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Hotdog1911 · March 13, 2007, 03:58 AM

Ball powder will work in a 30-06, but I wouldn't. Pressure curve...no room for error. Don't know any experienced 30-06 reloader using ball powder. And of course, everyone knows that the reloading world revolves around me. Ha Ha.

I think IMR 4895 will produce the same & even more velocity with less pressure than any ball powder will for a 30-06. Check the manual. Speaking of such... I think some manuals explicitly do not recommend ball powders in a large capacity cartridge like the ought-six. Did I mention to check the manual?

I'd keep that H335 cool & dry and keep it handy for future .223 & 308 loads.

March 13, 2007, 03:58 AM	#3
Hotdog1911 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2006 Posts: 282	No net. Ball powder will work in a 30-06, but I wouldn't. Pressure curve...no room for error. Don't know any experienced 30-06 reloader using ball powder. And of course, everyone knows that the reloading world revolves around me. Ha Ha. I think IMR 4895 will produce the same & even more velocity with less pressure than any ball powder will for a 30-06. Check the manual. Speaking of such... I think some manuals explicitly do not recommend ball powders in a large capacity cartridge like the ought-six. Did I mention to check the manual? I'd keep that H335 cool & dry and keep it handy for future .223 & 308 loads.