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Gunrunner 
.416 Rigby
** Forest Grump **
Joined: 05 July 2004
Location: United States
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Points: 1970
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 Topic: Favorite Rifle Powder
Posted: 18 August 2004 at 15:18 |
I was wondering if anyone has a favorite brand of powder for rifles.
Personally I really like W748 for the 223 and 308, as it flows through my RCBS powder measure very consistently, as does H380 for my 22-250. Both of these have given very good accuracy and velocity as well.
I do like the accuracy and velocity I've gotten from Varget for 308 and H4831SC for 270, but both powders require I measure each and every charge. I can get them close to weight in the measure, but have to finish it off with a small + or - charge.
In my limited experiences with IMR, I've not had good results. And I've never used VV, Accurate, or Alliant in rifles.
So what are your favorites?
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Somebody better call the Secret Service. Let 'em know there's an illegal alien in the White House...and it ain't the cook!!
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mr mom
.30/06 SpringField
Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: United States
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Points: 342
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Posted: 18 August 2004 at 15:27 |
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there are only 2 gun shop around without having to drive 70 miles and imr is about all i can get my hands on.
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mr mom
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Gunrunner
.416 Rigby
** Forest Grump **
Joined: 05 July 2004
Location: United States
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Points: 1970
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Posted: 18 August 2004 at 17:25 |
Somebody voted for Hodgdon but didn't leave a response.
Come on, fess up here!
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Somebody better call the Secret Service. Let 'em know there's an illegal alien in the White House...and it ain't the cook!!
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Ranch 13
.375 Holland & Holland Magnum
Joined: 02 June 2004
Location: Guernsey
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Points: 657
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Posted: 18 August 2004 at 18:17 |
I picked other. I like 748 in the 30-30 and 30-30ai, and 308. It also has done well for me in the 06 and 223.
I like h414 in the 243 and 06. And h4895 does good in the 405
I like imr 4198 in the 223 with light bullets,4831 in the 7 mag ,300 wby and 270. 3031 works well in the 45-70.
I really like rx12 in the 405, and rx15 is showing some promise.
Too many cartridges,bullet and powder combinations to choose fromm
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The most expensive bullet there is isn't worth a plug nickel if it don't go where its supposed to.
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macca
.416 Rigby
AKA The Thunder From DownUnder
Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: Australia
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Points: 1149
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Posted: 18 August 2004 at 19:12 |
I like ADI powder,which makes a lot of Hogdons powder.It suffers a lot less from temperature change and the slow burners are definetly the best on the market.Bench Mark 2 is the best powder for benchrest I have come across.
Macca
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don't let the bastards grind you down.
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quigleysharps45
.243 Winchester
Joined: 08 May 2004
Location: United States
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Points: 131
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Posted: 18 August 2004 at 20:07 |
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I use alot of IMR. Accurate is also good, it's my second choice. Blackpowder is Swiss.
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Moose6
.416 Rigby
AKA The Knoxville NASCAR Nut
Joined: 25 July 2003
Location: United States
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Points: 2191
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Posted: 19 August 2004 at 00:31 |
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I have now become an Alliant/Hercules fan. I still use some Hodgdon, but it just seems that RL-15, 19, and 22 work well in everything I own.
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Y'all shoot straight!!!
Moose - Knoxville, TN
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Guests
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Posted: 19 August 2004 at 00:42 |
I assume we all know that Hodgdon and IMR are one company? They also own an Australian company (ADI) that makes some of its powder like Varget.
So it is all one good family.
BEAR
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Triggerguard
.416 Rigby
aka The San Antonio Terminator
Joined: 13 June 2003
Location: United States
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Points: 2212
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Posted: 19 August 2004 at 00:58 |
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Always lean towards IMR for rifles. Use a lot of 3031, 4895, and my favorite cast bullet powder, SR4759. BP I use GOEX. Handguns and some cast bullet rifles I use Alliant.
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"...A moral compass needs a butt end.Whatever direction France is pointing-towards collaboration with Nazis, accomodation with communists,...we can go the other way with a quiet conscience"-O'Rourke
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7mm Magnum
.30/06 SpringField
Joined: 15 August 2004
Location: United States
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Points: 251
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Posted: 19 August 2004 at 01:17 |
Alliant/Hercules is my main powder,....
I've tried hodgdon powders while working up loads for my 7mm Mag and my rifle just didn't like the stuff! No matter what brand/make pill I used on top of it to include my favorite Hornady's
The dang stuff would only produce fliers!
Accurate Arms is Second on the list of GOOD stuff.
Edited by 7mm Magnum
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Shoot Straight & Stay Safe!
Terry A. Webster
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dakotasin
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a TRUE brother-in-arms!
Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: United States
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Posted: 19 August 2004 at 03:00 |
i like alliant and hodgdon the best. got no use for imr. vv, accurate, and winchester are too hard for me to get ahold of. hodgdon and imr might be the same powder, but the packaging is different, and those imr cans drive me nuts!
i think i might actually use more alliant than hodgdon (2400, rl-15, rl-19, rl-22, and rl-25), but i have plenty of hodgdon, too (varget, h-110, h-322, h-380, h-4831, and i do have some h-4350 but i have weaned my rifles from it, and use it to make sure i get a good start on the charcoals when i grill  ).
