rifle power

Ornery · 08-11-2011, 11:56 AM

IMR 3031 there isn't many rifle ammo that you can't use it in.

deputy125 · 08-11-2011, 05:09 PM

at one time or another i've used quite a few different powders but nowadays i'm down to just winchester 760 for rifles..........

b.roberts · 08-11-2011, 05:22 PM

H4350 is my most used powder. It doesn't last long at 60+ grains per round. H4895 is the only powder I have that comes close to matching the versatility of 3031.

kim · 08-11-2011, 05:41 PM

I'm somewhat partial to Varget and 2230.

Molon Labe

Kim

Ornery · 08-11-2011, 05:49 PM

Never have tired any of the AA powders. I like 748, in my 270 and all of my mag ammo I use 4831. When I buy the powder I have had them ask me if i was getting ready for war lol but as was stated 60 to 70 grains a round eats up a pound fast. I have been thinking of just buying 3031 as it will work in every rifle ammo I load. Other wise its a little of this one and that one.

Terry_P · 08-11-2011, 06:15 PM

I have a load with IMR 3031 that will shoot to an honest 3/4" under an 87 gr bullet in my Model 99 in 250 Savage. My 270 likes H4831 under a Sierra 130 gr bullet and my 30/06 does ok with IMR 4064 or IMR 4350 and 150 gr bullets. I will try some Varget with the 06 as I heard that can give some decent groups.

Ornery · 08-11-2011, 10:06 PM

I have been cleaning up around here and have found some ww 680 powder. I bought a man out back in the 90's and I am sure there where I got the powder its been stored right but I can't seem to find any loading data for it. Does anyone have any idea is what cal I could use it in and which book they found the data in? Many thanks for your help.

gunman42782 · 08-12-2011, 01:34 AM

IMR3031 and IMR4064 are two of my favorite rifle powders.

tx gun runner · 08-12-2011, 04:54 AM

IMR3031 is a powder that has wide range of loading data for all rifles , like Unique is to pistols . It is a little hard to meter is the only complaint . IMR4895 meter better and almost as good as IMR3031 . In the last 40 yrs I have used IMR3031 in 90% of my rifles with great success in hunting and target work .

Ornery · 08-12-2011, 09:04 AM

I agree TGR but I have found that the Lee Perfect Powder measure wll make dropping your powder charges much easier. To me it was pretty high in cost but once I got it and started using it it's been worth every penny. And it will hold 1/2 pound of powder too.

deputy125 · 08-12-2011, 03:53 PM

i gave away a lot of my reloading xtras.........nowadays this is what i use to measure my powder.........

it would seem instead of getting more modern and efficient i am going the opposite direction as i get older.........

now where did i put that hammer............

Ornery · 08-12-2011, 04:21 PM

LOL low tec hey well makes the time go by.

tx gun runner · 08-13-2011, 09:45 AM

Deputy .... Hammer dies are used by 95% of the winning benchrest shooters in USA . Instead of a hammer a small $90 press works great .

Here is a target I shot using hammer dies and my XP100 I made into a benchrest rifle

08-11-2011, 11:56 AM	#1
Ornery Senior Member Joined: Aug 2011 From: Texas Posts: 208	rifle power *IMR 3031 there isn't many rifle ammo that you can't use it in.*

08-11-2011, 05:49 PM	#5
Ornery Senior Member Joined: Aug 2011 From: Texas Posts: 208	Never have tired any of the AA powders. I like 748, in my 270 and all of my mag ammo I use 4831. When I buy the powder I have had them ask me if i was getting ready for war lol but as was stated 60 to 70 grains a round eats up a pound fast. I have been thinking of just buying 3031 as it will work in every rifle ammo I load. Other wise its a little of this one and that one. Last edited by Ornery; 08-11-2011 at 05:51 PM. Reason: typo.

08-12-2011, 03:53 PM	#11
deputy125 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 6,108	i gave away a lot of my reloading xtras.........nowadays this is what i use to measure my powder......... it would seem instead of getting more modern and efficient i am going the opposite direction as i get older......... now where did i put that hammer............ Last edited by deputy125; 08-12-2011 at 03:58 PM.

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08-11-2011, 05:09 PM	#2
deputy125 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 6,108	at one time or another i've used quite a few different powders but nowadays i'm down to just winchester 760 for rifles..........

08-11-2011, 05:22 PM	#3
b.roberts Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 1,909	H4350 is my most used powder. It doesn't last long at 60+ grains per round. H4895 is the only powder I have that comes close to matching the versatility of 3031.

08-11-2011, 05:41 PM	#4
kim Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Wellington, Kansas Posts: 2,087	I'm somewhat partial to Varget and 2230. Molon Labe Kim

08-11-2011, 06:15 PM	#6
Terry_P Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: NH Posts: 4,281	I have a load with IMR 3031 that will shoot to an honest 3/4" under an 87 gr bullet in my Model 99 in 250 Savage. My 270 likes H4831 under a Sierra 130 gr bullet and my 30/06 does ok with IMR 4064 or IMR 4350 and 150 gr bullets. I will try some Varget with the 06 as I heard that can give some decent groups.

08-11-2011, 10:06 PM	#7
Ornery Senior Member Joined: Aug 2011 From: Texas Posts: 208	I have been cleaning up around here and have found some ww 680 powder. I bought a man out back in the 90's and I am sure there where I got the powder its been stored right but I can't seem to find any loading data for it. Does anyone have any idea is what cal I could use it in and which book they found the data in? Many thanks for your help.

08-12-2011, 01:34 AM	#8
gunman42782 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Kentucky Posts: 3,985	IMR3031 and IMR4064 are two of my favorite rifle powders.

08-12-2011, 04:54 AM	#9
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 4,999	IMR3031 is a powder that has wide range of loading data for all rifles , like Unique is to pistols . It is a little hard to meter is the only complaint . IMR4895 meter better and almost as good as IMR3031 . In the last 40 yrs I have used IMR3031 in 90% of my rifles with great success in hunting and target work .

08-12-2011, 09:04 AM	#10
Ornery Senior Member Joined: Aug 2011 From: Texas Posts: 208	I agree TGR but I have found that the Lee Perfect Powder measure wll make dropping your powder charges much easier. To me it was pretty high in cost but once I got it and started using it it's been worth every penny. And it will hold 1/2 pound of powder too.

08-12-2011, 04:21 PM	#12
Ornery Senior Member Joined: Aug 2011 From: Texas Posts: 208	*LOL low tec hey well makes the time go by.*

08-13-2011, 09:45 AM	#13
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 4,999	Deputy .... Hammer dies are used by 95% of the winning benchrest shooters in USA . Instead of a hammer a small $90 press works great . Here is a target I shot using hammer dies and my XP100 I made into a benchrest rifle