Will this powder work for the 69's or should i try varget i just do not know what all this powder will work on.Thanks
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Yup, very close burn rate to Varget, very temp stable, Meters awesome! Hodgdon.com has data
8208 has worked very well for me in my 223 AI with the 69 smk. It has been very stable and accurate across a wide range of temperatures.
digging up an old post, but what was your charge weights and speeds?
Play around between 22-23grs.
When I ran short of Varget and could not find any to buy, I started looking for an alternative. I decide on 8208 and was able to obtain a good supply. It's been performing just as we'll as Varget and maybe a little better using 69 and 75 grain bullets out of Rem 700 LTR 20" bArrel w/ 1-9 twist.
If I can't get Varget anymore but have plenty 8208 ill just as happy.
It also works very week in .308 win. It pours great and measures very consistently.
RRG
If I can't get Varget anymore but have plenty 8208 ill just as happy.
It also works very week in .308 win. It pours great and measures very consistently.
RRG
Good to know!!!
8208-XBR is a Fantastic powder with Nos. CC 69 BTHP Bullets. In an 18"' 1-8, Shilen select match AR barrel I get better groups than the gun will shoot with Black Hills 77 red-box. I use Tula 556M primers too, so nothin' fancy. It runs like $1.20 per round ammo for about $.25 / $.30 a shot...Gotta Love It!
My "perfect load" for that gun actually ended being several 1/10 grains Over Book Max...I won't say here, but I felt my way up to it carefully as I noticed groups closing at the highest book charge. YOUR OWN RISK if you go outside of the guides.
Powder is VERY clean, Drops in a Hornady LNL Progressive press within 1/10 th gr., smells great coming out of the can (who here doesn't Love the smell of an extruded powder in the bottle?!), and makes small groups when I do my part.
My "perfect load" for that gun actually ended being several 1/10 grains Over Book Max...I won't say here, but I felt my way up to it carefully as I noticed groups closing at the highest book charge. YOUR OWN RISK if you go outside of the guides.
Powder is VERY clean, Drops in a Hornady LNL Progressive press within 1/10 th gr., smells great coming out of the can (who here doesn't Love the smell of an extruded powder in the bottle?!), and makes small groups when I do my part.
The burn rate is actually a little bit slower than Benchmark.
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8208 is a great powder but you really shouldn't buy it Its hard enough to get as is you should probably try CFE. LOL!!!!
I run 23 grain 2.24 COAL under 69 grain match kings. awesome load for 3 gun. shot .5" 5 shot groups at 200 yd and have witness to prove it. very good powder.
I run 23 grain 2.24 COAL under 69 grain match kings. awesome load for 3 gun. shot .5" 5 shot groups at 200 yd and have witness to prove it. very good powder.
23 grains work great for me with the 69 SMK
I'm getting good results with 23.3 grains out of a Remington xcr compact tactical loaded to 2.26" ... am getting .25" groups at 100
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FYI, I just tried a load ladder today with 8208 xbr and 65 grain game kings. I had great accuracy at 23.0 grains in lake city brass with cci small rifle mag primers, seated to 2.26. I had great accuracy (2.25" @ 400) and great velocity with 24.5 and 25 grains as well, but that is well over book max for .223. I'm running a 5.56, so work up your loads carefully.
