What can I substitute for Accurate 2230?

Substitutes listed for Accurate 2230: H335. Always start at published minimum charges and work up — substitution is a starting point, not a 1:1 swap.

Is Accurate 2230 good for 5.56x45mm NATO?

Accurate 2230 is commonly listed for 5.56x45mm NATO (burn-rate rank #43). Other powders reloaders use for 5.56x45mm NATO include Norma R1, S133, Shooters World Economy Rifle. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Accurate 2230 good for .223 Remington?

Accurate 2230 is commonly listed for .223 Remington (burn-rate rank #43). Other powders reloaders use for .223 Remington include Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Accurate 2230 good for .308 Winchester?

Accurate 2230 is commonly listed for .308 Winchester (burn-rate rank #43). Other powders reloaders use for .308 Winchester include N110, Shooters World Economy Rifle, N120. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Western Powders · Ball

Accurate 2230

Accurate's primary .223 Rem rifle powder.

Also known as AA2230

Manufacturer: Accurate
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #43
Category: Rifle Fast
Temp sensitivity: Moderate
Application: Rifle
Origin: Belgium
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #43 on the burn-rate scale · Rifle Fast

Typical cartridges

5.56x45mm NATO, .223 Remington, .308 Winchester

Substitutes

Listed substitutions with charge guidance. Always start at published minimums and work up.

H335 · Hodgdon Community

Similar burn rate for .223 Rem and related small rifle cartridges.

By cartridge

5.56x45mm NATO also used: Norma R1, S133, Shooters World Economy Rifle

.223 Remington also used: Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0

.308 Winchester also used: N110, Shooters World Economy Rifle, N120

Similar burn rate

#43IMR 4227IMR #42Shooters World Economy RifleShooters World #42Lovex S010Lovex #44Vectan A1Nobel Sport #44A1Vectan

Supply & handling

Availability (US): Common
Shortage-prone: No
Suppressor-friendly: Yes
Flash-suppressed: No

About this powder

Accurate 2230 is the top-selling rifle ball powder for .223 Rem, delivering consistent velocities ideal for varmint hunting and 3-gun competition. Its ball shape meters precisely from progressive reloading presses, making it a favorite on high-volume loading operations.

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