Thread: 223 load

Originally Posted by Tahr

I'm using BLC2 with good result. I haven't tried it, but people swear by 2206. There is a thread here somewhere that I started about the topic.

Jeez Tahr, did you get that surplus from some old Vietnam supplys? Does it burn as dirty as some claim, (not that it matters in a sporter) or is it all good? Cant say I have seen it around lately. I want to try some and maybe 8208 after I run out of BM2.

Apologies to the OP. I dont use projectiles any heavier than 55 grn in my .223 so no help with your question.

Originally Posted by R93

Jeez Tahr, did you get that surplus from some old Vietnam supplys? Does it burn as dirty as some claim, (not that it matters in a sporter) or is it all good? Cant say I have seen it around lately. I want to try some and maybe 8208 after I run out of BM2.

Apologies to the OP. I dont use projectiles any heavier than 55 grn in my .223 so no help with your question.

I had some from the 222 days so tried it, and it worked. It seems to duplicate W748.
People say its dirty, but I have never struck a clean powder so its hard to tell.

I bought a new can of BLC2 the other day, so you can still get it. Regret I did though 'cos I should have tried 2206 which seems to have a bit more fizz to it.

With the BLC2 I'm getting 2900 fps with 69 grn Targex and 20" barrel.