What can I substitute for BL-C(2)?

Substitutes listed for BL-C(2): Winchester 748. Always start at published minimum charges and work up — substitution is a starting point, not a 1:1 swap.

Is BL-C(2) good for .223 Remington?

BL-C(2) is commonly listed for .223 Remington (burn-rate rank #54). Other powders reloaders use for .223 Remington include Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is BL-C(2) good for 7.62x51mm NATO?

BL-C(2) is commonly listed for 7.62x51mm NATO (burn-rate rank #54). Other powders reloaders use for 7.62x51mm NATO include Ramshot TAC, 4064, N540. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is BL-C(2) good for .30-06 Springfield?

BL-C(2) is commonly listed for .30-06 Springfield (burn-rate rank #54). Other powders reloaders use for .30-06 Springfield include N110, Winchester 748, N530. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Hodgdon Powder Company · Ball

BL-C(2)

Classic ball powder developed for 7.62 NATO military ammunition production.

Also known as BL-C2, BLC-2

Manufacturer: Hodgdon
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #54
Category: Rifle Medium
Temp sensitivity: Moderate
Application: Rifle
Origin: USA
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #54 on the burn-rate scale · Rifle Medium

Typical cartridges

.223 Remington, 7.62x51mm NATO, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester

Substitutes

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

Winchester 748 · Winchester Community

Both ball powders with similar burn rates for .223 Rem and .308 Win.

By cartridge

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

7.62x51mm NATO also used: Ramshot TAC, 4064, N540

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

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

Similar burn rate

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Supply & handling

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

About this powder

BL-C(2) originated as a military spec ball powder and has been a reloading staple since the 1960s. Excellent for .222 Rem, .223 Rem, and .308 Win with lighter bullets. Its ball shape meters cleanly and its wide availability in 8-lb jugs makes it economical for high-volume use.

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Sources & provenance

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