Just getting into reloading and my manual and kit has not arrived yet. Went to the local store and they are having a sale that ends tomorrow on powder. Looking for quick suggestions on what to use for 45-70 (300 to 405 grain bullets) and a 257 Weatherby shooting 90 to 100 grain bullets. Have a 100 dollar gift certificate from Christmas and figure this would be a good way to spend it. Just do not know which of the many available powders would be best. Thanks, TM
Reloder 7 is very popular for the 45-70. So is Hodgdon's H-4198. In case your gun likes slower powders than that, Hodgdon's H-322 and Accurate Arms 2015 are also noted performers in the 45-70.
Probably should say the 45-70 is a Sharps and the Weatherby is a Vanguard. TM
IMR 4350 is a good place to start with the 257 WBY. Was always my favorite powder. Also Federal Mag. primers....
Virgil B.
For cast bullet in the 45-70 Accurate 5744 is hard to beat, for cast or jacketed Imr 3031 has served me well.
Don't know much about the 257 roy but would think H4831 wouldn't be a bad place to start as its usually worked well in the other belted wonders I've shot.
Thanks guys. Will stop by today and see what they have. TM
For the 257Weatherby 4831 or 4350 or R22
For the 45/70 in a Sharps R7 or 4350 or Ac 3100
BCR