07-25-2020, 05:48 AM
Used to use TAC and 8208 when I first started loading Grendel long ago, with plenty of acceptable results. Migrated to CFE for a long while, going after speed and accuracy. Short stint with PPV based on all the interest Mel has generated, but have settled on AR Comp for loading 223, 6.5GR, 308 and possibly 22-250 and light bullets in 6.5CM. Not the single best in any one category, but accuracy, temp stability, broad nodes, accessibility and cost give it the overall vote in my book. Doesnt meter as well as a ball powder, and CFE/PPV/2000MR will beat it for velocity, but am satisfied with broad positive attributes enough to have just picked up 8 more lbs yesterday, along with 5k BR4s. Im good with it. You may find 120/123s with 27ish of ARC an acceptable load.