H4895 in 223?

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cowpoke

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Being still very new to metallic reloading I hope not to offend anyone with what may appear to be silly questions.

I have been reloading my 223 using benchmark and 8208xbr.

I have observed that these two powders appear to leave quite a bit less carbon residue in the barrel, based on the color of the patches, when I clean the gun compared to whatever Black Hills and Ultramax put in their re-manufactured stuff, which shoots quite good for me.

I am looking into trying H4895 in my 223 as well and was curious as to what people have found residue and performance wise with it compared to benchmark and 8208xbr.

I am mainly shooting 50 grain bullets, also have some 55's, 60's and some 53 grain v-max I am looking to try.

Thanks!!!
 
Originally Posted By: cowpokeBeing still very new to metallic reloading I hope not to offend anyone with what may appear to be silly questions.

I have been reloading my 223 using benchmark and 8208xbr.

I have observed that these two powders appear to leave quite a bit less carbon residue in the barrel, based on the color of the patches, when I clean the gun compared to whatever Black Hills and Ultramax put in their re-manufactured stuff, which shoots quite good for me.

I am looking into trying H4895 in my 223 as well and was curious as to what people have found residue and performance wise with it compared to benchmark and 8208xbr.

I am mainly shooting 50 grain bullets, also have some 55's, 60's and some 53 grain v-max I am looking to try.

Thanks!!!

You will like H-495 in the 223, w/50gr bullets - it is great (and clean) combination.
 
Both H4895 and IMR-4895 are a good choice, and you will give up little over what you've been using. In my testing the closer to maximum you get, the better it works. I also have better luck using the Federal 205 primers with these two powders in .223. I also have no trouble with finding it in the stores, and it's usually a little cheaper per pound too.

One of my pet loads for .223 is the 55 grain Nosler BT with 25.5 grains of either IMR or H-4895 with the Fed. 205. It's worked in several AR's and several bolts. I've never seen a rifle that didn't like this load. I have used this load for over 30 years, and the Noslers since they first came out, but any 55 grain bullet will work.

Another plus to the 4895's is they work well in most calibers up to 30-06 size. May not be the best choice, but will get it done.
 
Originally Posted By: SmokelessH-4895 is a solid choice as well as IMR-4895. I use the latter.

Are you not happy with 8208 and Benchmark?

Both have done very nice, just curious, and having fun trying the different options to see what the rifle likes best.
 
Originally Posted By: cowpokeOriginally Posted By: SmokelessH-4895 is a solid choice as well as IMR-4895. I use the latter.

Are you not happy with 8208 and Benchmark?

Both have done very nice, just curious, and having fun trying the different options to see what the rifle likes best.

Keep in mind that, while 8208 and Benchmark flow through a powder measure like water, the 4895 family of powders will need to be weighed if you want accurate charges - it has large grains - very much like Varget.


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Originally Posted By: CatShooterOriginally Posted By: cowpokeOriginally Posted By: SmokelessH-4895 is a solid choice as well as IMR-4895. I use the latter.

Are you not happy with 8208 and Benchmark?

Both have done very nice, just curious, and having fun trying the different options to see what the rifle likes best.

Keep in mind that, while 8208 and Benchmark flow through a powder measure like water, the 4895 family of powders will need to be weighed if you want accurate charges - it has large grains - very much like Varget.


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I throw everything a little light and trickle up to weight, so that won't be a problem.
 
Originally Posted By: bobeanoIt so strange i tried H4895 with 50 and 55gr v-max,with out much luck in my R-15.Benchmark seams better for me.

I agree, I found that under 60 gr, benchmark is better...try some 69's with h4895.
 


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