It was based on a new rimless case and filled an obvious void between the .22 Hornet and .220 Swift. 96. 90-95's are about it. The load was 55 gr fmj bt with 23.4 gr of h322 in LC brass. Looking at my records my very first 223 handloads back in 2012 were 55gr Hornady FMJs and H322. Whats your favorite powder for .223 rem 55 grain bullets? Using bullets from Speer HP or BTHP. I think you have pretty much answered your own question. benchrest bullets and 22 grs. May just need a touch more. H322 has also been a favorite of the benchrest crowd and is the reason I started using it. It does have a big flash when shooting but has quite alot of power. Keep trying, there . The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center (RDC) lists 21 different powder types that can be used in the .308 Winchester. Just wondering if you guys have a preference. .223 Rem. It has those small kernels that work very well in progressives and an anti heat coating. ( 18 customer reviews) $ 39.00 - $ 272.00. Click "Get Data" to view results. I am going to test it, as I love this powder. 55 grain flat base bullet seated out to SAAMI max cartridge length. All of these loads are near maximum in my particular barrel and could develop dangerous pressure in any other chamber. . VEL. The cartridge is available in bullet weights of 36 to 80 grains. I am going to test it, as I love this powder. Apart from Graymist's .223 AI page, and Reloaders' Nest, there is limited online load info for the .223 Rem AI. H322 is like VVN130 for . In my 7" twist Colt and 8" twist Krieger barrels, I get best results shooting this bullet fairly fast. Every gun is different and if your gun likes H335 then use it but if it likes H322 then use it. H322 is the smoothest and shoots quite well in all weather and is my favorite. Make sure to keep pressure levels safe. For plinking at 100 yards a mild load will likely work just fine. THATS EXACTLY WHAT I LOAD- 65 GR SIERRA BT SPITZER BEHIND 25.5 GR OF H-322 OUT OF MY ROCK RIVER ARMS A.T.H. Loads for .222 Remington: (Note: These are maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.) I have used h322 in the ,223 rem with real good results.I used the hornady 68 grain match bullets though. I am going to have to do some load work ups for the H322, but for now I will go back to the H335, which is easy to meter and performs very well. They're ideal for small 40 grain varmint bullets . In load development I found H322 the most accurate with a 68 grain Hornady match in the 223. of H322 with 40 gr. Now you're talking. H322 is one of my old favorites for 50-55 grain bullets in the .223. containers. I wouldn't venture to guess how much 380 I've smoked through 22-250s over the years. I use it . 223 Remington *** H322 23.8 gr Sierra #1400 53 gr HP Match King Federal 205M LC / Winchester 1.76 . Load Data for 223 / 5.56. Next, my first .223 test load throwing a 45gr Sierra bullet using 24.5gr H322: View attachment 168072. I only changed to N130, N133 and N140 when the others became hard to get hold of. i also have superb luck with the (believe it or not) armscor 62gr FMJ and H322 in the mini 14. Hodgdon H322 IMI CCI 400 22.5 2860 24.5 IMR 4064 IMI CCI 400 24.5 2881 26.5 Hodgdon BL-C(2) IMI CCI 450 25.0 2907 27.0 . It burned cleaner than H335 and accuracy was about the same. Find load data for Accurate 5748 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder". When I was reloading 223 in my Contender with a 14" barrel I was using MIL Surplus H322 for about $6 a pound. I have shot a little IMR-3031 in a .223 Rem with decent results in years past, but to be honest there are much better powders for the .223 Rem than IMR 3031. And my new Rem700 SPS Tac 20in is ready to . Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR. Alliant Power Pro 4000-MR. Hodgdon H4895. .223 Remington - 52 GR (Speer Reloading Manual #14) reloading data with 30 loads. Bullet: Powder Manufacturer: Powder: Charge: Velocity (FPS) 52: Speer . Bullet size is .224 in diameter. Lots of favorite loads here but I have a good one for you. Try 28.4 gr . Then select your shell, load type, shot weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Reloading 223 / 5.56 From A to Z. I don't recommend H322 for 223, you can do better with Benchmark, or various other, slightly slower burning powders. 