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Who is shooting what these days? 2206H and 2208 used to be the go, but it seems like we have some new powders for other cartridges that do a good job (RL16 etc?) so what's Hot for .223 and heavy bullets?
I have seen that Leverevolution powder is supposedly quite good.
Obviously mostly looking at the 75gr ELDM but the 88gr is interesting too.
I use 2206H in both 52gr and 69gr.
Yeah I know that BM2, 2206H and 2208 are pretty popular but really wondering if anyone has discovered anything new that works better. Specifically in a bolt action with a longer OAL than AR maglength will allow also.
CFE.223 works well for me with my 6x45 with, 75-85gr, in my .223 with 75gr eld. and in 9.3x62 with 250 and 270gr.
fine ball powders so meters nicely.
BLC2 similar in performance, with heavy bullets in .223,
What sort of results are you getting in .223 with 75gr? (speed - and what barrel length?)
STD Sako 75 in .223 , so 22.5", I don't have ready access to rifle data, as its in Canada, I am in NZ, but think 2850-2900 fps, speed was quite good,
for reference, in my 6x45 I can push a 80gr to 2950 easy with CFE.223, and 75gr Hollow point to 3050, 20" barrel, touch quicker than benchmark or varget would.
I have got quite nice results from several rifles, with CFE.223, BLC2, almost mirrors this, touch slower, but better accuracy in the 6x47 rem.
this includes the .223, 6x45, .222 magnum. and 6x47 rem,
A worth while couple of powdrs to try, along with Benchmark, varget.
I use Belmont Action rifle with 69TMK works a treat.
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Can you quantify "works a treat" please?Quote:
Originally Posted by 25/08IMP
25.4 grns from a 20" doing 2953fps works great on fallow.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Shoots 1/2" group, it's the same powder used in H&F loaded ammo which also shoots well.
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Thanks, that does sound promising.
+1 for CFE223
69gr TMK
20" barrel
MV 2998 (V3)
COAL 2.414
haven't tried it on heavier yet
Attachment 107462
Thanks. Looks like good results.
Had really good results with the 75 eldm / 69 tmk and 2206h through the Tikka varmint I had.
1/2 to 3/4 inch groups.
3145 69 tmk and 3095 75 eldm respectively
26 inch barrel?Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel
2206, 69 grn Sierra tipped, 3049fps, 20" barrel, small 3 shot groups (sub .5moa)
25.5 gns of 2208 with 80.5 gn Berger’s in LC or FC brass. 3050 FPS and half moa. Tikka 1:8, seated out, single load only
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That's not bad, what's your barrel length? I've found 2208 too slow burning in barrels shorter than 20"Quote:
Originally Posted by Dicko
3050 with 24.5 2206h 69 grain in a savage. I have some belmont rifle to try, priced exceptionally well and have heard nothing but good things about it.
Gimp, tikka t3 varmit, factory barrel which I think is 24 inches.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dicko
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Compressed load and seated well out
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Sorry mate I didn’t measure it but it was standard. They were also mag length rounds.
24g 2208 75g eldm 18"tikka t3lite dpt sup. 2709fps
Attachment 109046
77 gr SMK 25 gr 2208 @ 2618 fps
.223 Rem Ruger American Ranch Rifle 16" barrel.
500 yards today, first time with this rifle / load.
26gr of 2206H behind 69gr Sierra TMK @3240fps 24" 1-9" cz527 varmint.. bugholes at 100y
