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Ramshot tac vs blc2 26 inch confines of the AR-15 magazine, but enlarging Mar 14, 2021 · 5. 5 2,560 VihtaVuori N530 25. However, you should be aware that QuickLOAD predictions are only accurate when you have the fired case water capacity for the case coming out of your own gun's chamber. X-terminator has a faster burn rate than TAC, and would be a better choice for lighter bullets (40's). 8 to 44. > > Barrel length: 22" > > Powder: Ramshot - TAC. 5 Grendel was one of a host of cartridges manufactured to increase terminal performance from the AR-15. I am intersted in their results with the following calibers and bullet weights and what where their results, compared to IMR 4895 and Reloader 15 with the same calibers and bullet weights. Has anyone else used the above mentioned powders I have in stock? I'm looking to shoot these out of my two M-14's. Apr 17, 2011 · I appreciate TAC for its clean burn value and it also seems to be more temperature tolerant than 335. 7 grains of TAC and 25. Ramshot X-Terminator May 6, 2015 · Ramshot TAC is a great powder for the . You can go from no pressure signs to "trouble" in a heart beat. 9 but will go to 45. Oct 22, 2010 · I just bought a pound of TAC to try with 69 smk's. You can get a lot in cases like 223 and drive it hard. In your honest opinion is it that much Feb 21, 2020 · Plus Ramshot TAC has a copper fouling eliminator solvent added to the powder, which I guess is nice to have. 62 here. My main bullet is the 77 grain SMK from a 8 twist barrel. 62mm? It's in the same general burn area as IMR3031, IMR4895, TAC and some others, and widely used in 5. Joined Jan 21, 2021 Messages 98 Location TENNESSEE. $41. It’s a lot less gassy than other powders I’ve tried, runs decently clean Oct 13, 2011 · Get access to live stream, lessons, the post exchange, and chat with other snipers. Find great prices on Ramshot Tac smokeless powder at Powder Valley. Somewhere between 23. I used 44. It meters perfectly on the Dillon. Dec 27, 2010 · They have 8lb jugs of W844(cross refrence H335) and WC846(cross refrence BLC 2). Post pictures of builds, share your thoughts, news, and more! Improved Military Rifle IMR 8208 XBR. I will be using a Sierra 69 Grain matchking, CCI41 primer, Lake City brass, or Winchester brass. AA's website has all the info you want for 62,00psi loads, Ramshot Tac and 2460 looks like the best, and maybe 2230 for a shorter barrel. 72-inch (2,735 fps), the tightest group with this bullet. Ramshot X-Terminator 92. and will build myself a longrange 308 bolt gun this winter, iron sights only. 0grains (2400 - 2500 Ft/p/sec) > Cartridge : 6. 16, 18, and 20 inch AR-15 barrel loads would be Jun 19, 2011 · From what I'm reading on the Ramshot web site w/using TAC and taking the highest weight charge 26. 308 reloading too. I don't use h4895 but at 300 yds it will hang with re-15, n140, etc. Posted: 3/23/2021 12:42:42 PM EST Hodgdon BLC2 is a popular choice among shooting enthusiasts and reloaders. Jan 14, 2022 · Tac is a good powder, capable of good velocity and accuracy. 0 2,527 30. 56x45 NATO load data for it vice the lower . Ramshot TAC 99. Oct 25, 2021 · Here is the summary of the ( Hunter / BLC 2 / AR COMP - 90g and 120g bullet ) primarily focused on minimum for the load data I can find for 6. None of these loads have shown pressure signs in my rifle. So I would have to pay the hasmat fee. pulls. 308. 5 Creedmoor Hornady Bullet : . Dec 19, 2009 · I have read that Ramshot TAC will work and won't work well with this caliber. CCI #450 2. 223 heavy bullets (69 gr +) Alliant RL15 and Ramshot TAC are excellent powders that both meter very well For the . AA 2230 is a much faster burning powder than TAC. Ramshot X-Terminator. In the course of the conversations one of their ballisticians indicated that TAC, as a modern military grade spherical ball powder, has a coating which keeps the flame temperature down and Mar 6, 2021 · SMK OTM over 5. I contacted them through their website to get advice on M80 type loads using this ball powder. I have gotten the highest velocities from the widest range of bullets with 2520. Just goes to show that one needs to work up cautiously when changing powders. Aug 21, 2008 · The specified load is likely to be safe. This is for a standard 16inch 1 in 9 twist barrel ar-15 Feb 15, 2009 · For the . Meters extremely well, burns clean, can be very accurate in many applications. Feb 28, 2019 · Myself I use Tac for 55 and 62 gr FMJBT's and CFE 223 for precision loads. It will also give you higher velocity at safe pressures. Another plus is TAC is usually a little cheaper. Newsletter; Contact Us; FAQs; Select category May 17, 2021 · A spherical powder, BL-C(2) began as a military powder used in the 7. 