High Flash .223 Powder

[Ezekiel2000]

Looking for suggestions on a powder to use for .223 rounds that will produce good fireballs. Low Flash powder need not apply
This will be for an AR pistol who's main purpose is just that...big balls of fire

Any recommendations?

[sargenv]

When I was shooting 30-30 winchester with light bullets in a 14" barrel, any of the IMR stick powders produced impressive fireballs.. IMR 4895, IMR 3031, and likely IMR 4320. Hodgdon H335 also produced a good amount of blast and I suspect BLC-2 would do the same. If you can get ahold of some WC844T, the T is for lighting Tracer bullets, and it doesn't have some of the flash supressant coating on it. If it's fire you want, stick to light bullets and the slower powders.. that way when you light them off, there will be plenty of powder still burning when that fast/light projectile is exiting the barrel..

[MR_X]

Lack of flash suppresor will help

[Ezekiel2000]

IMR powders is a good recommendation thanks. I use a Dillon 550...will the stick powders be troublesome through there you think?

[bigedp51]

Use the slowest burning ball powder recommended for .223/5.56 "rifle" loads. Double base Ball powders have more deterrent coatings to slow down the burn rate and lower the peak flame temperature. Try some WW748 in your AR15 pistol and bring your sun glasses.

Also check to see if your home owners insurance covers burnt carpet when at the range.

[krwada]

.223 fireball

H414 with magnum small rifle primers

[AandO]

Use Magnum Primers with W748

Cook weenies 10 feet out

[dhagerty]

H335 and BLC-2 work great for that. in short barrels, they produce a great ball of fire!

[POINTMANDDT]

That looks like the members range at usi. Have you tried lighter fluid

[highpower790]

On the surplus market you may be able to find a Chinese produced powder called PSA...big fire ball!

[OpenSightsOnly]

RG 4895

was still getting the flash even with magnum primers . . . .

[jdmstuff]

My standard load with H355 produces large fireballs when I shoot without a flash hider.

[Jeff213]

winchester 760 is the same thing as h414 also.

[Ezekiel2000]

Found an interesting chart which many of you were probably already aware of:

http://www.reloadersnest.com/burnrates.asp

That is in fact the member range at USI and I'll try not to burn the carpet down when I'm shooting

Hodgdon H355 is on it's way, thanks guys!

[krwada]

A better burn rate chart

Found an interesting chart which many of you were probably already aware of:

http://www.reloadersnest.com/burnrates.asp

That is in fact the member range at USI and I'll try not to burn the carpet down when I'm shooting

Hodgdon H355 is on it's way, thanks guys!

Most burn rate charts are linear. That is they give the list as a single linear list. It is much better to use a burn rate data table. In this way, it makes it easier to find out which of the competing powders are similar with respect to burn rate.

As always, please consult the loading manuals to use the safe established loads. And if you can, use a chrono to test them out at the range. Also; it is always a good idea to check for pressure signs when testing and to STOP if you see anything amiss.