I'm working up a load for a new to me 7x57 98 Mauser I have never shot yet and want to load it with an old favorite bulet of mine, 140 Grain Ballstic Tip. Seeing that this is new to me I want to try a different propellant. But I want it to be consistently the best powder for that cartridge, if possible. I want the max velocity for max accuracy. What's the consensus here of the best powder and charge weight for a 140 grain bullet in a modern 7x57 bolt gun? This is a strong commercial 98 actiion.

Last edited by Filaman; 03/29/20.
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