.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

[SouthPaw]

XBR and Varget singles available on Brownells right now for you late night folks.

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[roosiebull]

I need justification for my 375 UltraLoudenBoomer.

it's a good girlfriend gun, then you can get yourself something a little more practical for hunting black bear... if recoil sensitive, just get a braked 450/400NE.... if not, go with the 600NE... considering they are the "CONUS black death"

 

[Juan_ID]

XBR and Varget singles available on Brownells right now for you late night folks.

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Man their 2lb limit kills it, takes the xbr to like $55/lb, and varget about $10/lb more. Even getting 2 of each they’re still like $55/lb.

 

[SouthPaw]

Man their 2lb limit kills it, takes the xbr to like $55/lb, and varget about $10/lb more. Even getting 2 of each they’re still like $55/lb.

Agreed, but for many it beats the gunbroker option or alternatives. Hold out for jugs...

 

[TX_Diver]

TAC is at midsouth right now. Shooters world precision too but it's like $45/lb!

TAC is $31.

 

[Juan_ID]

Agreed, but for many it beats the gunbroker option or alternatives. Hold out for jugs...

True, jugs are the way…

 

[Moose83]

Lol. Welcome to Canadian powder pricing gentlemen.... I haven't seen a $35/lb can of powder in probly 7-8 years. I just did a quick check online and some powders are upwards of $75/lb and 8 pounders at $550.... when you can find them.

 

[Wyobohunter]

 

[robtattoo]

Midsouthshooterssupply.com has imr 8208 in stock
$39/#

IMR 8208 XBR Smokeless Powder 1 Lb

IMR 8208 XBR Smokeless Powder 1 Lb by HODGDON , IMR & WINCHESTERThe latest in the versatile IMR line of fine propellants, this accurate metering, super short grained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly for match, varmint, and AR sniper cartridges. Ideally suited for cartridges like...

www.midsouthshooterssupply.com

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Nope. No they don't.

 

[Juan_ID]

Nope. No they don't.

sorry, I couldn’t help myself

 

[Juan_ID]

IMR 8208 1LB

store.thirdgenerationshootingsupply.com

26 left as of posting…

 

[Billogna]

IMR 8208 1LB

store.thirdgenerationshootingsupply.com

26 left as of posting…

All gone...

 

[BjornF16]

Bear season opens a week from today.

Just sayin’.

Where are the pics?

 

[Juan_ID]

IMR 8208 XBR Smokeless Gun Powder | Powder Valley Outdoors

IMR 8208 XBR Smokeless Powder is an excellent powder for long range shooting. Get it at Powder Valley for Guaranteed Best Prices.

www.powdervalleyinc.com

XBR singlets, once again in stock as of posting

 

[Deywalker]

For those that are interested, sportsmans warehouse has T3X superlites in .223 up for order. I just ordered one myself and it should be here the 10th.

Tikka T3x Superlite Stainless Bolt Action Rifle - 223 Remington

Tikka T3x Superlite Rifle -This Superlite model is made exclusively for Sportsman's Warehouse, and ranges in weight from an incredible 5.9 lbs - 6 lbs. The Superlite model has an appealing fluted barrel. Tikka rifles are manufactured in Finland.

www.sportsmans.com

 

[Juan_ID]

For those that are interested, sportsmans warehouse has T3X superlites in .223 up for order. I just ordered one myself and it should be here the 10th.

Tikka T3x Superlite Stainless Bolt Action Rifle - 223 Remington

Tikka T3x Superlite Rifle -This Superlite model is made exclusively for Sportsman's Warehouse, and ranges in weight from an incredible 5.9 lbs - 6 lbs. The Superlite model has an appealing fluted barrel. Tikka rifles are manufactured in Finland.

www.sportsmans.com

Pretty sure you just cost some of the fine folks of rokslide some moneys…

 

[Deywalker]

Pretty sure you just cost some of the fine folks of rokslide some moneys…

I've been looking for one for months, and of course I find one when I'm about to purchase an nx8 to replace my busted SWFA 1-6. I had to spread some of my pain to the people of rokslide.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

@Deywalker what happened to your 1-6 swfa?

 

[Deywalker]

@Deywalker what happened to your 1-6 swfa?

I bought it used and had it shipped to a reviewer. He found the reticle appeared to be shifted to the right, the illumination was flickering and that it wouldn't track to the left at all.

 

[C.payne]

Figured I would give a handloading update on my new 223.
I bought a Ruger Ranch 5.56 a few months ago and finally wrangled up all the components to do a load work up.
I loaded up
77gr TMK’s
Nosler Brass
CCI BR-4 primers
8208 XBR
2.260 COAL

I loaded up 5 rounds each at 23.1, 23.3, 23.5, 23.7 and 23.9 grains
23.3, 23.5 and 23.7 shot the best so to confirm I loaded 5 more rounds of each.
All three shot great but I settled on 23.5 grains.
That powder charge was giving me 2640 FPS out of the 16” barrel and excellent accuracy.


Thanks to everyone that has contributed to this thread and for the suggestions on load data. The proof is on the paper! Now to testing on some critters!