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I have decided to start reloading again. Very unsure on a preferred powder. Ideally...the same powder of all calibers I will be loading.
Savage .300
Savage .250
Savage .30-.30 (and Winchester Model 94 .30-.30)
Reloading book shows Hodgdons BL-C (2) okay for all three calibers.
An experienced re-loading opinion on preferred powders would be very much appreciated!
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Definitely, ReLoder 15 for the .250 and .300. Might be a stretch for the .30-30 but I'd try it.
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Might be a stretch...meaning? Not hot enough?
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+1 on Reloader 15. Unfortunately, in recent years it's been one of the toughest powders to find on dealers' shelves.
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Don't ignore good old 3031 and 4064 either.
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Thanks for the advice. I'll see if I can find the RL-15. Reviews I read said it was good for 30-30 as well.
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RL-15 is good but 4064 is a very versatile powder in range of cartridges and weight of loads. Don't discount IMR 4895 either. Seems to me that RL-15 was meant to be the equivalent of 4064 but in a non stick shaped powder, and thus meter a little easier.
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Thanks for the advice. I'll see if I can find the RL-15. Reviews I read said it was good for 30-30 as well.
I've got a few pounds of RL15 if you get in a pinch and simply must have some. Be glad to help you out.
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RL15 will cover all three in spades.
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RL-15 is good but 4064 is a very versatile powder in range of cartridges and weight of loads. Don't discount IMR 4895 either. Seems to me that RL-15 was meant to be the equivalent of 4064 but in a non stick shaped powder, and thus meter a little easier. My Reloader 15 is stick shaped.
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Could be my mistake, a bit, but I do think the Reloader series were made to meter easier than IMR powders, which can chop in your measure. For some that's a problem. For others it's not. I'm sure the Reloader series were made for a variety of other reasons too so I don't want to get "shoe horned" onto this being the "end all" answer to everything Reloader.
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I'd call it a medium sized stick powder, definitely runs through a powder measure easier than H4895 or Varget. No issue for me as I weigh my rifle loads.
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Though I do not load for the cartridges you mention, I load for .257 Roberts & .35 Whelen I have found that IMR 4064 works well in these two and expect it will also work well for the cartridges you mention. I plan to try RL-15 and suggest you should as well, I believe you will be pleased with these two powders.
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Don't ignore good old 3031 and 4064 either. I'll second this. Both will work great, and are generally available. Just cause they're old don't mean they won't work.
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HiVel #2 and Pyro DG comes to mind also.
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HiVel #2 and Pyro DG comes to mind also. I wish HiVel powder was still made. If you were wanting to be a smart a$$, you forgot Cordite. 
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new fangled powders.... lol I use IMR 3031 and 4064 are two staple items
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I like the lever whatever lotion powder. In the 300 and 303 and 30 wcf.
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