Any fans of Accurate 2200 powder here?

[arakboss]

If you like or dislike this powder please share why. I have found load data for the following cartridges I will be reloading.

7.62x39
6.5 Grendel
30-30
223
308
6.8 SPC

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[osprey]

A full 7.62x39 case of A2200 topped with a 123 fusion bullet (gold dot) is as good as it gets for hunting or sd. Pain in the posterior to load as it is quite compressed but the juice is worth the squeeze.

 

[osprey]

I load all the cartridges you mention except 30-30 and 6.5 grendel. A2200 has not really taken hold for me in those other cartridges despite trying. Now A2520 with heavy pills in 223 is serendipitous.

 

[2ndtimer]

I had an 8 lb keg of Accurate 2200 data powder. It was okay, but a little too quick burning for optimal results in .223 with bullets 50 grains and heavier. Very economical for plinking loads. I settled on Ramshot TAC for my .223/5.56 loads since it has worked well with 40 to 77 gr bullets, and also is decent in .308 Win and.338 Federal.

 

[DizzyJ]

I hear it's the "go-to" for the 6.8 guys.

 

[po18guy]

Did not know that they reintroduced this. I bought a bunch back when it was a closeout/limited and not in Accurate's loading manual. A folded photocopy of data came with each.

Here is their data, with comments that some .223 shooters have cycling trouble with it. I like the 444 loads. Nice and fast for my wrist-breaker SS pistol.

 

[George1231]

2200 is the boss for 6.8 spc

 

[Local Loader]

H335 would be go to for those or maybe BLC2 or IMR4064

 

[coyotecaller]

I like it for 7.62x39. I load 30grains with a 123grain bullet. Good hunting load and fast velocity compared to commercial and military stuff you buy. No pressure signs and get over six reloads on brass

 

[flashpan]

It is one of the best for varmint cartridges like the 20 Vartarg. Anyone have some they don't need? I'm a buyer.

 

[JustShoot]

2200, Great for my .25 x 45 ... but sucks for .223
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[DizzyJ]

2200, but sucks for .223
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How's that?

 

[JustShoot]

tried dialing it in for even the lighter 50vmax's . groups were never that good . .. but 2200 will work if you just want to go-Bang..and spit bullets out your barrel .
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[DizzyJ]

tried dialing it in for even the lighter 50vmax's . groups were never that good . .. but 2200 will work if you just want to go-Bang..and spit bullets out your barrel .
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Good to know. I've used it for 40gr and under out of the .223

Got under moa, but not consistent groups I'd like.

 

[JustShoot]

It about only powder I use for the 223 necked-up to .257 . I can see how the 6.8 guys like it so much . 2200 seems to shine a lot better when pushing bullet down a larger Diam. Bore than the smaller .224 Diam.
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[arakboss]

2200 8 pounders available now at Brownells. Good price and if I didn't already buy a bunch of other powders recently I would jump on this.

ACCURATE POWDER ACCURATE 2200 POWDERS | Brownells

Introduced to meet the increasing demand for a high performance small-bore propellant, Accurate 2200® has become a varmint hunting favorite. 2200® is an excellent choice for many cartridges including the .223 Remington, 6.5 Grendel and 6.8 SPC. Sp...

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