mwx40x40 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I have a Colt HBAR that has always run everything I have put in it, that is , until I starting shooting 2200 Data Powder. Is it possible to shoot a powder with too fast a burn rate to work a gas gun like the AR 15 reliably? Has anyone else experienced problems with 2200 in AR platform. I also noticed I get neck splits quicker and have head one casehead separartion with this powder. Obviously I will be getting away from this powder ,but was interested in others feedback. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshooter3 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I have used about 28 lbs of AA2200 and I loved it. It was cheap and in 8lb cans. My load was 22grns behind a 55FMJBT. All three of my AR ran just fine. Never tried it with heaver bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstandley Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I am running 23 grs. of Data powder 68, I believe is in the 2215 range compaired to 2200, on a 55 gr bullet. I am using a 16" DPMS barrel with the short gas system. The fast burning powder seems to soften the recoil somewhat. gun shoots flat ,getting about a 162 power factor. I get no signs of overpressure and the gun runs great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstandley Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Also check the Accurate Arms web site under the Data powder link. This powder is designed for the 7.62x39. It can be used with light weight 5.56 rounds. They do warn of issues under some conditions using the 2200 powder in 5.56. I would keep the charges in the 20.-22. grs range with a 55gr bullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Try AA2230, or AA2520 under any .223 bullet from 50-70 grains. Both are better choices for this caliber. Both use in the 25-27 grain range under a 55er (start lower and work up, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 Thanks guys, I just switched over to AA2230 mws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Would any one care to suggest a working load for 2230 with 55gn Winchesters and 69gn Noslers...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 AA lists 25.0 as max under a Nosler 55 and 24.5 under a 69er. Depending on OAL, you may need less, or more so lop 10% off these charge weights and work it back up in your rifle. Here is the AA data sheet I keep stowed at www.3gunrules.com http://www.3gunrules.com/documents/multi-g...a_load_data.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 (edited) Thanks George. After I posted that I ended up going back almost 4 pages worth in this forum and came up with pretty much the same thing, more or less. I was guessing to work up to 25gn on the 55 and 23.5gn on the 69, so I wasn't that far off. I appreciate it. Edited January 24, 2007 by ken hebert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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