Might there be a single great powder recommendation for both rifle reloading?
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TackDriver284
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H4350 works in a lot of rifles. I only use H4350 in my Creedmoor, so consistent and accurate.
I was going to say H4350 or H4831SC or similar burn rates. Superformance might be good. I would have said RL26 but that stuff isn’t around much as is RL17. Hunter would also be a decent fit. That’s assuming heavier bullets in the 6.5 Creed.
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H4350 would be my first look.
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salmonchaser
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Yep, H4350. I’ve loaded .22-250; 243; 257Roberts; 6.5 Creedmore; 264wm; 270win; 275 Rigby; 7mm REM; 308win; 3006; 300wsm; 300H&H; 300wm; 8mmmag; 338win; 338Jarrett; 375HH; Think thats it. Pretty dog gone versatile powder. Two years ago it was about the only powder that was available. I have loads for all my rifles using 4350, it may not be my go to load in all cartidges but I have good workable loads if H4350 is the only available powder going forward.
Yoteklr
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A compromise in performance and accuracy will probably be detrimental by trying to use the same powder.
The exception would be 130gr in 270wsm and 140 to156gr in 6.5 cm. Then H4350 could work for both.
I use Retumbo and 150gr vld in 270wsm. I use H4350 and rl16 and 140gr in 6.5 cm.
Those powders are pretty far apart in burn rate.
The exception would be 130gr in 270wsm and 140 to156gr in 6.5 cm. Then H4350 could work for both.
I use Retumbo and 150gr vld in 270wsm. I use H4350 and rl16 and 140gr in 6.5 cm.
Those powders are pretty far apart in burn rate.
Guy Miner
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Funny, H4350 was my first thought, but everybody beat me to it! LOL!
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salmonchaser
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If it showed up at a reasonable price I would look at reloader 17 or 26 as a good do all powder though I’ve never tried 26 in anything lighter than the 275 Rigby.
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Rl26
Different brand of bullets and different guns, I've seen bigger spreads than that.
Wolfshead
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I try and get as many min charges and max charges as I can and make a decision from there.
I have a few loading manuals and there are a few more online that can be had.
Mostly they are not too far apart.
RL338
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salmonchaser
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IT’s pixie dust, but I’ve squirreled away a few pounds, hoarding it at this point.
300WSM
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Imr4350
Or
W760
Or
W760
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To add...
If applicaple and it's new to me...or trying to find a 1 for all type of powder......
The two I reach for first are IMR4350 and Winchester 760
Neither are the fastest but they work WELL in such a wide range of calibers..
760 meters better between the pair
If applicaple and it's new to me...or trying to find a 1 for all type of powder......
The two I reach for first are IMR4350 and Winchester 760
Neither are the fastest but they work WELL in such a wide range of calibers..
760 meters better between the pair
RL338
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I’m also set for many years.
RiverRider
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I have not tried it in a REALLY wide range of cartridges, but I can say that Re16 has shown me that it can be a kind of "broadband" powder much like the 4895s. I've had outstanding results with it in cartridges ranging from .30-06, .260 Remington, and even the 6mm-284. Now that my rifle cartridge loading is limited to .375 Winchester (and maybe not for long), .223 Remington, and .260 Remington I think my stash of XX pounds of Re16 will last me a while.
