Benchmark powder as substitute for BL-C(2)?

[xsquidgator]

I did a search on Benchmark and see a number of people are using it for .223. But, I haven't seen anyone post here about using Benchmark for other loads such as 7.62x39, 7.62x54R, or 8mm Mauser.

Does anyone here use Benchmark for other loadings? I ask b/c I foolishly ordered 8 pounds of Benchmark instead of BL-C(2) in my first big order from Powder Valley. Didn't realize it until I got the auto-confirmation email. I left voice mails and also sent them an email asking them to substitute BL-C(2) for Benchmark, but don't know 100% if they'll get the message in time before they fill my order.

I intended the BL-C(2) mostly for .223 and I see Hodgdon has some reasonable-looking loads for .223 with Benchmark. However, I didn't see any other loads listed. Neither my Speer #13 nor my Lee #2 guide have Benchmark data listed at all, that I can find.

How versatile is Benchmark for you all's? Worst case I guess I'll just make a butt-load of .223 if my order gets filled with Benchmark, but I'd like to use it for these other 7.62 and 7.92 loads as well if I can.

 

[Ol` Joe]

Benchmark is a newer powder you won`t find it in a old manual. If you go to the Hodgdon web site and check under the cartridge you want to load for, or pick up their reloading pamphlet/magazine you`ll find Benchmark data for almost any cartridge BL-C2 is used in.

BTW I really like Benchmark with 50gr Nosler BTs or 52 gr Sierra HPs in my Winchester Hi Wall 223..

 

[xsquidgator]

Ah, great, thanks for the information! Now if I can only back into Hodgdon's website for load data, it was working yesterday...

 

[the new guy]

Benchmark is being published on Alexander Arm's site for use with the 6.5 Grendel (with the lower weight bullets) which is derived from the 7.62x39 so should be listed @ Hogdon for that round. However, I did the same thing with Powder Valley on 5000 primers not long ago on a weekend... they didn't e-mail or call me back but did sub the right ones with a different order confimation the following monday. They'll probably catch it and correct it.