223 1:8 twist 65 gr.

[swampy308]

Ruger American 223 1:8 twist Sierra 65 gr. spitzer boat tail #1395.
What powder would be your first choice.
Powders I have on hand are.
H335
BLC2
IMR-3031
IMR-4064
IMR-4895
Or do I need to skip on to another powder.

 

[ruger357w]

IMR-4895. I use this with all my 223 loads from 50gr bullets to 68gr bullets. works great.

 

[trigger643]

I 2nd IMR4895.

 

[ligonierbill]

Of the powders you have, I agree on IMR-4895. BL-C (2) a close second. My best load for 65 SGK uses TAC.

 

[ragwd]

I use the H335 with good results.

 

[603Country]

For that bullet, I got best accuracy with AA2230. With the 64 gr Nosler BSB, I got best accuracy with H335 (near max).

 

[chiefr]

1:8/9 are great for the heaviers in 223

 

[Gadawg88]

I like H335.

 

[oley55]

amazing what works for some doesn't work for others. in my 24" HBAR, 1:8.

I have had great results with H-335 for 55 gn bullets. Tried many times to create some loads for 69 gn and 77 gn Sierra Match King bullets and was never successful. Got hold of some Varget and had immediate success with these heavier bullets.

sorry, but I have not yet had the opportunity to play with 65 gn.

 

[skizzums]

you have great powders n hand. h335 is tops for 62 and under, but does well in heavier loads too. 4895 is probably the best for your application. I use 4064 exclusively for my 75gr and up loads, really like it, although you can get better velocity from other choices.

 

[swampy308]

Thanks for all of your information. 50 gr is all I've ever used, ready to get started on these 65 gr.

 

[bigD01]

Varget was most accurate under Sierra 65 grain, for me

DaD

 

[Jim243]

Out of the powders you listed I would say the IMR-4895 for that weight bullet. I use the H-4895 for 62 grain bullets and above.

Jim