Lindcott Armory Hodgdon Powder Company · Ball
BL-C(2)
BL-C2BLC-2
Classic ball powder developed for 7.62 NATO military ammunition production.
- Manufacturer
- Hodgdon
- Grain shape
- Ball
- Burn rank
- #54
- Category
- Rifle Medium
- Temp sensitivity
- Moderate
- Application
- Rifle
- Origin
- USA
- Status
- Active
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Typical cartridges
Substitutes
Listed substitutions with charge guidance. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Winchester 748 · WinchesterCommunity
Both ball powders with similar burn rates for .223 Rem and .308 Win.
By cartridge
.308 Winchesteralso used: Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230, A1
.30-06 Springfieldalso used: Winchester 748, N530, 5744
.223 Remingtonalso used: Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0
7.62x51mm NATOalso used: Ramshot TAC, 4064, N540
Similar burn rate
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.