Which powder for reloading 223 for AR15?

[lokidog]

I shoot my AR for competition

1:8 twist, 77 gr SMK, 24.1 gr RL-15.

I have hit all 10's at 600 yards.  Not the fastest, but consistent.

Check the reloading page here: http://www.njhighpower.com/

Thanks, I need to try some heavier bullets in my 1:8.

[stevemiller]

I shoot my AR for competition

1:8 twist, 77 gr SMK, 24.1 gr RL-15.

I have hit all 10's at 600 yards.  Not the fastest, but consistent.

Check the reloading page here: http://www.njhighpower.com/

1) where do you compete?
             2)where do you get 77 gr.?

[carpsniperg2]

H335, IMR4198, IMR4064 are my go to powders for 223.

[usmc74]

I shoot my AR for competition

1:8 twist, 77 gr SMK, 24.1 gr RL-15.

I have hit all 10's at 600 yards.  Not the fastest, but consistent.

Check the reloading page here: http://www.njhighpower.com/

1) where do you compete?
             2)where do you get 77 gr.?

Cascade range in Ravensdale has the 600 yard range, SVRC has a 200 yd informal shoot every month.  I usually hit a few shoots at each place during the year.
Sierra match king 77 gr....bought my last 500 at Pintos in Renton.  The 77 is the longest you can load to magazine length.  Most shoot 80 gr at 600, because you singleload .  I just make 1 load, so I don't bring the wrong box to the line.

[stevemiller]

Thats awsome thanks for that info.Now how would one get into this competition shooting?Where do I SIGN UP? lol

[usmc74]

Snoqualmie range has a shoot last Sunday each month.
Great place to learn  (no pressure)  They shoot all at 200 yards (target size gets smaller to simulate distance)

They help you learn the positions and procedures...might assign someone to help/coach.  Just let them know you are a beginner.  Don't get all your shots off in time...you can finish as a alibi

Bring an AR15 (closest to looking "stock") Iron sights, web sling,at least 2 magazines (I use straight 20 rd mags), something to lay on, 70 rds ammo or so.  You get practice shots.  I often use M193 ammo here

10 shots standing, slow fire (single load)  10 minutes

10 shots sitting, rapid fire (incl mag change) 1 minute

10 shots prone, rapid fire (incl mag change) 1 minute

20 shots prone, slow fire (single load)  20 minutes

http://www.svrifle.org/CMP_High-Power.html

[thinkingman]

I have some 80r and 90r .223 ammo and can't use it.
HSM factory loads.
PM me if you're interested.

[magnumb]

H335 meters like water and can be used for a wide range of bullet weights and is very accurate.  Varget is a good powder but feels like grinding your teeth when you meter it.

My thinking, as well. 

Bullet weight and powder choice also bears consideration.  50gr.-55gr. V-Max's over H335 does offer plenty to smile about when the 'red mist' flies........ .

[300rum]

I set my my 650 up to throw 23gr of H335 and I can interchange just about any bullet I want to  55's, 60's, 69's. 

H335 meters like water and can be used for a wide range of bullet weights and is very accurate.  Varget is a good powder but feels like grinding your teeth when you meter it.

My thinking, as well. 

Bullet weight and powder choice also bears consideration.  50gr.-55gr. V-Max's over H335 does offer plenty to smile about when the 'red mist' flies........ .

[magnumb]

High 60's on up bullet weights is when twist comes into play for my 3 'Bushies'

I'm thinking, like you have experienced, H335 can do most everything, sans the twist concerns.  If you want to drive yourself nuts 'cuz you're 'throwin' 'em and thinkin' it's you, don't figure your twist into the equation.......

Or.......send some of those 50gr. SSXT's (if I remember correctly) downrange and have nothing on the target..... .  I had a buddy then shoot the same load in my AR and watched to the side and saw that pill evaporate at approx. 80yds downrange.  A puff of grey smoke and I had my answer....to a few things.......   After collecting that particular target, I could have used it as a coffee filter there was so many tiny holes from the 'shrapnel' of my "where in the hell did those rounds go" dilema.