5 2,585 Hodgdon® Benchmark™ 25. Nov 16, 2016 · I used Ramshot TAC and the start load in the Hornady manual for the 123gr SST bullet- 24gr. Nov 17, 2017 · For the 85gr to 100gr varmint bullets, modern powders such as XMR 2230, Power Pro Varmint, and Ramshot TAC offered the best velocity in the 24″ test barrel. Would love to use the same powder to eventually reload for 308 too. The CFE is suppose to reduce copper fouling hence CFE = Copper Fouling Eraser. Posted: 2/23/2020 10:30:51 PM EST [#29] will TAC work Sep 27, 2020 · I've found that Ramshot TAC powder works very well with Hornaday's bullets in my RRA, Wylde Chambered, 1:9 A-4 AR using a few 1/10ths grain under max charge in my 5. Hodgdon BLC-2 96. ) Varget is popular among F-class, service rifle shooters, etc. 0 manual right after their . I am going to try 23, 23. Accurate 2520 109 Feb 26, 2014 · Look at Ramshot online data to confirm that this is the case. Member Joined Jun 2007; Posts 883; EE 100% (1) IN, USA Apr 25, 2012 · CFE223 vs TAC in AR15 and 62gr bullets Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting Ramshot TAC: 5 shot strings Charge Avg fps 24. But that said, top loads of TAC have almost always been extremely accurate. It works very well in my 16" suppressed precision AR. Winchester 748 94. As you probably know TAC is awesome with the heavier bullets (69's & 77's). But recently at around 70 degree I get 2760 fps with a 168 ELDM and a max charge of 43. ) I hate varget for the things you mentioned and will never use again. Back in the day, we used TAC quite a bit and it was probably the most popular powder for the Grendel for a long time. Accurate 2230 93. 0 gr BLC-2 and the Jan 15, 2013 · Background - I shoot a LOT of . In your case with the 308 and 175s, if you are running 42 or so grns of AR comp and 43. When comparing FTX 160 data to conventional 150-170 you will find the FTX the lowest of the three. 40. 5" barreled AR. the only reason I quit using it for my match ammo is I found a H4895 works better for the 75 Berger I shoot at 600 and I like to keep one type of powder for all yard lines. 5 Grendel. TAC is a double-based powder providing for ease of metering and consistent charge weights. Anymore ive gone to 2230 on the faster side and ramshot tac when 846 isn't available. Given the unavailablility of those 2, I've been seeing good things about both AA2230 and AA2460. Jun 22, 2008 · BL-C (2) seems to get good accuracy reviews and, like Win 748, it is a ball powder. Shooters World PRECISION RIFLE. Feb 27, 2007 · Both are spherical. It works in several different rifles I have. 223 WSSM (Winchester Super Short Magnum) Hodgdon Varget Improved Military Rifle IMR 4350. 350 Remington Magnums I found TAC worked great in that cartridge as well. I feel 69SMK can handle different powders, but 77SMK starts showing pressure signs pretty early with some powders. I got one pound of Reloader 10X and one pound of Ramshot TAC from Santa and wish to ask the Hive what successes and failures when using these powders and various bullets (68 gr. Only powder that has equaled it for accuracy Feb 26, 2007 · TAC Ramshot TAC is a versatile rifle powder that performs well in a number of different calibers. You will get higher velocities with the ball propellants as a rule owing the the higher nitroglycerin content. 1 2,400 27. I never took notes on velocity change during the heat with TAC. SP, and Mil-Surp 55 gr. Oct 18, 2013 · I like the smell of BLC-2, but its crazy dirty compared to the others. 300 AAC Blackout or . I've often wondered why no one really recommends H335 for 7. Aug 11, 2017 · I used it in my . Most ½ to ¼ MOA took some time to develop but outstanding powder for the 223 . Origins of Hodgdon BLC2 Hodgdon BLC2 was introduced by Hodgdon Powder Company, a trusted name in the firearms Aug 25, 2020 · Post your 5. 56mm (I use it. 0 gr and go up . 308 loads. 