Hodgdon BL-C(2) and H4895 Powders for .308 Winchester

Hodgdon BL-C(2) and H4895 can be used across a range of rifle calibres. The Lapua Scenar 168 grain BTHP bullet has a proven accuracy capability., Posted in Rifle Reloading

This article contains information on reloading .308 Winchester calibre using Hodgdon BL-C(2) and H4895 powders. Two different types of bullet were used; 146 grain FMJ bullets and Lapua 168 grain BTHP Scenar bullets. BL-C(2) is a spherical propellant was developed for military use in 7.62mm NATO ammunition, which is commercially known as .308 Winchester. When it was first introduced bench rest and target shooters made it success. As well as .308 Winchester it will also work well in .223 Remington.

Hodgdon BL-C(2) &H4895

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HODGDON BENCHMARK AND VARGET RIFLE POWDERS

Loads were tested in a Steyr SSG .308 Win calibre rifle. The velocity was measured using a CED M2 chronograph., Posted in Rifle Reloading

As the name implies, Benchmark Extreme Extruded propellant was developed for precision cartridges. As such, it is ideally suited for bench rest and small varmint cartridges like the 6mm PPC, 22 PPC, 6mm BR, .223 Remington and .222 Remington. Additionally, it performs well with match bullets in 308 Winchester, especially the 150 – 155 grain versions. With small, easy metering granules it will flow easily through powder measurers. A good choice for loading .22 center fire and .30 caliber rifles.

A Steyr SSG .308