Anyone ever try BL-C2 in .223 loads?
 

I recently bought a heavy Barrel savage 10fp in .223 for high volume P-dog hunting. Im wanting to use a ball powder because i plan to load in high volume and wont be weighing each charge like I normally do with rifle loads I just want to set my powder measure and go. I was curious if anyone has done this also and if you managed to get good accuracy. Also would like to know if maybe theres a better powder than BL-C2 for this type of reloading. thanks

RE: Anyone ever try BL-C2 in .223 loads?
 

X-Terminator

X-Terminator is a double-based, spherical powder that is designed for the high volume, .223 varmint hunter who demands a clean burning powder. X-Terminator will not bridge going into the small diameter necks of the .22 centerfire calibers and produces excellent velocities.




Ideal Calibers:[/b]
.222 Rem, .223 Rem, and .22 Bench rest calibers



Bulk Density (grams/liter) 985



Packaged in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.








TAC

Ramshot TAC is a versatile rifle powder that performs well in a number of different calibers. TAC has the ability to provide some of the industry's highest velocities for 80 grain bullets in the .223 caliber while maintaining SAAMI pressure guidelines. TAC is a double-based powder providing for ease of metering and consistent charge weights.




Ideal Calibers:[/b]
.223 Rem, 308 Win



Bulk Density (grams/liter) 985



Packaged in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.

RE: Anyone ever try BL-C2 in .223 loads?
 

I have, but I couldn't find the "sweet spot" combination of bullet weight and velocity the rifle liked...

to be flat honest with you, I'm not afraid to throw charges of extruded powders, as long as they're smaller grain, like oh, Vihta Vouri... H4227 IMR, 2400, etc..

RE: Anyone ever try BL-C2 in .223 loads?
 

Your particular gun is its own little DNA molecule. It will shoot what it will shoot. Half the fun is finding out what it likes.

Having said that; back in the early 80's I put a Douglas barrel on a Colt AR-15 with a free float handguard. Decided to do some real methodical load development. Made a chart with all 55 gr. expanding bullets across the top, and all suitable powders down the side. Drew the matrix. Tested a five shot group with each combination. Culled out all the ones that shot over 1". Then tested the remaining combinations by firing five consective five-shot groups. Four of those loads averaged under 1/2". I then tested the four loads to see which one(s) held zero the most consistently over a wide range of temperature and atmospheric conditions. The hands down winner was a 55 gr. Sierra Flatbase ahead of 27.5 gr. of BL-C(2). Second place was the same bullet with 26.0 of H-335. This test involved about 1200 rounds over a period of almost four months.

As always, these loads were safe in my gun but might develop dangerously high pressures in yours. Alway consult a loading manual before trusting any loading data provided to you by another shooter. Start with a lower charge and gradually work your way up, looking for pressure signs.I don't want any certified letter showing up at my door from the law firm of Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe.

RE: Anyone ever try BL-C2 in .223 loads?
 

I use BLC-2 for reloading .223. Here's the receipe:

55gr Hornady V-max, 23gr BLC-2, R-P brass, CCI srp's

I shoot a Remington 700 in .223. This load is not particularly hot, but it is accurate. At least out of my rig.

RE: Anyone ever try BL-C2 in .223 loads?
 

Yeah, I've been using 25.0 gr. BL-C(2) with a Hornady 60 gr. SP through a Colt H-Bar with good results. One of the few loads that will fit in the magazine and deliver satisfactory accuracy. Relatively cheap bullet too if you're going to shoot high volume. I like the 55 gr. V-Max but the most accurate seating depth won't fit in an AR mag. Of course, you shouldn't have that problem w/ the Savage.

As an interesting side note, BL-C(2) is great in a .458 Win. Mag.

RE: Anyone ever try BL-C2 in .223 loads?
 

BLC-2 is a very good .223 rem powder. Accuracy is excellent.
Also try W748 and H335 in your rifle. As the gent posted before me, your rifle will have it's own "special like" for a certain powder.
Try all three until you get the best accuracy without having too hot a load( look for the signs).
In my CZ527 .223 Rem. W748 and H335 shoot a full 1/4" tighter groups at 100 yds than BLC-2 does with the same bullet.
You just 'gotta try 'til you find the magic recipe!!!
Good luck.

RE: Anyone ever try BL-C2 in .223 loads?
 

my AR has a diffident preference for 25.5 gr of BL-C2 and a 55 gr BTHP
sierra bullets

RE: Anyone ever try BL-C2 in .223 loads?
 

I use 25.5 Grs of BLC-2 with a 69 GR. Sierra Matchking in ny .223 Savage heavy barrel varmint gun. Groups consistently under 1/2" at 100 yds. Be sure to check load data first to see if it will work in your gun. Start low and work up.

RE: Anyone ever try BL-C2 in .223 loads?
 

I tried BLC-2 but I got better results from 26 grs of win 748 and with 26 grs of Varget using a Sierra 63 gr smp bullet. Both of these loads averaged 3200 fps.