223 Remington, and . Select Sep 14, 2020 · I am using Ramshot TAC in . Mar 31, 2018 · Quoted: No! No! No! Accurate Arms 2230 powder is not the same as Ramshot TAC. I intend to use it with some 50 & 60gr V-Max and expect to see similar results in a faster barrel twist. Aug 15, 2017 · Imr 4895, 4166, 4064, AA2230, AA2460, BLC2, W748, AA2495, Ramshot Tac, Ramshot Exterminator, N140, N540, RL15, Norma 203B are also decent choices, depending on the application. Jan 18, 2022 · Ramshot Terminator Alliant Power Pro Varmint (also called Varmint) Accurate 2460 might be the closest to H335. I was also planning on picking up 3,000 of their pulled 55grn fmj bullets. I would love to know if any here have reloaded 7. On the fast side, I have some H335, but that may be too fast. Using virgin Winchester brass and 24 grains is my favorite load. Oct 17, 2014 · Ramshot Tac 23. I got good results with 25g Varget (10 rounds at 1. With what I have shot so far sighting in and testing the suppressor point of impact, the accuracy seems to be there with my standard RL-15 load. VihtaVuori N133 Sep 22, 2013 · The pattern I've noted with all powders, is that the numbers get the tighest with high load densities and a hotter ignition. At what temperature range should I start Dec 17, 2024 · TAC is a double-base spherical propellant that sets the standard for extreme accuracy and reliability with heavy bullets in the 223 Remington and match applications in 308 Winchester. TAC has the ability to provide some of the industry’s highest velocities for 80 grain bullets in the . However, with Ramshot Exterminator no pressure signs a very consistent 3150fps and itty bitty groups with the ballistic tips. 7 2,790 Barnes® 110g Banded Solids™ Wolf Small Rifle Magnum 2. I would like to use my TAC. I'm not sure of the velocity but I shot it out to 800 yards yesterday and it matched 2750 fps come ups. 2 grain at max. Accurate XMR 4064 108. 8 gr. Mar 14, 2009 · 91. I would like to get feedback from anyone using Ramshot Tac . The only thing I’ve gotten better results with than TAC is XBR8208 (69/77 gr 223 stuff). for highly accurate loads in . 223, but I'm hoping for some one with experience to chime in here. 308 155 grain. 2 as long as I don't have any over pressure. Dec 26, 2009 · Quoted: Good morning all. E Aug 28, 2023 · I'm trying to work up an accurate . My load is 24. I think I am going to use Reloader 15 with a Sierra Game King 165 g. For 223 pressured rounds 2230 is hard to beat, 2015 for lighter bullets is perfect. Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who didn't. Alliant RL10X 95. I've used CFE 223 but have found it to be a little more gassy than I'd like but the velocities are there but I took a small hit in velocity and went with ramshot TAC, and have had much better groupings along with softer recoil with my 40 50 and 55 grain loadings CFE 223 still beats it out with the heavier options but I don't Sep 24, 2008 · TAC is a 308 powder made in Belgium and I love it, although I do have a lot of BLC2 from years ago. A few bolt-action sporting and target rifles have been fitted with 1:14 twist barrels, such as the Remington 40XB, Husqvarna and various Cooper rifles. 7 grains, well below the data for TAC in post #6. 6gr 8208XBR 77 SMK 1xLC Brass 205M 2710 20" WOA Sep 17, 2016 · Use both plus Ramshot Tac. I will be loading for the 77gr SMK's Sep 6, 2021 · Given the listing of powders here, I would go with 2520, TAC, and BLC2. Apr 21, 2017 · I used BLC2 for years before finding Ramshot Tac. 56MM TAC load). Mar 19, 2022 · I use TAC in several of the cartridges already mentioned here, including the . 24 - 2. Hodgdon Varget 106. 1 gn 8208 and 43. WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Ramshot TAC or Big Game would Ramshot TAC Ramshot X-Terminator VihtaVuori N130 VihtaVuori N135 VihtaVuori N140 VihtaVuori N530 VihtaVuori N540 Winchester 748. Sierra Match Kings in Lake City LR cases and if so what were your results and opinions? Nov 21, 2022 · Anything better for 223/308/Grendel? I’ve been using h335 for my bull 233 but running low and wanted to grab something else than can be used in more calibers. The only issue I have with Tac is that my LGS, does not carry any Ramshot powders, so I have to buy my all my Ramshot on-line. Thru out this range I see no signs of pressure or changes on target. Depending on your accuracy requirements, it is a good choice for a lot of things. 0 gr TAC and 32. 0 2,380 26. Just like Precision Rifle and Varget can work for 55 grain bullets, they are not very good for that weight, and best suited for 69 grain and ABOVE in weight. Everything was loaded to 2. 62mm and 5. 02" / . When it was first introduced to the handloader, benchrest shooters and other target shooters made it an instant success. IMR 4895 103. You won't go wrong with 2520 for the Grendel. Bullet weight: 55 grain FMJ (M-193). 56 range, such as Benchmark, H335, AA2230, AA2460, TAC, Power Pro Varmint, are better "overall" choices for wider range between 50-77 grain. That 4895 will lay'em into little groups from 30% below max right on up to max. 308 barrels. 