Ramshot Big Game?

[bdbrown66]

Anyone here have much experience with this powder? I have been intrigued by the load data I've seen for it, especially in 30-06. I've tried to find it locally for a year or so, but no one seemed to carry it. About a week ago, Powder Valley got some various powders in stock, and I was able to snag 4 lbs of it. I plan to try it in my 22-250, 243, 6.5 CM, and of course 30-06. But before I get into all of that, I figured I would check with the brain trust here to see if others have any experience with it. What say ye?

Brian

 

[jspickar]

There is a guy on here that has had great luck with it in his 7mm-08. I screenshot his load info but was never able to buy any big game powder locally.

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[ronc80]

I'm getting geared up to use it in my 7mm08. Still working on my reloading room. From what I've read it works pretty good.

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[6.5_sWv]

I bought some Ramshot BigGame to try in my 8x57. I havent tried it with a variety of bullets yet, but the ones Ive used BigGame with have shot great. This load in the picture is a consistent producer with the Speer 170gr Semi SP.

At some point down the road I plan on shooting some BigGame in my 7x57 and 6.5 Creedmoor.

100 Yds

 

[mjcmichigan]

My 3006 (savage) loves it.

I was using a Hornady Interlock, 150gn #3035 RN. It’s a 3030 bullet. Loaded If the BigGame 0.02” off lands. Shot a 4 shot wobbly bug hole at 100 yards. Double lung shot would exited with a 2+” hole.

53.3gn. Gives you 2700fps... since it shot such a tight group, I didn’t take it up to the 60 grains The Hornady manual max 60.7gn(3000fps).

3035’s expansion range is 1800-2600.

This was my very first load I made for a rifle. I was hooked.

I like Big Game, and all the ram shot powders I’ve used(TAC and Xterminator). Haven’t tried their slower powders.

I should add, many powders work in my 3006, but this one rocks.

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[mjcmichigan]

Eh. Maybe two bugs... I called the shot to the right...

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[jimbires]

I'm getting geared up to use it in my 7mm08. Still working on my reloading room. From what I've read it works pretty good.

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RL17 is another good 7mm-08 powder , if you can find it .

 

[jimbires]

gunpowder is gunpowder , it all works . some powders are just a better match to certain cartridges than others . I'll say we will all be using new components before the supply catches up , and we get back to our normal recipes . this is a good time to experiment .

 

[TXbaldhunter]

I like Big Game in my 30-06's.Three rifles I tried this load all shot it really well with a 168gr Nosler Ballistic Tip.

 

[bdbrown66]

Sounds like it will be a good powder for my intended uses. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[TXbaldhunter]

My velocities were running around 2950fps with the 168gr Ballistic Tip out of my 23&24" barreled 30-06's with 55.5grs of Big Game.It was the only powder I tried that would get me above 2900fps out of my 23" and group well.I also use either a WLRM or Federal GM215M Primers.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Big Game was suggested to me here on this site for my 7mm08 and it has performed well giving good groups and speed. Plan on trying it in my 30-06 as well just have been using H4350. Dan.

 

[Cleveland48]

I've only used big game with 9.3x62, and its been excellent. Seeing these post have me really wanting to try it in my 7x57.

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[ShadeTree]

Been wanting to try it myself in 30-06, but for some reason it was never a powder on the shelves here locally and now it's for sure not around. Oh well, about anything worth doing in a 06 can be done with 4350 and thankfully I got plenty of that.

 

[pharmseller]

Never tried it in anything but the Mighty -08.

I’m the BG guy for the 7mm-08. I’ve had phenomenal success with it.



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[pharmseller]

I hear that BG is great in the 30-06 for 150 grain bullets.

 

[Cleveland48]

I managed to snag 5lbs off of hodgdon website a couple days ago if anyone is looking for some. I know I checked the next day and they still had some. I managed to find some 7x57 data and it looked really good. Plus the price was like $28/lb which was nice to see here lately

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[TXbaldhunter]

I hear that BG is great in the 30-06 for 150 grain bullets.

I was getting 3100fps with 58.5grs of Big Game,WLRM primers,Win cases with a 150gr Nosler Ballistic Tip out of my 24" barrelled CZ 30-06.I'd back off that load about a grain and work up,but it's really easy to get 3000fps with that powder.

 

[fremont]

I'll say we will all be using new components before the supply catches up , and we get back to our normal recipes . this is a good time to experiment .

Most sensible thing I've heard in a long time regarding the current ridiculousness.

 

[bdbrown66]

When I'm choosing my powders, I have always liked for ones that offer a lot of flexibility, both within a given caliber and across different calibers. That way, it's easier to find options if your preferred load is unavailable for whatever reason. Powders like IMR 4064, for example. I can use it in nearly every caliber I load for, from .22-250 to .30-06. Might not be the best option, but it is a good enough option for me. And it's usually easy to find.