Around 2007, when the exchange rates strongly favored Australia over Canada, Hodgdon started selling an Australian-made version of H4198 as IMR-4198. . I think I got it for 45-70 but never used it. 78gn of IMR 4198 has shot about .75-1 MOA (5-shots groups) in my Hankins barreled action with the 275BE and 275MH. Good burn and accurate charges. They typically weighed between 90.5 grains and 92.5 grains and on average held around 30.6 grains of water, measured level with the case mouth. Begin with start loads and work up carefully to maximum powder charges while checking for signs of excess pressure. IMR 4198 is a GREAT powder for the 223.. bullet weights of 65 grains and under.. if it isn't accurate in your gun ( I'm a bolt action guy).. its not the powder.. its your gun or the shooter. IMR POWDER 4198 8LB. Current production IMR-4198 should be Canadian-made and can cycle most AR15's when loaded to maximum loads. 4198 with a 55 gr. This combination has proven to be very good from a number of rifles, not only mine. IMR 4198 isn't the best powder for 69 gr. It shoots good groups and cycles fine with my AR but after I'm done I'll go back to TAC 2 Reply textbooknarco 2 yr. ago If it works well or not depends a lot on the length of your gas system.
Powder Charge, Ballistic Curve and Bullet Weight Selection Not normal. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Ive tried several of the swaging tools, but for me personally, the process is a hit-or-miss procedure. If youre not shooting a single-shot rifle, the length of the magazine box may dicatate the maximum COL possible. I use 4198 to push an assortment of .223 through my 3 bolt action guns. Thats all there is to it except for a couple of additional steps that are required to prep military cases and brass. I found this powder to burn clean an not much residue left in the barrel, I really like it. Dont know about the Canada made or the new lots ADI (AR2215 ) made in Australia. Shoots outstanding ! Examples include the Hornady 53- grain V-MAX with a G1 BC of .290, the Nosler 55-grain Ballistic Tip (.267 BC) and Sierra 55-grain BlitzKing (.271 BC). Seem's I did try lighter bullet's but ended up with the 55gr bullet's. Results for the 150 gr. Metered beautifully, at the charges I was using, it was very dirty. 0000005092 00000 n
4198 works fine for 223, it's just not a great choice for an AR. IMR 4198 for .223 / 5.56 questions. Mag, IMR-4198 was pretty much the go to powder for a couple decades. 325gr FTX 46gr Imr 4198.
Best Powders For 223 2021: Reviews & Buyer's Guide One of the three most accurate rifles I ever owned. As I recall the AR-15 had a 1-9 tist and the 55gr FMJ was the bullet used. I have loaded 18.5 grs with a 55 gr bullet , still cycled the M16 action. 0000005070 00000 n
Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. The most accurate load I use for both of my bolt rifles (1/12 & 1/9 twist) is 20-21gr.
Public Auction Sale: Spring Firearm Consignment Auction - Bethalto, IL We believe the 2nd Amendment is best defended through grass-roots organization, education, and advocacy centered around individual gun owners. Like a lot of others have posted, I used 21.5 with a 55gr FMJ. CT Nosler RN generates around 3400 ft.lbs. Even at Hodgdon's starting load the primers are cratering and flattening beyond what I get with extruded powders. Good cycling out of the AR15. Occasionally, I have experimented with varying bulletseating depth to achieve better groups in my bolt actions, but the really short throat of the 223 Rem. Pressure tested at 55,000psi as per Hodgdon's Manual 2004. Select data that corresponds with a rifles twist rate to achieve top performance. I haven't chronograph-ed the the load but out of my Remington 700 Varmitter, it's a shooter. If you wanted a longer range varmint load use the 53 V-max and 8208. I would certainly recommend it to others for its consistency.
223 and 556 with IMR 4198 | Sniper's Hide Forum Keep up the good work IMR.
Best powder/bullet for .223 bolt action at 100/200 yds. I say gave because he never paid me, LOL. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL, nor QuickLOAD's author nor its distributor assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information or information derived from it. All Shotguns; Bolt Action Shotguns; Great powder. The IMR 4198 POWDER is a favorite amongst both small and large-gun owners. But than again not knowing what you use for a powder measure'r ? Another step Ive found to be necessary when reloading for 223 Rem./5.56mm autoloaders is verifying the headspace.