2 25. TAC Mixed UG556 11/23 12/ Has anyone used or is currently using Ramshot TAC powder. 72 grains. 500" 69SMK, FGMM 205M, 24. > > Start load: 51. I'm having problems with the 60 grain partitions. Ramshot TAC has a similar following but as a ball powder is generally preferred for loading on a progressive or a powder drop. Hornady BTHP Match, Sierra 55 gr. 56MM NATO pressure TAC is just as fast as factory BHA MK 262 MOD 0/1 AA53 ammo in the 18" Krieger SPR w M4 can I use (2825 FPS for MK 262 VS 2824 FPS for the 5. BL-C(2) is a spherical powder that began as a military powder used in the 7. Examples include Ramshot TAC (left) and Accurate 2015 (right). 350 Legend, as examples, or creating fat-bodied cartridges held within the 2. for an across the course load in my M14 i use 4895 and 168's, although will change to 175's for 600 yards this coming year. I don't think its a direct substitute for any stick powder. 1 gr straight from the powder dropper. I've tried IMR & H4895 along with IMR4198. Comparing two 55 grain bullets (Lightning) & Bob’s Bulk Bullets) with Ramshot TAC powder. Hodgdon H4895 100. While I used Varget for many years, it is harder to meter being an extruded powder, but it is also very prone to sudden pressure jumps. Thread starter BamBam1200; Start date Mar 10, 2021; Mar 10, 2021 #1 BamBam1200 FNG. Alliant RL12 102. 5 with TAC. 35 Whelen. The rifle likes the 69 grain HPBT with 23 grains of H4895 but the partitions are being Dec 13, 2016 · Ramshot tac is my favorite powder for the . powders i have for use are blc2, h335, imr 4895, reloader 15, varget & 8208xbr for this particular cartridge. 858 ! Near Maximum ! This page shows a powder burning rate chart. TAC (Ramshot) H4895 (Hodgdon) 2495 XMR (Accurate) AR2206H (ADI) Dec 31, 2011 · TAC seems to like being run at top end pressures. TAC is a double-base spherical propellant that sets the standard for extreme accuracy and reliability with heavy bullets in the 223 Remington and match applications in 308 Winchester. 5 2,445 29. TAC in my opinion is simple wonderfull and hunter is spectacular in my '06 in terms of accuracy and velocity!! Aug 1, 2009 · TAC is a ball rifle powder marketed by Western Powders under the Ramshot label. It is an extruded, stick powder. Feb 18, 2019 · I shoot 75/77 class bullets for 3 gun. Vihta Vuori N135 105. I purchased a couple 8 lb. I've ran them hotter with 175 SMK and CC's. Highest velocities came with Power Pro Varmint and TAC. 223 Ramshot Exterminator is hard to beat for performance and metering I try to get as close to 2700fps with the 77SMK, or 2850fps with the 69SMK. I have limited experience with those two powders, being primarily a Ramshot TAC guy. TAC is “Ramshot TAC, a versatile rifle powder that performs well in a number of different calibers. one not so much. Feb 1, 2015 · I use it for 223 and it performs well with temperature changes much better than BLC-2. The clear accuracy winner here was Western Powders Ramshot TAC, the largest group measuring only 1. 6gr TAC pushing a 75gr hornady BTHP. I believe all of Ramshot powders are spherical. TAC is very good, but be careful that you don't use loads that you develop in the winter when it is hot out! (Please don't ask me how I know!) 8208 loads are very temp stable, but its an edgy powder; in that it looks good, looks good, looks good, then "ah crap, I gotta buy a Apr 2, 2022 · (This eliminated another possible variable in the experiment. Compared to a 4895 load the gas port pressure is actually lower. 56 X 45 MM NATO level loads (where my rifle's accuracy node is). %PDF-1. You won't find any advantage using Tac over CFE 223 with plinking loads other than gaining experience with Tac. Blitz King) should be similar to the TNT both being a flat base bullet? Applying a 5% increase for the reduced pressure using a moly-coated bullet would bring you to 27. The Ramshot powders are ball but are not as temperature sensitive. . Accurate 2520 109 Unleash the power of Ramshot – Engineered for performance, trusted by reloaders worldwide. 0 Apr 6, 2006 · I switched from H-335 to TAC in my AR-15 . Mar 7, 2016 · Lee manual has165 Jacketed bullets with Tac starts at 40. 5gr Ramshot TAC, OAL 2. But I sure wouldn't turn down some blc2 if it was offered. But modern sphericals such as those by Accurate, Western (Ramshot) and the current versions of Winchester/Hodgdon pairings are far superior. 