2. .223 Remington Load Data for AR-15 Rifles Matched to the right loads, an AR-15 can be incredibly accurate with .223 Remington reloads; here are a few pointers on how to build super-accurate handloads for America's longest-lived battle rifle. VEL. But given the burn rate of Varget (and price ) I got the hankering a different powder is probably more suitable. My load is: Lapua .223 Remington Match Batch brass, Sierra 69 grain HPBT Matchking, CCI BR-4 Small Rifle Bench Rest primer, ADI AR2208 [Varget], Charge Weight 25.4 gr, Cartridge Overall Length 2.260 in. GRS. A few folks are having the same issue in other forums. Match your rifle's twist rate to the appropriate bullet weight. Author Bio: Collaboration between Roy and Annie Grace Wilson. . Wt. It provides match grade accuracy in small and medium capacity cartridges like the 223 Remington, 6mm PPC and the 7mm TCU. Here is a quick guide to help you get started. (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.) We'll cover the entire process from planning to loading in this story! . Registered: 10/18/08. HEAVY Bullet Loads; Benchmark H335 IMR 8208 XBR H322 IMR 3031 BL-C(2) IMR 4895 H4895 Varget IMR 4064 CFE 223 . I don't swap brass when I load rifle, only pistol. Smokeless Powder warning. I'd suggest working up on the max load, and see what my rifle likes. H322 Extreme and Viht N540 are worth trying, also. Posts: 73. containers. We're shooting the 75gr Hornady BTHP with Cannelure and this is the powder list: Shooters World Match Rifle. Accuracy was about the same and point of impact on target . Available in 1 lb. and 8 lb. This Extreme series powder has likely won more benchrest matches than all other propellants combined. It is at least .75 MOA in an AR-15. It's time to test more powders with Bobs' Bulk 55gr bullet in 233/5.56. Hodgdon H322 powder has won more bench rest matches than all other propellants combined. As a fine extruded powder, it flows through powder measures with superb accuracy. It looks like I could go with either H322 or H335 for both calibers, and probably load with less grains for the same amount of velocity with H322 (according to the Sierra, Speer and Hornady data I looked at). Options. bullets and 25.2 gr. I have reloaded about a thousand rounds of .223 62gr fmjbt with AA-2230 and get sub-moa groups. Powder Valley currently has 8's of H322 in stock and available online. They had it in stock beginning yesterday so my guess is it won't last the day and/or weekend. Add to cart. It provides match grade accuracy in small and medium capacity cartridges like the 223 . It pushed a 50-grain bullet at a claimed 3,230 fps (reduced to 3,140 fps today) and quickly . Powders. I believe my loads were 23.5gr and with a 1.5X scope cloverleaf groups were possible. You cab glean more data over on that huge thread on the other site but avoid all the hate and discontent on the 25-223 vs. 25X45. IMR-4198, and Hodgdon H322 whereas slower burning powders such as VV N-550, IMR-4064, and H4895 are . Powders include Hodgdon Went to the Range on Friday, and shot some of the H322 loads. Any case. This applies to using heavier bullets in .223 Rem. Of note, the upper right load, labeled "test" is probably the best all around load I have ever found in 5.56. . - 55 gr Bullets. . However, H322 consistently produces the best combination of accuracy and velocity. $ 35.99 - $ 262.99. Best load in all 3 of my 223s 2 bolts and a ar 23.3 grs of h322 rem 7.5 primers and sierra .. Rosenberger Henry , clerk , h 322 E. 4th Rosenberger Henry , glass , 2228 . The 69 grain TMK #7169 is a newer offering. Only show this user. Just wondering if you guys have a preference. 22.5 IMR 4895- this is a load I used for 8# of powder. Choose an option HODGDON H322 1# HODGDON H322 8#. All of these loads are near maximum in my particular barrel and could develop dangerous pressure in any other chamber. Don't go mad though h322 warms up quite quickly . Those that say H322 isn't good for .223 heavies makes me think they haven't tried it. 05-07-2011, 10:54 PM . . It turned out as 23 grains in the Windham Varmint Exterminator and 22.7 grains in the Savage 12 FV. Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 18 customer ratings. I did extensive load development w/ the first barrel, incl H4895, H335, H322, WW748, VarGet, RL12, RL15, VV130, AA2015BR, AA2230, and AA2460. Brass and bullets! The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center (RDC) lists 21 different powder types that can be used in the .223. 223. I wouldn't use mixed brass with the Sierra 69 grain SMK because you will have "mixed" accuracy. It looks like I could go with either H322 or H335 for both calibers, and probably load with less grains for the same amount of velocity with H322 (according to the Sierra, Speer and Hornady data I looked at).