Benchmark with .223?

[storeyteller]

I have been using IMR4895 as well as varget for a while and having very good results. Went to the LGS yesterday and they were out of IMR4895 so I got a lb of benchmark to play with. I have read good things about benchmark but have never used it personally. Was wondering what savageshooters have to say...

[Blue Avenger]

Did nothing special for me.

[quickkillaught6]

1Shot has some pics posted in the 223 pet loads page I use H4895 for my medium weight bullets in 2 of my rifles they prefer it over varget with 69smk's I also bought a lbs of benchmark to try: it meters like H322 and have had decient results with it if you go from imr see if they have H and start up 5% under your pet load they are not the same powder so use caution.. But as far as a majical powder haven't found it to be. Still workin loads though keep us updated! And show pics

[storeyteller]

Loaded 25rnds each of 53, 55, 65, 75 & 80gr today. Gonna shoot 'em tomorrow & see what happens. I hope I get good results cause it does meter well.
Another first... I loaded 100rnds of .243 (55 & 70gr) with varget. I normally use either varget or IMR4895 with .223 and IMR4895 with .243 only... exited to see what happens.
Any of you guys (or gals) used varget with .243?

[quickkillaught6]

With the benchmark and 223 25grains 55nbt set at 2.29oal lit by cci400 lc brass good luck post pics I'm anxious

[87predator]

My 243 liked 37.8gr varget pushing 85gr Barnes tsx's also worked well with 85 sierra hpbt game king

[storeyteller]

Shot the .223
Called the odd shot out (dang gnats were particularly aggressive today!)
and the .243
The .223 is a S&W M&P 15 sport with an A2 stock, rock river arms national match 2 stage trigger and bushnell 4-16x50 scope.
The .243 is a stevens 200, rifle basix trigger, and nikon 6-18x40 scope.
Off tomorrow and will shoot again. Here is a pic of my range on the farm. Goes out to 500yds!

I hope I posted these pics right. 1st time and all.

[1Shot]

..lol..I guess I'm going to have to break down and get a box of those 53gr V-Max's..Seems like they might be a challenge to get'em to shoot a hole.. ..

[storeyteller]

Shot these toaday @ 300yds. 53gr vmax over 25.7gr benchmark, LC brass, win primers OAL 2.248 I am beginning to like this powder!

[quickkillaught6]

Good Shootin teller, and 1shot... Please if you would might save alot of
Burnt powder :)