RE: Looking for a new powder & load for my 223?
wolf killer,
I've found varget too be a little slow for the .223, but heres three you might want to give a try. Will list them in the order of prefference.
1. H-Benchmark. Start with 24.0 grains and max suggested load is 26.0 grains. This is a new powder designed for use as a accuracy load in the .222/.223. It is an extruded powder but has the smallest kernels I've ever seen for an extruded powder
2. H-4198. Start at 19.5 and max is 21.5. This is also an extruded powder. Both H-4198 and benchmark are easy to ignite and work fine with standerd small rifle primers.
3.BL-C2. Start at 26.0 and max is 28.0 grains. This is a ball powder and I've found accuracy drops off as the temperature gets colder. If you use this one. you might want to use a magnum small rifle primer. Good luck.
Bob
The load info for all three powders is for the 53 grain bullet and comes from the Hodgdon manual