308 Win load for TAC powder and Hornady 165 grain SST and Interlock as well as the 168 grain ELD. 6gr Ramshot TAC, OAL 2. May 8, 2014 · That's the biggest difference I can see between TAC and the other medium burners like RL-15 and especially IMR 4895. I only have 1# of of TAC. Hornady published data for TAC stops at 29. Use Ramshot data for Tac, it's right on. Apr 2, 2018 · BTW, I've got a Wylde chambered RRA 20" AR A4 I shoot my 68grn Hornady and TAC lit by Remington 7 primers in and as such, I use Ramshot's 5. 8 2,510 Aug 23, 2018 · AA 2460, Tac, 2230, all 3 will get want you want. I'm not looking for max velocity but rather a load that produces the best accuracy at any velocity of at least 2500fps (I'm not shooting at super long ranges, mostly less than 300yds). 308 load. 5" mean radius) but would like something that meters better. Dec 17, 2024 · TAC is a double-base spherical propellant that sets the standard for extreme accuracy and reliability with heavy bullets in the 223 Remington and match applications in 308 Winchester. 308, 6 Dasher and others. 9 49147 10484 0. Don't know. I plan on loading 165 gr SST for my 308 and will start at 42. 010 shorter because of its ogive and there is a lot more FTX bullet "below the waterline" that limits case volume. and Ramshot TAC for my plinking loads. 0 2,441 26. Noone here handles it though. 223 with 55/62 grain bullets using WC844 and Ramshot Tac. Any advantages of TAC over Varget or not. 223, . Anybody have any suggestions as to which would be a bettter choice and why? Is either more sensitive to temperature than the other? I am mainly wanting it for a 223 plinking load with 55grn fmj. For those looking for a dual purpose powder, try BLC2. 0 2,535 Winchester® 748 30. 25" OAL. -- Ben Franklin. 56 x 45 mm: Accurate 2495 VihtaVuori Dec 29, 2009 · Here's some Ramshot TAC loads directly from Ramshot. IMR 4064 107. 265” Ramshot® TAC™ N/A N/A 30. I have tried the older propellants like 748 and BLC-2 and there ok but I find that they do not have a broad accuracy node and are more finicky. Looking at the burn rates published by Hodgdon they rank H335, H4895, Varget, and BL-C (2) in respective order fastest to slowest. Its a slower burn then Tac or H335 all things being equal. But I have found that 748 is slower than either AA2460 or TAC in my . Ramshot TAC. 8g ). Dec 11, 2009 · I got decent results with tac but right around 3100fps started to see some pressure signs. Trigger Your Instincts From the serious competition marksman to the recreational shooter, Ramshot offers a full range of smokeless powders that consistently meet the high standards of all shooting enthusiasts. SMK's. I've gotten superb accuracy with 30. VihtaVuori N130. My groups tighten dramatically and suddenly when you get to within a grain of Ramshot's max loads. This gives me 2780 FPS out of a 12. The only thing I have found out is TAC is a spherical powder and should measure better. it meters very well from a number of different powder measurers and gives good velocity and is pretty accurate with most bullets I tried. th Jul 8, 2008 · Get access to live stream, lessons, the post exchange, and chat with other snipers. Posted by J Dylan on Mar 28th 2022 Awesome powder. I haven't tried them, but I have had very good results w/ TAC in the 350 Rem maga similar cartridge to the 35 Whelen. IMR4895, Varget, and BLC2. 6 2,600 VihtaVuori N135 27. Apr 23, 2006 · So far the top on the list are BLc2, Win 748, 2460, and RL15. But trying new things is part of the fun in reloading. The nice thing about TAC is I get +/- 0. My most accurate loads in the 223 are with Benchmark, X-terminator and TAC. 56 Shootout Pt 1: 55Gr Bullets, Lake City vs Lightning with Ramshot TAC 6. Feb 2, 2008 · Hey gang does anyone have a fav load using BLC-2 in 223? The CFO let me get a Tikka varmint in 223 for Christmas. It is the same as Ramshot X-Terminator. I load a 125 grain Nosler BT over 51 grains of TAC. Its meters well just like Tac and H335. Feb 19, 2023 · Right now I'm leaning towards BL-C (2) because velocity was faster and more consistent. 24. That goal has been addressed in the past by expanding the neck of the original . Jan 21, 2021 · Ramshot Tac. 0 inch = 558. A. 5grns or so of Varget, both with CCI BR2s your temp spread as well as possibly your extreme spread will likely tighten up with 43+ grns of AR Comp and 45+ grns of Varget with Fed210Ms Feb 27, 2007 · Both are spherical. Rifle is a 16" Spikes with a Wilson 1-8 Wylde Stainless Fluted Barrel. 