What powder for 223 rem

[David78b]

Hi all what powde would you recommend for a Hornady 55gr vmax in 223, I’ve just finished my old tub so I am after some recommendations for a new powder please. Thanks

 

[ashray]

read your reloading manual ,make a note of the advised powder for your chosen bullet then your search begins and you may have to buy what you can get ! n130/n133/n135 etc but availability will be an issue.

 

[nun_hunter]

As above I would first check out your local supplies and ask what they have and what they are expecting to continue to get in reliably and base a decision on that.

Plenty of powders will work and all produce the results you want but nothing is more frustrating than working up a load that you like only to find you can't source that powder again.

 

[Greenmist]

What was the old tub? Something no longer available?

 

[User00057]

I used RS40 with mine and worked well.

 

[Tikkat1x]

i had great results with Viht N133 and reloader 10, not that you will be able to get any of that anymore,

 

[Laurie]

i had great results with Viht N133 and reloader 10, not that you will be able to get any of that anymore,

Yes also to N133. It's ideal for 52-55gn bullets in 223. N135 also works, but is a better match to the next heavier bullet weight category (60-70gn). There are others from Reload Swiss, Ramshot and Lovex, but Vihtavuori is the most commonly stocked marque in most places with decent availability.

 

[DVS1]

I use RS40 but like said above availability may be an issue

 

[Antikka]

Using N133 with Hornady 53gn Vmax here

 

[Sierra]

N133 or RS 40 will work well with the bullet weights you suggest.

Both are on the easier side to get in the UK. Personally I’m using RS40. I find it clean burning & get decent speeds with it

 

[User00057]

I’ve got near a full tub of RS40 left if anyone needs and is local to mid wales

 

[shoppe]

vih 133 is the best. You will not de disappointed

 

[Brighty3006]

N133

 

[wabbit warren]

Using N133 with Hornady 53gn Vmax here

Same here 53gn vmax and vit n133 24.30 grns to be exact giving me 1/2 moa groups

 

[Sniper308]

Same here 53gn vmax and vit n133 24.30 grns to be exact giving me 1/2 moa groups

What fps do you get from this

 

[Antikka]

Same here 53gn vmax and vit n133 24.30 grns to be exact giving me 1/2 moa groups

I am only at 22.6gn, the Tikka like them and same , 1/2" moa
Chrono showed 3000fps

Have you chronographed yours ?

 

[6.5a square]

I had great results with ramshot tac using 55g vmax

 

[finnbear270]

N133 and also Ramshot TAC being almost a grain for grain weight match.

 

[iain b]

Cfe 223.

 

[25 Sharps]

I am only at 22.6gn, the Tikka like them and same , 1/2" moa
Chrono showed 3000fps

Have you chronographed yours ?

Have you tried higher? That is pretty slow for a .223, depending on barre length.