IMR 8082 XBR in a .223 Bolt Gun

[Shynloco]

Guys,
I've got some IMR 8208 that's just been sitting around so I've decided to try it in my Savage Model 12 VLPDBM that loves 52 & 53 gr bullets in a 1:9 barrel @ 100 - 200 yds. I'm looking for any recommendations from people who've used this powder successfully and what amount they've found works best in a bolt gun. Thx.

Alex

 

[A_Gamehog]

Try:
any brass
53 Vmax
CCI450's
upper load of 8208XBR
COL 2.260+

 

[BoilerUP]

77gr Nosler or SMK and 23.2-23.8gr 8208XBR (Hodgdon max book is 23.2gr, IIRC...).

Will work great in your Savage 1:9; did in mine...

 

[LitLBoy]

25 gr or a little more with 50-53 gr. bullets. Only powder I use in .204 and .223. Non temperature sensitive.

 

[stacy]

IT'S bad in a 22-250 for sure w/52gr bthp so it should do fine in a 223

 

[DogBuster]

I run it in my heavy 223AI w/53 V's.......

Works real well.........plus I have an 8# jug...that's the best part...

 

[torky455]

I also have a Model 12 VLPDBM that I use for BR shooting. It has a Hart 12 twist barrel, and works really well
with 25.5g of 8208, and either Berger or custom 52g target bullets. I also, was lucky enough to find an 8# jug.

 

[DennisH]

try to PM RStewart. This is all he uses in his 223 bolt rifle.

 

[boltgunluvr]

With that 1 in 9....have you tried heavier bullets? You may greatly benefit.

 

[40X Guy]

I use 24.6 grains of 8208 in my Savage 9 twist 10FP under 69 Sierra MK's in Lapua brass and 205 Fed Match primers. This rifle plain shoots and I have never owned a more accurate factory rifle! My son is also using it in his .223AI custom. Works great!

Frank

 

[greg8012]

in my 20-223 I use 32gr vmax and 25 gr of 8208 p-dogs hate it lol greg

 

[sbrabec]

Any one using 8208 with 80 or 90 grain bullets?

Scott

 

[BoilerUP]

Any one using 8208 with 80 or 90 grain bullets?

Scott

I use it with 80gr A-Max in my 223AI to great effect.

I decided to not even try 8208 with 90gr VLDs, and instead am using Varget.