My new powder

[Micro man]

Stopped at Cabelas today to pick up a pound of Varget, unfortunately they were all out. Didn't want to leave empty handed so after studying some labels I picked up a lb of BL-C (2).
I had heard nothing about it so the purchase was a shot in the dark(pun intended). I intend to use it for 223 out of my AR as well as 308 from my Ruger American.
I was wondering if forum members could give me some recommendations concerning pet loads with this powder.
Thanks
Micro man

 

[waveslayer]

Stopped at Cabelas today to pick up a pound of Varget, unfortunately they were all out. Didn't want to leave empty handed so after studying some labels I picked up a lb of BL-C (2).
I had heard nothing about it so the purchase was a shot in the dark(pun intended). I intend to use it for 223 out of my AR as well as 308 from my Ruger American.
I was wondering if forum members could give me some recommendations concerning pet loads with this powder.
Thanks
Micro man

Go to the Hide, lots of load data there under their reloading forum

My wife thinks I only have 3 guns

 

[Unclenick]

BL-C(2) is canister grade WC846, a military powder for 7.62 ball. In 223 it is slow enough that it is best with bullets of 68 grains and up. For 5.56 ball bullet weights (55 and 62 grains), the military uses WC844, which is sold in canister grade as H335.

These powders were developed in the 1960's, and Hodgdon told me they order them with the exact same chemistry today that was in use then. The older deterrent coatings on these powders are harder to ignite consistently than Varget or other stick powders. In 1989, CCI altered their magnum primer formulation specifically to light them up. Today all domestic brands of magnum primer seem to through similar sparks and may be used.

Because magnum primers raise start pressure, if your load data did not also use a magnum primer originally, then knock it down 5% and work back up, watching for pressure signs.