77SMK, FGMM 205M, 24. Hodgdon Bl-C(2) Rifle Powder. I have also read that 308 bullets will work. 30-30, . I'll be getting a new Compass lake chamber Krieger barrel to try out and was thinking Dec 31, 2015 · I've ran TAC in my AR15 and 308 Win PSS. Loads of 24. When I first started loading I was given 12 lbs of blc2 and I used it in 223 222 308 243 and 250 sav. 090 cm³ Cartridge O. Jan 6, 2010 · BLC2 for bolts . from a 1:8 twist in a CLE, A-2 upper. Varget works too, but my go-to is Ramshot TAC. The 6. Newsletter; Contact Us; FAQs; Select category Sep 28, 2013 · Tac is good stuff. For more information May 29, 2021 · During difficult times, less expensive (and available) ammo components are explored. At that point it has been the most accurate powder for 150 grain bullets in two separate . Winchester 748 Shooter's World Tactical Rifle Shooter's World AR-Plus Ramshot TAC isn't far off from H335, but was originally made for 7. Tac is good behind heavy 223 rounds, I use it exclusively for 77gr precision loads. You know it, you love it, the 6. But in the 10" class barrel truck guns, the 5. 62x51. 8 mm Powder : Ramshot TAC Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 1. what are some accurate 308 loads with these bullet grains, just looking or a starting point, 26" barrel 1-10 twist 110 siarra jhp 147 fmj ball 155 palma match 168 hornady match 175 s match kings 180 combined tech bullistic 34 alliant unique 92 ramshot x-terminator 150 alliant reloder 22 35 hodgdon universal 93 accurate 2230 151 norma mrp2 36 alliant power pistol 94 accurate 2460 152 alliant reloder 23 37 vihtavuori n330 95 imr 8208 xbr 153 vihtavuori n165 38 alliant herco 96 alliant ar comp 154 imr 7828sc 39 winchester wsf 97 ramshot tac 155 alliant reloder 25 Nov 2, 2009 · 91. Edit to add - the 3 bullets I've developed a taste for are ELD-X Jun 11, 2018 · I basicly shoot 223 for 300 yard target match. L6: 2. 204 Ruger and the wildcat 9. Shooters World MATCH RIFLE. Oct 17, 2018 · Ramshot TAC compared to H4895 I can’t remember what led me to try TAC, but I have been using it for 223 for about 10 yrs, with the exception of Varget for SMK&STMK. For 55 gr . Load to PMAG length and blast away. It's less money ($28 vs. Today's test powders are Hodgdon BL-C(2) and Ramsh Mar 14, 2022 · Ramshot TAC. Good groups. If you are looking for a ball powder substitute, BLC-2 is very close as is AA2460 or AA2520. A lot of people swear by TAC in both 7. I use 8208 under the 95 VMAX, which is why I was curious about TAC. When quality and consistency matter, hand loaders choose Ramshot Tac smokeless rifle powder. It meters very well in a progressive press and you can make 223 loads that perform well out to 800. 260 2750fts 20" 1/8 Lothar Walther Sgtmack122. Seems like maybe 2460 is better suited to heavier projectiles in . 3 Barsness-Sisk that Charlie and I developed--partly because back when I had a couple of . 25x47 Sharps, . 5 gr each change and expect around 44. 358 Winchester. Excellent flow characteristics ensure consistent metering and charge weights for repeatable results with progressive loading equipment. 223 data). 223. For me it worked well in a 204 Ruger. 56 NATO case, like the . I currently have some 150g FMJ 308 Hornady bullets. 60" 10 round group). These loads were tested this winter at 34-36 degrees. 250" with no crimp and utilizing CCI 450s TAC Mar 28, 2021 · Get access to live stream, lessons, the post exchange, and chat with other snipers. TAC gave me the highest velocity and lowest ES spread of any powder I tried. 223 Service Rifle for a few years and still do for practice ammo. 99. 223 Rem and 40 gr bullets. > > Bullet weight: 200grains. Rifle is a upgraded DPMS with a White Oak Armament 18″ SPR barrel, Larue MBT trigger, Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24 x 50 Scope, and […] Oct 20, 2008 · My next powder purchase will be the Ramshot TAC, just to give it a try, since it does seem to burn cleaner and it meters really well. Ramshot Tac. FREE SHIPPING FOR ALL ORDERS OF $150. 7 gn TAC give similar ~53036 max psi and ~3157 fps mzl. H335/BLC2 are good powders, but have never given me the best accuracy. 308 RL15 meters extremely well and matches vargets perfromance very well. Anything else I should Mar 23, 2021 · FWIW I've loaded some for my son's friend who has an M1 Garand & have used Hodgdon BL-C(2), Ramshot TAC & AA 2520 powders & all have worked in his with good accuracy. May 10, 2018 · QL says TAC is very similar to 8208 in burn rate for the 95 VMAX in a 24" tube. container of 748, so I started shopping when I met up with a local shooter that was ordering a supply of Ramshot TAC. L. 34 alliant unique 92 ramshot x-terminator 150 alliant reloder 22 35 hodgdon universal 93 accurate 2230 151 norma mrp2 36 alliant power pistol 94 accurate 2460 152 alliant reloder 23 37 vihtavuori n330 95 imr 8208 xbr 153 vihtavuori n165 38 alliant herco 96 alliant ar comp 154 imr 7828sc 39 winchester wsf 97 ramshot tac 155 alliant reloder 25 TAC is a double-base spherical propellant that sets the standard for extreme accuracy and reliability with heavy bullets. But for NATO rounds Ramshot Tac-heavy 556 loads Titegroup- 9 and 45 Bl(c)-2-i like this for bulk . But it's also pretty much my standard powder in the . 