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Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853656 05/10/06
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,904 Likes: 2 AL/GA line himmelrr Campfire Tracker
himmelrr Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,904 Likes: 2 AL/GA line	IMR 4350 for 243, 7mm-08, 280, 300SAUM, and 338WM. It all works well. The only issue is my 7mm-08 has a rather light load but it is ACCURATE. It is a great powder... RH

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Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853657 05/10/06
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,401 Mt.Cheaha,AL. Cheaha Campfire Tracker
Cheaha Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,401 Mt.Cheaha,AL.	Well, I just got 10 lbs (2-5lb Jugs) of RL-15 from the FedEX truck Monday... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Course I got a jug or two of Vit.N-560 as well.... James But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines, the commandments of men. Mt 15:9

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853658 05/10/06
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,073 BC, Canada todbartell Campfire Regular
todbartell Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,073 BC, Canada	for me, It'd be RL15

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853659 05/10/06
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,291 Likes: 2 Brad Campfire 'Bwana
Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,291 Likes: 2	No. 1 H4350 no. 2 RL15

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853660 05/10/06
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 318 Three Forks, Mt M MtMike Campfire Member
MtMike Campfire Member M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 318 Three Forks, Mt	I think temperature sensitivity is a tad overrated, at least for hunting. I used rl-22 for antelope at 70 deg. and my last kill of the year was a whitetail doe at nearly 20 below zero. Didn't notice any difference.

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Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853661 05/10/06
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,621 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,621 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	As distance increases,SD's become more paramount......................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853662 05/10/06
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Ranch13 Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,275 wyoming	The one powder for rifles for me would be either 4895 or rx 15. Just to save you the trouble asking about handguns in another possible thread..... unique. the most expensive bullet there is isn't worth a plug nickel if it don't go where its supposed to. www.historicshooting.com

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853663 05/10/06
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birddog65 Campfire Regular B Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,572 PA	Rx 15, then IMR 4320 If you really like something,you better buy two!

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853664 05/10/06
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,579 The Boondock....... W wildswalker Campfire Outfitter
wildswalker Campfire Outfitter W Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,579 The Boondock.......	Most of what I'm shootin' now is '06 based or bigger...both rifle and single shot handgun... H1000 has proved itself pretty good to me...even in the 300RUM it's acceptable for hunting... I'm always looking for a better mouse trap though.

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853665 05/10/06
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Coyote_Hunter Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,651 6491 Feet Above Sea Level	If I had to use only one powder it would probably be the one in the factory loads... Favorite powders: .22-250 = Varget .257 Roberts = H4895 and H4831SC 7mm Mag = H1000 and H4831SC .30-30 = H4895 (but looking at others including Varget and Benchmark) .308 Win = Varget, Benchmark and BL(C)-2 .300 Win Mag = H4350 .375 Win = AA1680 .44 Mag = H110 .45-70 = H4198, Varget, Benchmark, HS-6 Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE! No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's. A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.

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Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853666 05/11/06
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ThunderHeart New Member T Joined: May 2006 Posts: 9	I've had good success with Reloader 19 in my 260 & 30/06. It is clean burning, fills case capacity nicely and produces good velocities and accuracy. I haven't worked up any loads yet using R-19 in my new 300 WSM Kimber Montana but I will work with it soon. Last edited by ThunderHeart; 05/11/06.

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853667 05/11/06
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rvp Campfire Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 335 MISSISSIPPI DELTA	I like H-4831-sc for most all my rifles. I am growing fonder and fonder of Varget as I shoot more of that. SHOOT STRAIGHT AND OFTEN. Hunt with your kids. Teach them not to shoot anything that they are not going to eat. Have respect for all ANIMALS.

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853668 05/11/06
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the_shootist Campfire Ranger T Joined: May 2003 Posts: 20,494 South Central Manitoba	The one powder I have burned the most of, and has worked so well for me has been IMR4350. Lately, though, I have started shooting pumpkin launchers, and I'm liking Varget and H4895. One powder? That's like one gun. The product of a sick mind. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23) Brother Keith

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853669 05/11/06
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300Winnie Campfire Regular Joined: May 2003 Posts: 742	I've had really good luck with a bunch of different powders, but if I had to choose one to load all of the cartridges I shoot, (.243 Winchester, .257 Weatherby, .270 Winchester, 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Weatherby Magnum, .280 Remington and the .300 Winchester Magnum) I would choose the one that has worked best overall for me. That would be the tried and true [color:"orange"] IMR 4831 [/color] in the orange can <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Some of my other favorites are RL 15, [color:"blue"]IMR 7828 [/color] and H1000.

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853670 05/11/06
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,688 NE kecatt Campfire Regular
kecatt Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,688 NE	Quote No. 1 H4350 no. 2 RL15 +1 I don't eat anything that didn't have a mother.

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853671 05/11/06
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JScottRupp Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,984 Monmouth Oregon	Hmm,talcum? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> For what I'v got,H4831. Jeff I'm NOT the JScottRupp of Wolfe Publishing.

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853672 05/11/06
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458 Lott Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 21,317 Alaska / Saudi Arabia	It'd be a tossup between RL 15 and Varget. There darn near clones of eachother. The only problem is I've worked up great loads in some guns with one powder, and great loads in other guns with the other. I've used them from 308 to 500 Jeffrey, and a few in between, also in some contender chamberings. H 4350 is also a good un, but just a tad too slow for the medium and bigger bores.

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853673 05/11/06
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,844 Western N.Y. dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger
dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,844 Western N.Y.	H4831sc works for my 25-06,7mm Rem and 300 Weatherby. My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853674 05/11/06
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Youper Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,313 Negaunee, Michigan	I'm surprized to be the first one to mention IMR4064. Its the one I'd keep before all others. Brushbuster: "Is this thread about the dear heard or there Jeans?" Plugger: "If you cant be safe at strip club in Detroit at 2am is anywhere safe?" Deer are somewhere all the time To report a post you disagree with, please push Alt + F4. Thank You.

Re: If you could only have just one powder what would it be? #853675 05/11/06
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,344 Moncton, NB martinbns Campfire Tracker
martinbns Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,344 Moncton, NB	Wasn't the original question what powder would work best for the calibres listed? If I had to pick one for my rifles it would be H4831sc. Life's too short to hunt with an ugly gun.

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