IMR-8208XBR or CFE223 | The Firearms Forum Compressed charges of slower-burn-rate propellants are more compatible with loading heavier bullets. Dime sized groups at 150 yds. Looking for a 7mm rem mag bolt action or browning blr lever action browning bar.semi auto might be interested in other calibers also. Their was a run on powder and primers just like the old days during the ammo shortage. The bolt-action design affords the handloader a bit more latitude in powder selection than a gas-operated system.
Throwback Thursday: 5 Good .223 Remington Loads you looking for max velocity, or accuracy? Other powders I've had some success with accuracy are H4895, IMR-4895 and even IMR-4198. I get excellent accuracy from H-4198 with 52/53 grain match bullets. Powders include IMR It meters very consistent in my Dillon powder thrower. 0000001721 00000 n
Were I to acquire a 223 I'd start with IMR-4198.and probably never have to look back. All Rights Reserved. 0000016068 00000 n
With the trends toward heavier, low-drag, long-range bullets, several rifles chambered for .223 Remington are now offered with faster twist barrels. In my Savage 10FP 1-10" twist my go to load is the 52 gr SMK with 19.8 gr of 4198 . I haven't had any problems what so ever with it. Sierra lists 21.8 gr maximum of IMR4198, for there 55 gr bullets, fired in a Colt 20" barrel Ar15. /x:^6"]eAfy(Pjch[nc2@:P%N!CvU}V5tFUs4ejng5bVCv[ Only trial and error can teach you just how much force is required to cleanly chamfer the pocket lip and not cut away too much of the case material. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:22. Next, remove the residual rim of brass around the pocket. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. As a result, firing 5.56 NATO ammunition in a rifle with a .223 chamber can result in excessively high pressures and is generally not recommended; however, .223 ammunition can be fired in a 5.56 chamber without issues. 0000021151 00000 n
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Initial Testing: IMR 4166 and H4198 in .223 Rem - Land & Goove I have had better results with, well, everything else. Then I trickle the rest in with a battery operated Hornady Vibarator Trickler. Re.
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IMR 4198 for .223 : r/reloading - reddit I have used 4198 for my 223 reloads as that was all that was available at the time. Good luck and best wishes. The bullets nose profile, i.e., the ogive shape, significantly affects the cartridge overall length (COL). The three-blade cutter is permanently and precisely mounted on a steel base to assure proper depth and angle of the resulting chamfer. I haven't seen it as often in the equipment lists for the past years.
IMR4895 for .223/5.56 loading? | Ruger Forum Of course I never got the 55gr bullet to work well in the 222 Rem either. The chamber leade is also cut differently, with the .223 being shorter. This combination has proven to be very good from a number of rifles, not only mine. HV6+.cE) Y$Y8XdO,MFH]0`[Gu%/|m`n`Zh>wOO=||n|nq+4Lv+b,;awwks[GcFx8X3X3;EOS,.ca%?BCAx>9pa.
IMR 3031 loads for 223 - North Carolina Hunting And Fishing Forums A Savage Model 10 Predator Hunter Max .223 Remington was used to develop the accompanying load data. While .224-inch thick bullet selection for the .223 Remington is broad and typically ranges in weight from 35 to 90 grains, terminal performance varies. Reloading data for 29 loads in caliber. Knowing twist rate of your barrel would be helpful? The IMR 4198 with a minimum charge of 53.7 grs under a 300 gr.
223 Rem 55g Vmax; Varget & IMR 4198 - YouTube Have found it to be pretty accurate in my Rem model 7. What It Is Not. Damn, I wish I knew what bullet he loaded as he can't remember the brand. As I waited for chronograph conditions, I kept busy plinking my Challenge Target Shoot-n-stake 8" plate. Click the Sierra icons here Hodgdon MSDS on the new powder. 0000013745 00000 n
Reloading 223 Rem./5.56mm is mostly the usual routine. Ten weighed cases averaged 89.4 grains (without primers) and held 30.8 grains of water. I scale my charges most of the time. IMR-4198 was only made for a short time in Australia starting in 2007 when the exchange rates strongly favored Australia over Canada. lol. Trying out Varget and.
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If a magnum primer is used, such as the Federal 205, Remington 7 or CCI 450, it may be necessary to reduce maximum loads, as this small change will increase pressures. Its my go-to powder for cast 308 loads in several rifles. The load data says a min of 18.8 grains up to a maximum of 20.4. Let me ask you this. I use a case/cartridge headspace gauge to spot-check roughly 10 percent of my brass after completing case prep. 0000007954 00000 n
What the heck, the load isn't hot so I'll try it.