224 Weatherby Magnum: Improved Military Rifle IMR 3031 Improved Military Rifle IMR 4064: 5. 500" Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Feb 24, 2008 · Folks, I'm looking to see if anyone has any TAC load data that appears to have been successful in a 20inch AR-15? Specifically using HORNADY 68 grain BTHP Match bullets and TAC, 1:8 or 1:9 twist. I found that I could get accuracy equal to 335 with TAC and usually within about 1/2 gr of what my favorite load for 335 was. HP, Sierra 50 gr. 2 1. Hope everyone had a merry Christmas. One bullet amazes. May 12, 2021 · I just looked at some loads I made. It, 748, seems to need a warmer primer as well. $31) than TAC and works very well. . Aug 10, 2020 · hi, i sure somewhere in here there is data for 147 gr. 56MM NATO TAC load I use is even faster than BHA MK 262. RL17 is actually quite accurate in this cartridge as well, does good for mild loads, but you run out of capacity before getting the high node. Non-AR load data would not really be useful. 584 grain H2O = 3. Ramshot TAC Rifle Powder. 800 inch = 71. Bergers and can generate sizzling velocities with 69 Sierra MK out of a 20" barrel. 308 and using 168gr. I saw cfe223 and tac, benchmark, 2520 at my local store… heard tac was more temp stable than cfe. 5CM on the internet. 56mm. Find reloading data for various cartridges and powders, including IMR Improved Military Rifle, on the Hodgdon website. 5 and 25 grains of Hodgdon LeveRevolution both produced sub-1-inch groups at 2,707 and 2,804 fps. 308's, not faster than the Ramshot Burn Rate Chart shows. I'm having a hard time finding varget to load my . Mar 17, 2022 · Tac and BLC(2) would probably be the best choices from what you have, Varget and RL-15 would be ideal, I shoot the 77gr SMK's now, but I have shot cleans using 69gr SMK's and 22gr H-322. BTFMJ) in an AR-15 Frankienplinker platform, 16" chrome-moly HBAR 1-9 twist Is anyone reloading with Ramshot Tac on a Dillon 550B ? I have Varget on hand, but have read it does not meter well on a progressive press like the Dillon, but have not tried it yet. That's with Nosler seconds brass and Remington 9. Dec 3, 2022 · CFE223 is not the best bang for the buck, especially in a 223. The powders with medium burn rate in the 5. It shows a comparison between Winchester, Hodgdon, IMR, Accurate, Alliant, VihtaVuori, Ramshot, and Norma powders. 6 gr and max is 45. Accurate 2460 97. I use re 15 mostly,but have been hearing some great things about TAC powder. 02 inches (2,526 fps) and the smallest . They're sub half inch at 100 yards. X-terminator is close to H322 and TAC is closer to H355. However, even in that cartridge, TAC shined. Mar 27, 2012 · For all my short range shooting in the AR I run BLC2 or 748 pretty much interchangeably. I will test the temperature effects on TAC when I get a hot day. 308 and . 62 NATO, commonly known as the 308 Winchester. 223 because it burned much cleaner. 5 %µµµµ 1 0 obj >>> endobj 2 0 obj > endobj 3 0 obj >/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group >/Tabs/S I have a ton of Varget and usually just use that for my 77SMK loads. 223 68 grain 77 grain 80 grain . Others say H335 is the only powder choice for the 223. But I did a cold weather comparison between TAC, X-Terminator and Hodgdon's Benchmark powder in . Great results with hornady and MG fmj's as well. 62 NATO and naturally has applications for 308 Winchester. Scot Brig 4065 104. 223 load data (located starting on page 30 of their V6. 0 gr TAC (max book load) with a Nosler 168 CC, Nosler 2nd's brass, and a FED 210. I also have many of the usual suspects also used in . 0% of nominal charge. 56 AR Loads here Ill Start off 23. Jan 8, 2020 · blc2 wc846 and 748 all burn about the same. Posted: 4/21/2017 7:20:19 PM EST I get good accuracy with just about any name brand 55 grain soft point and 26. 4 Jan 31, 2009 · I'm also starting to use Ramshot TAC for . If you have access to this powder in today's handloading environment, buy it. 223 Remington/5. somewhere in my stuff there is an article Apr 23, 2020 · I haven't nailed down a load yet and I am over 1 MOA on everything. 223 loads. 