Best powder for .223/5.56

[mtuck]

I've used Varget, CFE223, and H335. H335 is my favorite. Meters really well on my Dillon and I've had good results with it.

[Roneyj]

I have loaded thousands of rounds with TAC. It meters like a dream. Have also had good luck with Varget and Reloader 15.

[TheJediknight]

CFE 223

[rbt50]

i have been using winchester 748 for years. i have tried other powders but always went back to 748.

[Howlin Mad]

i have been using winchester 748 for years. i have tried other powders but always went back to 748.

Same here.

55gr Hornady FMJ, CCI primers and mil brass, been using the same load since the '80's. Couldn't tell you how many thousands.

Better than 3 MOA in every AR pattern rifle I've tried, the good ones will do <1 MOA.

Worst was 4 MOA, but that was a Mini-14, which is actually really good.

[Car16]

For me h335 has been my go to powder for 223 great metering

[792mauser]

Varget, h335, BLC2, CCFE223 are my go to powders.
I've always had good success with these powders and up to 75 grain projectiles.

[Clickoops]

I've used several jugs of Ramshot TAC from 55-75gr in .223. Meters well and shoots clean, accuracy is fine
16" AR15

[nvgdude]

My normal go-to powders for .223 are

Varget
Relaoder-15
H4895

[Rocky Pure Kustom]

Varget, Varget, oh and Varget!!! Did I mention Varget. LOL I only use Varget for my 223 and 308 competition loads.

[Joelgas1]

I’ve had great luck with CFE223

[Firewhenready7]

I use reloader 15...

[Abbey]

I use reloader 15...

What loads are you using with RL15? Do you use it for 55 & 62 grain projectiles?

I use RL15 for 308 but never thought of using it for 223. I’d love to consolidate powders if I can. Especially since I’m almost out of H335

[jdrautoworks]

I've been on the IMR XBR kick for quite awhile and has done very well.

[Clickoops]

Ramshot TAC works gud for me. Also 4198 is a good stick powder. Extruded powders can meter oddly but some old fat guy on Youtube told me thats NBD

223 case prep can be a b****. I'll break down my process which does NOT involve any manual fiddling about or using that silly case prep center they sell (verr SLow). i assume you got a tumbler n all that other jazz. wet stainless tumbling is for neckbeards i dont get it :emoji:

(1) possum hollow case trimmer with drill attachment
(1) can wd40
(1) 45 degree countersink bit HSS. I use Irwin. It needs to be for metal (the wood ones dont work well)
(1-2) slave labor. i use children
(1-3) electric drivers/drill. I use dewalt impact drill/drivers cuz zoom zoom
(1-3) non dominant hand working glove (optional)

Put some Smallville or something equally semi-interesting but not too engaging(!) on the telly. At one workstation you trim the cases. Zoop-Zoop supa fast with the possum hollow type trimmer. Spray some WD40 in there every few minutes to cool, lube and clean the cutter. Next slave labor station needs to have a slightly detail oriented laborer bc this is the "swage" and chamfer stage. Using the 45 deg countersink bit, and a little trial and error, cut the crimp out of the primer pockets and LIGHTLY chamfer the case mouth. keep going until you run out of brass or your labor force starts getting hand cramps!
As the overse...As the QC guy you should spot check the brass for proper lengths and cuts, etc

Then you throw all that s*** back in the tumbler bc deburring is for cowards and or old people.
Tadaaaaa
mmm kristin kreuk was fire tho