powder/powders for 123gr sst

[ixslr8]

hi guys, i'm new to the 6.5 grendel and was looking for some powder advice. i've got some hornady brass and the 123 gr sst. Some of the powders that seem to be the most popular i've never seen around here so i was looking for as many good options as possible, hoping to find something in stock when i head to san antonio in the next few weeks. It seems the imr 8208 and aa 2520 are popular?

[explorecaves]

There is a search box in the top right corner of the forum. CFE223 seems to be one of the most popular right now with the 120+gr pills. Leverevolution looks to track pretty close to CFE223. And as you have noted, 8208 is also being used.

Also check out www.ar15buildbox.com for the grendel reloading handbooks. These are an invaluable asset with this round.

[Kikn]

CFE223 is the new darling. I haven't loaded anything with it yet but many others have with good success. I'm still trying to find it out in the wild... it seems to be quite allusive in my area... but I did find it once a few months ago but didn't have enough room under my motorcycle jacket to fit it and the 5 other powders I had already.

[ixslr8]

i saw the cfe223 at a local wal mart a few months ago, but that time i had no use for it. ok i'll add that to list to look for.

[ixslr8]

There is a search box in the top right corner of the forum. CFE223 seems to be one of the most popular right now with the 120+gr pills. Leverevolution looks to track pretty close to CFE223. And as you have noted, 8208 is also being used.

Also check out www.ar15buildbox.com for the grendel reloading handbooks. These are an invaluable asset with this round.

i ordered the handbook yesterday, just didnt know if id have it before i left town and wanted to be a little proactive in my search, thanks for the heads up.

[waveslayer]

PM me tomorrow. I am doing a load work up tomorrow with the 123 SST bullets and CFE...

[Drifter]

AR-Comp

[ragedracer1977]

i saw the cfe223 at a local wal mart a few months ago, but that time i had no use for it. ok i'll add that to list to look for.

Your walmart sells reloading supplies? That's pretty freaking awesome.

[ixslr8]

Your walmart sells reloading supplies? That's pretty freaking awesome.

yes sir, its just pretty basic, imr/hodgdon powders, a few primers, bullets and dies. what they do have can be significantly cheaper than the lgs.

[Whelenon]

FYI

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?4960-Hornady-123-SST-Load-Development

I've been using both 8208 and the CFE223 with the 123SST. The CFE223 is working a little better for me but I'm still experimenting.