Got a can of imr 8028 to try out.

varmit_hunter · July 25, 2012, 03:45 AM

I have never used this powder before always varget. But alot of people are saying this is a very good powder. I going to reload for my 22 250 and reloading BT and v max. What do ya think about it. And if somebody has a load worked up can you tell me about it ty. Richard.

Kevin Rohrer · July 25, 2012, 10:16 AM

I believe I tried it in my 22/250 and wasn't impressed. It works well in my .204R, though.

crowbeaner · July 25, 2012, 09:20 PM

There are several really good powders for the 22-250. If I had to choose a favorite hands down it would be H380. I could live long with a 55 gallon drum of it. It works in many calibers I shoot, and accuracy is superb in most.
WW brass, CCI 250, Speer 52 grain original HP, 38.0 grains. MAX!
FC brass, CCI 250, Sierra 55 grain BTSP or Nosler BT, 37.0 grains MAX
Either of these loads will put 5 shots in a dime any day of the week over sandbags, and if the wind isn't blowing, all in 1 ragged hole at 100 yards.

Get a Hodgdon #25 or #26 manual. The newer data booklets have a charge of 41.0 grains max. WAY TOO HOT!!!

huntinaz · July 26, 2012, 11:24 AM

I picked up a can as well, have been happy with it so far in 45-70. Will also try it in 223. I bet it meters well.

July 25, 2012, 03:45 AM	#1
varmit_hunter Member Join Date: July 20, 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 17	Got a can of imr 8028 to try out. I have never used this powder before always varget. But alot of people are saying this is a very good powder. I going to reload for my 22 250 and reloading BT and v max. What do ya think about it. And if somebody has a load worked up can you tell me about it ty. Richard.

July 25, 2012, 09:20 PM	#3
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,934	There are several really good powders for the 22-250. If I had to choose a favorite hands down it would be H380. I could live long with a 55 gallon drum of it. It works in many calibers I shoot, and accuracy is superb in most. WW brass, CCI 250, Speer 52 grain original HP, 38.0 grains. MAX! FC brass, CCI 250, Sierra 55 grain BTSP or Nosler BT, 37.0 grains MAX Either of these loads will put 5 shots in a dime any day of the week over sandbags, and if the wind isn't blowing, all in 1 ragged hole at 100 yards. Get a Hodgdon #25 or #26 manual. The newer data booklets have a charge of 41.0 grains max. WAY TOO HOT!!! __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

July 26, 2012, 11:24 AM	#4
huntinaz Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2010 Location: az Posts: 862	I picked up a can as well, have been happy with it so far in 45-70. Will also try it in 223. I bet it meters well. __________________ Wanted: 50 Beowulf Brass, .500 cal bullets "Once you quit hearing sir and ma'am, the rest is soon to follow." - Cormack McCarthy "I'm just an average Joe, although I did score 4 touchdowns in one game..."-Al Bundy

July 25, 2012, 10:16 AM	#2
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 480	I believe I tried it in my 22/250 and wasn't impressed. It works well in my .204R, though. __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, Varmint Hunters' Assn., ARTCA, American Legion, & South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn. "Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery...all else is twaddle!" --Admiral Sir John Fisher, RN