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bkcorris
.416 Rigby
aka The Cheesehead Savage
Joined: 11 June 2003
Location: United States
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Points: 2120
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Posted: 19 August 2004 at 09:39 |
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I use pretty much just Hodgdon. I have a pretty decent selection
available at numerous small shops but I like the can and like the
performance I get. I've tried Win and IMR, loved the win for a
bit but went back to Hodgdon.
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Eagleye
.30/06 SpringField
Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: Canada
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Points: 293
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Posted: 21 August 2004 at 07:36 |
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I have always had such good success with Norma powders, especially N-205 [ replaced by MRP] N-MRP and N-204, that they have been my favorites for decades. However, availability has not always been great, so I have used them all, and like many other offerings from Hodgdon [and IMR], Alliant, Accurate, Winchester & Vihtavouri. Vihtavuori is starting to find a place in several of my loadings lately...seems quite consistent. Regards, Eagleye.
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Tikkabuck
Administrator
**Robert E. Lee IV **
Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: United States
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Points: 8740
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Posted: 21 August 2004 at 12:10 |
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I really like Accurite the Mag-Pro is awesome and the 3100 is really versatel. IMR is good stuff and I like Winchester and Vaget from Hogdon,but the Accurite plant is less than 10 miles from me and they really are alot of help. Plus I keep me cash in TENN. LOL
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God,Mother,Country,and Hot Rods. Done with political crap.LOL
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Timberghozt
Administrator
aka GarryOwen
Joined: 21 March 2004
Location: United States
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Points: 1971
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Posted: 21 August 2004 at 12:24 |
300 Win mag : IMR4831
270 Win : AA3100
308 Win : Varget
7x57mm : Varget
Soon to be looking for an appropriate powder for 243 Win..??
Gene
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"Don`t touch my .50 numbnuts" Me.....
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Adobe Walls
.30/06 SpringField
Joined: 09 August 2003
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Points: 373
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Posted: 21 August 2004 at 14:20 |
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I've used RIFLE powder from Winchester, Hodgdon, and IMR. I've got Accurate, and Alliant on the shelf awaiting tests. No way to answer this poll honestly....AW
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HondoJohn6508
.243 Winchester
Joined: 23 March 2004
Location: United States
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Points: 150
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Posted: 21 August 2004 at 15:31 |
My powders of choice are Hodgdon, Vita Vhourhi, and Accurate and the Alliant brands.......I have yet to load any cartridge that I couldn't find an acceptable load that would shoot well-------IF THE RIFLE WAS PROPERLY BEDDED...........properly bedded rifles are the biggest problem I have encountered when it comes to accuracy and custom loads...this is 45 years of experience ......but what do I know!!!
Ol' John....
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Mark Twain was right -- "There ain't no such thing as too much good whiskey!"
Left-Hand Creek Rifles
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Bojon
.243 Winchester
Joined: 11 June 2003
Location: United States
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Posted: 22 August 2004 at 02:32 |
Have had very good success with Hodgdon Varget and H 4350
H4350 for 243... 100gr Sierra works great
Just started with HS - 6 for pistol
All are very easy to pour and measure.
But there are many great powders available
Have IMR and Alliant powders too but favor the handeling of Hodgdon
Bojon
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Freedom is God given and our most precious Right
It seems as though Rifles have become measured as the automobile..."how fast can it go?"...
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Timberghozt
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aka GarryOwen
Joined: 21 March 2004
Location: United States
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Posted: 22 August 2004 at 03:12 |
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Hey Bojon,I was looking at my Sierra manual last night for load possibilities for a .243 Win.Pretty much says what you wrote here.I think I`ll start with 4350 and a 100 gr Sierra Game King..Gene
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Bojon
.243 Winchester
Joined: 11 June 2003
Location: United States
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Posted: 22 August 2004 at 12:23 |
Hello Gene:
With my son's 243, 100gr Sierra can get three shots in a dime at 100yds.
Log book is out in the shed so don't have the particulars here.
a young friend of my daughter pulled a dear tag for Northern Nevada, and this Saturday she wants to practice with my son's 243.
Am going to use the 100gr as the base ammo
She will more than likely be using a 243 from her family's gun rack and factory ammo, but asked if we would let her practice on my son's. He said it was ok.
When it cools down I want to load up some 80 gr Sierras to try and close the group. Best we got before summer hit was a quarter grouping.
You know Varget does great for 110gr and 165gr in 30-06 for me.
But I like the extreme powders and Papa believes most powders are going to extreme temp compatability.
Just like the way they pour in my set up.
Can mearure accurately and clean.
I know there are others too that are good.
Bojon
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Freedom is God given and our most precious Right
It seems as though Rifles have become measured as the automobile..."how fast can it go?"...
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