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.223 powder for long range?
I have a new .223 varmint w/an 8 twist barrel coming in. I'd like to shoot the 75-80 grain bullets… what are some of the go to powders for you all in this situation? How about IMR 8208 XBR?
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I'm a Varget lover…and have been using it in my 223 T3 Varmint (8 twist) for the last couple of years.
I shoot 75gr Amax and 80.5 Fullbore Bergers with MOA or better results out to 1000yrds when wind is favourable.BUT…I have been doing a lot of research on 8208 XBR and plan on trying it this summer when my Varget stock pile subsides. Everything I've been told and read suggest it's just as temp stable as Varget, yet it meters better, + or – a few FPS difference than Varget and it can be more accurate. A few people have said
you can achieve better velocities with less pressure issues, will have to test that for myself before I believe it.I know a few reloaders that thought Varget was the best thing since sliced bread, but they are now shooting
8208 XBR for there accuracy loads….go figure.I think you are on the right track trying this powder.
I plan on giving it a try myself so I can't say anything bad about it.
It should will work great shooting the 75gr + projectiles. Please share your load data and results. -
Hi take dogs advice, the only thing I can add is make sure you can get the powder all the time , it's no good getting a great load sorted then you can't get anymore powder , that why for me is viht powder because it's always available here in England, unlike some of the American powder that can be out of stock over here for months sometimes over a year
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I just bought a pound of 8208 to try. I will post results. I also like the new IMR4166 which has good potential for a few dollars more. I have a Magnetospeed chrono so will be testing all with vel info.
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