There are lots of good powders to try for that combo. Anything in the burn range of 3031 or 4895 or Varget or R-15 or 4064 should get you to 2200 and a bit more. Ball powders such as CFE223 and Lever and 748 will get you a bit more speed, but it won't be enough to change the trajectory enough to notice, and I've found they are temperamental with cast bullets. I have shot all of the above stick powders in 30-30 with several versions of a 165-170 grain mould that cast between 170 and 180 grains, from Lee and NOE, and I've had great results from all. Favorites are 3031 and Varget with the cast bullets.


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