AR Comp alternatives

[jlorenzo]

Since Alliant seems to be getting harder to find and more expensive, I am looking for an AR Comp alternative, specifically single base (although not mandatory just preferred) and very temp stable.

Just from looking around I see N135 as possible choice. I am also curious about H322 and Benchmark.

Looking to use with a variety of 55-77gr (with a focus on 55-69gr mainly) bullets in 223/5.56 both bolt and gas guns as well as 147, 150 and 155gr bullets in 308. Maybe 168ish bullets as well if suitable.

What are your thoughts or experiences?

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

N135 and N540 would be great options

 

[Precisionhunter417]

H4895 and AR-Comp seem to shoot nearly identical based on my experiences. I would try vihtavory N135-N140 due to price though.

 

[Mark611]

2 of the all-around powders I use for those bullet weights in my AR's Fal and my bolt guns {etc} are H4895 and VARGET, but I like the H4895 better if I want a temp stable powder.

 

[Oso]

Although a different powder, H4895 and ARComp are doppelgängers… near identical twins in performance and charge weights, but totally different powders. Think of this as a direct substitute.

Of the Vihtavuori powders N135 and N540 are very good option for using in both .223 and .308.

 

[SecondsCount]

I got a deal on a bunch of N133, and have been using it in 223 with 75 and 77 grain BTHP type bullets in the AR. It doesn't give the highest velocity, but SDs are very good and it burns clean.

 

[SeabeeKen]

H-335 has always shot well for me and gives good speeds.