Reloading .223/5.56mm

[bert304]

ok I use Varget for my hunting rifle but i will buy that BL-C(2) and try them both.

[Lycanthrope]

Varget!

Varget is more accurate for me. You can fill the case to the brim and still have a safe load. Try some 69gr Sierra match Kings or Nosler Custom Competitions.

BLC-2 meters like water and is easier to make speed with.

I load everything to mag length in the AR.

Lycanbothgreatchoicesthrope

[imashooter2]

Varget, Benchmark and Alliant 10X have produced the most accurate loads in my AR. Most of the guys loading blasting ammo will use a ball powder like H335 for the excellent metering characteristics.

[bert304]

That is what I am looking for a powder I can put thru a progressive press but will still give a accurate load.

I have not been able to find the BLC-2. How many grains of BLC-2 are you guys using?

[Dave D.]

I have not been able to find the BLC-2.

MidwayUSA has it, here.

[FordDieselSteve]

I use H-335 with nosler 55 grain bullets ,works great for me

[Lycanthrope]

That is what I am looking for a powder I can put thru a progressive press but will still give a accurate load.

I have not been able to find the BLC-2. How many grains of BLC-2 are you guys using?

Varget meters just fine through a progressive. BLC-2 just meters like water.

Varget is still the champ if accuracy is your goal.

I've used 24gr of Varget or BLC-2 under the 69grSMK.

Yes, your 1:9 will like them. Twist rate is about bullet length, not weight per se.

Lycanenjoythrope

[bert304]

Lycanthrope
it might seem as a stupid question but what bullet is the 69 grain SMK. What does the SMK stand for and what is the brand?
I was looking for BL-C locally. I do not buy powder from Midway because of the Hazmat fee. I have Varget because I use it for my 7mm-08.

[Dave D.]

I was looking for BL-C locally. I do not buy powder from Midway because of the Hazmat fee. I have Varget because I use it for my 7mm-08.

If you already have Varget, I wouldn't worry about getting BL-C(2); Varget will do just fine.

"SMK" = Sierra MatchKing.

[XD45]

Gonna hijack this thread a bit sorry, But can you load 5.56loads in a 223casing? And does anyone know of anyloads that are 5.56spec with a 55gr bullet?