Historically ive shot 22" barreled guns or longer in 223 bolt actions. Ive always used H4895 and Varget for 55-60gr. bullets.
Latelty ive noticed several people, including myself, having great success using Benchmark powder with 55-65gr. bullets in my AR-15 with 16" barrels. Benchmark is a powder i normally wouldnt even consider with these heavier bullets in the 223. Im wondering if Benchmark's burn rate is better suited for the shorter barrels. Or have i just been overlooking how great this powder is in the 223 regardless of barrel length.
Latelty ive noticed several people, including myself, having great success using Benchmark powder with 55-65gr. bullets in my AR-15 with 16" barrels. Benchmark is a powder i normally wouldnt even consider with these heavier bullets in the 223. Im wondering if Benchmark's burn rate is better suited for the shorter barrels. Or have i just been overlooking how great this powder is in the 223 regardless of barrel length.
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