[djv38]

So, what do you guys like to use for 223 plinking loads? I'm thinking just 55 gr bullets (they seem to be very cheap). Just looking for a decent powder that meters well and makes for a reliable load that isn't Varget price.

 

[eddie gunks]

wc844
wc846
h335
748
cfe223
xbr8208

i dont find varget to be that much more than the bottom four on my list. 8lbs on the bottom four should be $150-180.

i use wc844 for everything. I hit out to 400 using it and 55gr with no issues (steel plates 2moa and larger)

 

[First Sergeant]

Mostly H335 and 748
Tried AR Comp due to availability, meters okay but not like a ball powder

 

[JollyRogers]

I use 24.5 grains H335 w/ 55 grain SPR SP, or a local 55 grain FMJ for plinking. I prefer the FMJs I am getting for reloading on my 550, as they are boat tails and its easier to set the bullet. H335 meters great and I buy it by the 8lb bottles, as I can go through a lot of powder quickly!

 

[Alpha-17]

My 5.56 plinking loads are:

H335 26gr w/55gr FMJ
Win 748 26gr w/55gr FMJ
BL-C(2) 27gr w/55gr FMJ
TAC 25gr w/55gr FMJ
H335 27gr w/62gr FMJ
Win 748 27gr w/62gr FMJ

Some may be a tad bit over the max load, so start lower in your own loads.

 

[rob99vmi04]

CFE223 and TAC using these powder I can't remember the last time I cleaned my barrel.

 

[Kramer]

For plinking I use...

Win 748 25gr w/55gr FMJ
BL-C(2) 26gr w/55gr FMJ

 

[WildBill-1]

I have been using H335 and CFE 223.

 

[WildBill-1]

Mixed 223-5.56MM brass and CCI 5.56MM Primers and 27.0r of CFE223.

 

[WildBill-1]

Mixed 223 and 5.56mm Brass and CCI 5.56mm Primers and 25gr. of H335.

 

[marko]

26-27 of CFE, good stuff

 

[Kildar]

322
2230
2015

 

[PMac]

I load a 55 grain from xtreme bullets with CFE 223. Meters really well in my Dillon 550.