Tracer bullets

[xtratoy]

I have some Orange tip .308 tracer bullets to load. What is a good powder that will reliably ignite these? 846 doesn't seem to do it . I haven't seen any of the military surplus powders with a T behind the number for a decade.

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[Martini_Up]

quick search suggests BL-C(2)

Hodgdon Rifle Powder BL-C(2) 8Lbs $183.99 FREE S&H CODE

Brownells has a make your own deal on 8lb containers of Hodgdon Powder BL-C(2) for $183.99 after a coupon code at check out.

www.ammoland.com

im sure youve already found same suggestion.

 

[xtratoy]

846 is pretty much just rebranded Bl-C(2) .there used to be a 846T for tracers.

 

[stick655]

I'm not a reloader, but during my time in I seem to recall being taught that tracers get their ignition from velocity induced friction. Not something that I've researched though.

 

[JuglansRegia]

Most good tracer don't show until 200-300 yards out

 

[P7M13]

Most good tracer don't show until 200-300 yards out

This. Takes ~100 yards to ignite.

 

[xtratoy]

Ok I've never had the opportunity to try at that distance yet.