BLC-2 .223 62gr FMJBT load

[smle-man]

I ended up with 4 lbs of BLC-2 powder instead of my usual 748 powder. Looking for loading date for the 62 gr fmjbt bullet (not the M855), the Hogden's website is a bit sparse for this combination. I'm using CCI41 primers which I have read are the equivalent of magnum primers.

Anyone have a charge recommendation for this powder and bullet type/weight?

[hambam105]

Two Sources:

Sierra Rifle Reloading Manual 4th Edition Page 212.
223 Remington .224, 63 grain Semi Pointed bullet, Cartridge OAL: 2250".
BL-(C)2, It starts at 22.6 and ends at 25.6. 2,600 fps to 3,000 fps.

Hodgdon No. 27 Data Manual. Page 7.28
223 Remington .224, 63 grain bullet, Cartridge OAL 2.200".
BL-(C)2 starts at 24.0 and ends at 26.0. 2,847 fps to 3,054.

All the informed .223 reloaders that I respect always recommend reducing all published .223 loads by 1 full grain when using military brass. The walls are thicker, less internal space, is the reason I've always heard.


I know your post said 62 grain bullets. But if 1 bullet grain makes a difference than 1 bullet grain makes a difference. I have loaded a few 62 grainers and when I weighed the surplus 62 FMJs before assembly they weren't always exactly 62 grains.

[smle-man]

Two Sources:

Sierra Rifle Reloading Manual 4th Edition Page 212.
223 Remington .224, 63 grain Semi Pointed bullet, Cartridge OAL: 2250".
BL-(C)2, It starts at 22.6 and ends at 25.6. 2,600 fps to 3,000 fps.

Hodgdon No. 27 Data Manual. Page 7.28
223 Remington .224, 63 grain bullet, Cartridge OAL 2.200".
BL-(C)2 starts at 24.0 and ends at 26.0. 2,847 fps to 3,054.

All the informed .223 reloaders that I respect always recommend reducing all published .223 loads by 1 full grain when using military brass. The walls are thicker, less internal space, is the reason I've always heard.


I know your post said 62 grain bullets. But if 1 bullet grain makes a difference than 1 bullet grain makes a difference. I have loaded a few 62 grainers and when I weighed the surplus 62 FMJs before assembly they weren't always exactly 62 grains.

Thanks, I loaded some up at 24.8 gr, read at various places on the internet that BLC-2 seemed to do better with lower velocities as far as accuracy goes. I'll find out how they do this Friday.

[Noonanda]

just an FYI, the 7.62 NATO cartridge uses the military version of BL-C2 which is WC-846. The 62 Gr M-885 load uses the Military version of H-335 which is WC-844.

[Fjold]

I run 27 grains of BL-C(2) with a 55 grain bullet in a bunch of ARs