6 grains with a 77 grain OTM. 0gr 2885. Feb 7, 2010 · First generation sphericals like H335, BLC(2), the early versions of W748 and W760/H414 and such still have their fans. Apr 17, 2007 · Substituted H-335 with RamShot TAC Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by CZ223 Apr 20, 2007 Feb 17, 2020 · Anybody here ever used Accurate 2520 or Ramshot TAC for 308? I've been patiently waiting for Varget to get restocked, but I'm about tired of the delays (now, and likely ones in the future) and have decided to try something else. 5 Grendel Pt26: AR-Comp vs Tac with 123gr Hornady Bulk & New Starline Brass DANGER! Channel Update – April 2021, Plans, and Life’s Challenges Jul 17, 2015 · Hornady recommends trimming the case . 5, 24, and 24. Tac is clean burning and meters well thru automatic powder throwers due to it's ball shape. Another one to look at is X-terminator. Ramshot TAC 97. Its a great powder for even 55s in a 223. 223 caliber while maintaining SAAMI pressure guidelines. 5gr 2819. BLC-2 or H335 but not limited to those two. 5 primers. Way cheaper than VArget, which is quicker by 50 - 75 fps in all loads in my rifles, but sometimes I am not shooting stuff far enough away and they are sometimes not so small as to worry about that last 75fps. I've narrowed it down to these two powders for a couple reasons: 1) Availability/price 2) Metering consistency in my Dillon 1050 Which of these two an any one get me started in a safe effective way using blc-2 powder. Never noticed a big difference in bore cleanliness after a day at the range with it over H335 or Tac but, thats just my opinion. Nov 22, 2016 · Ramshot's own data lists the starting load with the 69 grain SMK as 22. but there are so many pages to sift thru i was hoping someone can send me a link or share some data for these bullets. 64 2681 85. Posted: 2/27/2014 11:14:14 AM EST BLC2, 748 and Tac. My temperature range that I shoot in is -20 to 70 degrees. I've made a switch to other Ramshot powders because they were available when others were not. 5 is over book so I will be watching pressure signs as I go. 223 loads is 23. TAC has been the best so far. Only slight difference was the Z1 time is slightly longer on TAC. I have been using TAC experimenting with cast 223 and have run across several threads that point out H4895 / IMR 4895 as preferable. 4 (Sierra 50 gr. I am shooting this in both a bolt gun and AR. Go figure. 12 mm Barrel Length : 22. Surprisingly, my rifle likes Hornady and TAC better than Sierra and Varget. Hodgdon H335 98. The barrel used with their data was 24", so yours will obviously be lower, but their measured MV for both loads are 2704 and 3004. Jan 2, 2020 · I too am interested in a 130 TTSX . It's a versatile, clean-burning, double-based, spherical rifle powder that offers consistent performance across various calibers and conditions. Accurate XMR 2495 101. Mar 6, 2009 · Ramshot TAC is a versatile rifle powder that performs well in a number of different calibers. 264, 130, Nosler AccuBond 56902 Useable Case Capaci: 47. > Caliber: . 7 - 42 - 42. Duck Creek Sporting Goods Westminster, CO 80234 Phone: 303-204-8058 Mar 16, 2011 · Has anyone used Ramshot Tac Powder to load 175 gr. One of my . it will probably shoot best around 2. 25g BLC-2 was less than satisfactory (1. I shot some loads using TAC this past weekend with good results. Aug 10, 2023 · I'm hoping people will post the loads they found to be most accurate with BLC-2 and TAC. 6 WWC or Lake City CCI 400 or CCI 41 COL 2. Oct 4, 2017 · The quest continues to duplicate the Black Hills 77gr OTM factory ammunition, also known as Mk 262 Mod 1. Feb 18, 2024 · Some recent 69 loads with Ramshot, Accurate, and Shooters World. My conclusion (Minimum starting loads) is leaning toward using the 120g first- Barnes TSX BT with both BLC 2 ( 36g - 37g - 38g ) and Hunter ( 41. 7-24 grains is the sweet spot for the 69SMK. 1st time for Hornady bullets and Tac for me Aug 11, 2007 · I was running near the bottom of my last 8 lb. jugs and it's been a super performer in my 1/9 twist AR with 73 gr. 250” Ramshot® TAC™ 27. 8 Nov 10, 2009 · i use the same calibers that you have listed and i'm going to get an 8 lb jug of TAC and Hunter after the first of the year. Mar 2, 2009 · Powder: Ramshot – TAC. Shooters World TACTICAL RIFLE. TAC has the ability to provide some of the industry's highest velocities for 80 grain bullets in the . Feb 21, 2012 · I'll have to start from scratch comparing 75 grainers with TAC and RL-15 with the new barrel. 2 gr. For the heavier 120gr to 130gr match bullets, Sierra tested a selection of powders. lga catn fqbe epah tgaloj hipmns cpzsbnu ptgct izibzu schu