What can I substitute for AR 2208?

Substitutes listed for AR 2208: Varget. Always start at published minimum charges and work up — substitution is a starting point, not a 1:1 swap.

Is AR 2208 good for 5.56x45mm NATO?

AR 2208 is commonly listed for 5.56x45mm NATO (burn-rate rank #55). Other powders reloaders use for 5.56x45mm NATO include Norma R1, S133, Shooters World Economy Rifle. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is AR 2208 good for .223 Remington?

AR 2208 is commonly listed for .223 Remington (burn-rate rank #55). Other powders reloaders use for .223 Remington include Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is AR 2208 good for .22-250 Remington?

AR 2208 is commonly listed for .22-250 Remington (burn-rate rank #55). Other powders reloaders use for .22-250 Remington include S133, Power Pro Varmint, RS40. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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ADI · Extruded

AR 2208

The primary ADI source powder for Hodgdon Varget.

Also known as ADI AR 2208

Manufacturer: ADI
Grain shape: Extruded
Burn rank: #55
Category: Medium
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Rifle
Origin: Australia
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #55 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

5.56x45mm NATO, .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .243 Winchester, 6mm Creedmoor, 7mm Mauser, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester

Substitutes

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

Varget · Hodgdon Manufacturer

Same source powder, interchangeable data. Work up from published minimum in a different case lot.

By cartridge

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

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

.22-250 Remington also used: S133, Power Pro Varmint, RS40

.243 Winchester also used: N530, Accurate 2520, RS52

6mm Creedmoor also used: Benchmark, AR 2207, IMR 3031

7mm Mauser also used: IMR 3031, N135, 203-B

.30-06 Springfield also used: N110, Winchester 748, N530

.308 Winchester also used: N110, Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230

Similar burn rate

#55Reload Swiss RS60Reload Swiss #55Winchester 760Winchester #55S243Somchem #55Alliant AR-CompAlliant #55LT-30Accurate

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

ADI AR 2208 is the Australian powder that forms the basis for Hodgdon Varget in the US market. Identical burn rate, excellent temperature stability. The premier .308 Win powder in Australian service rifle competition and F-Class shooting. Imported versions are available in US specialty retailers.

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Sources & provenance

Manufacturer ADI — ADI — published load/burn-rate data