Probably one of the best powders for use in 556 and 76239, very satisfied with my purchase. Most success is in bolt guns it seems. More about them later. 55 v-max and varget in bolt action .223 - PredatorMasters Forums Although if I were to reload for a AR. It was very clean burning and did not gunk up the gas tube, leading to the original reputation that the rifle was extremely reliable and really didn't need cleaning. trailer << /Size 86 /Info 51 0 R /Root 54 0 R /Prev 76483 /ID[<8a45f2eb061f912c269257afb89d4f83>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 54 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 50 0 R /Metadata 52 0 R >> endobj 84 0 obj << /S 81 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 85 0 R >> stream If looking to acquire an automated powder-charge dispensing unit to speed up precision reloading, don't judge the RCBS ChargeMaster Lite powder scale and dispenser by its name; the Little Green machine packs a heavy-weight punch with speed and accuracy. IMR 4198 for .223 / 5.56 questions. Do that by experimenting. "My barrel is a 1:8 twist though so I switched to a heavier bullet to tighten the groups.". Newer powders load data for 68 and 69 grain bullets wanted - M4Carbine.net However, I can come close to the published maximums in any of my rifles, even the 26" barreled M-70. Reloading 223 Rem./5.56mm is mostly the usual routine. Ive used 4198 for a few different loads with .223. Shoots consistently out of my muzzleloader. Going by the book today. IMR 4198 in 223 - 24hourcampfire and lately .223 Rem. The cartridge is available in bullet weights of 36 to 80 grains. 2 of 7 failures to cycle the bolt back far . All these have offered complete penetration on broadside shots. I'd move on from that powder to H-335 , IMR 8208xbr or 4895 , AR-comp , Varget , RL-15 the list goes on of powders that will cycle your action even at there start loads . I chose two of my favorite 223 Rem. q:1XQ ZrQ>j?d-pT2G7ZAk^`pl7S|lMaMT/yF"$A@M)Di*9~b4' I use IMR 4198 with Sierra Matching 69 gr with very good results. I haven't seen it as often in the equipment lists for the past years. It will remain my light bullet powder for my bolt gun which I expect to meter each round. 4198 works fine for 223, it's just not a great choice for an AR. In my Savage 10FP 1-10" twist my go to load is the 52 gr SMK with 19.8 gr of 4198 . Am I correct? You are the only person that can answer your last question. I have used 4198 for my 223 reloads as that was all that was available at the time. IMR 4198. Their was a run on powder and primers just like the old days during the ammo shortage. Your 20 Tac loads using IMR 4198 and 39-40 gr bullets please. - Saubier I think this is an excellent powder and will continue to use it for my 45-70 reloading. Toggle menu. Re. This was in the 80's and as powder reloading manuals have been tuned down over the years, my load is .6 over max (just checked the Hodgdon site). Had pierced primers at 48 grs of CFE223 under a 168 SMK in an LR 308. I tried some 4198 and can shoot clover leafs at 50 yards (with XS sights even !)
