best powder for multipul calabers

taz1 · March 10, 2009, 11:26 AM

hi guys
im new to reloading and am currently waiting on a lee 4-hole deluxe to arrive.
i have been resurching bullets, powder,primers and such and aparently when it comes to reloading everyone dosent have a opinion they have 10 or so.
i have a
stevens 200 223, 1-9 twist, 22" brl.
stevens 200 30-06 1-9 twist, 22" brl.
marlin mod. 30, 30-30 18' brl. twist ?
nef handi rifle sb2 22-250, 22" brl. twist ?

is there a powder that would on all 4 while i play around learning my equipment?
plan to use jhp on all
62gr 22-250
55gn 223
150gr 30-30
150 & 180 gn 30-06

Scorch · March 10, 2009, 12:17 PM

IMR-3031, possibly one of the broadest application powders you will find, will work in the cartridges you named, although possibly not with the heavier bullets in the 30-06.

Good luck with the 62 gr in the 22-250. That is right at the limit of bullets most factory-barreled 22-250 wil stabilize.

taz1 · March 10, 2009, 12:32 PM

thanks scorch
i thought i read that somewhere and thought i would try the heavy rounds the brl is realy heavy and i thought it would handle it. i sit on top of the stallbarn and cap whisle pigs. really fun at 3-400 yd and watch them explode.

tom234 · March 10, 2009, 02:10 PM

Take a look at IMR 4895. IMR 4895 will work better in 30 cal but OK for .223 & 22-250.

ThomasT · March 10, 2009, 07:38 PM

Tom234 said it best. The 4895s and also AA2495 are excellent crossover powders for several calibers.

I did a lot of cross referencing for this myself and stocked uo on 4895 and 2495. I glad I bought just a few weeks ago also. The 8lb keg of 2495 went from $104 to $119 overnight.

The 4895 powders can also be used to make reduced loads like the "Managed Recoil" loads from Remington. Hogden stated that any round that is loaded with 4895 can be reduced up to 50% and still be safe. The 4895s are in the same burn rate as Varget and 4064. A lot of people use those two for 223 loads. That why you can't find any for sale right now.

4895 won't be the best (highest velocity) in some rounds but will work and keep you shooting and let you buy in bulk for the best price.

And before anyone thinks I am hoarding powder I have about 16lbs of 4895. That will do me for the forseeable future. I have others also. I just have the most of this.

FrankenMauser · March 11, 2009, 12:57 AM

Varget and H4895/IMR4895 come to mind.

Powderman · March 11, 2009, 02:33 AM

Taz, check out the twist rate of your .22-250. If you have a relatively fast twist (1-9 or better) then the heavy .223/.224 bullets will do fine.

If you have a factory rifled barrel, the lighter ones will still do the job. If you haven't used these, take a look at the 52 grain MatchKing for that rifle.

Also, the best all around powders for those calibers that come to mind have already been discussed: IMR 3031 and 4895, as well as Hodgdon Varget.

March 10, 2009, 11:26 AM	#1
taz1 Member Join Date: March 10, 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 65	best powder for multipul calabers hi guys im new to reloading and am currently waiting on a lee 4-hole deluxe to arrive. i have been resurching bullets, powder,primers and such and aparently when it comes to reloading everyone dosent have a opinion they have 10 or so. i have a stevens 200 223, 1-9 twist, 22" brl. stevens 200 30-06 1-9 twist, 22" brl. marlin mod. 30, 30-30 18' brl. twist ? nef handi rifle sb2 22-250, 22" brl. twist ? is there a powder that would on all 4 while i play around learning my equipment? plan to use jhp on all 62gr 22-250 55gn 223 150gr 30-30 150 & 180 gn 30-06

March 10, 2009, 12:17 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	IMR-3031, possibly one of the broadest application powders you will find, will work in the cartridges you named, although possibly not with the heavier bullets in the 30-06. Good luck with the 62 gr in the 22-250. That is right at the limit of bullets most factory-barreled 22-250 wil stabilize. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

March 10, 2009, 12:32 PM	#3
taz1 Member Join Date: March 10, 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 65	thanks scorch i thought i read that somewhere and thought i would try the heavy rounds the brl is realy heavy and i thought it would handle it. i sit on top of the stallbarn and cap whisle pigs. really fun at 3-400 yd and watch them explode.

March 10, 2009, 02:10 PM	#4
tom234 Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 753	Take a look at IMR 4895. IMR 4895 will work better in 30 cal but OK for .223 & 22-250.

March 10, 2009, 07:38 PM	#5
ThomasT Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,753	Tom234 said it best. The 4895s and also AA2495 are excellent crossover powders for several calibers. I did a lot of cross referencing for this myself and stocked uo on 4895 and 2495. I glad I bought just a few weeks ago also. The 8lb keg of 2495 went from $104 to $119 overnight. The 4895 powders can also be used to make reduced loads like the "Managed Recoil" loads from Remington. Hogden stated that any round that is loaded with 4895 can be reduced up to 50% and still be safe. The 4895s are in the same burn rate as Varget and 4064. A lot of people use those two for 223 loads. That why you can't find any for sale right now. 4895 won't be the best (highest velocity) in some rounds but will work and keep you shooting and let you buy in bulk for the best price. And before anyone thinks I am hoarding powder I have about 16lbs of 4895. That will do me for the forseeable future. I have others also. I just have the most of this.

March 11, 2009, 12:57 AM	#6
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Varget and H4895/IMR4895 come to mind.

March 11, 2009, 02:33 AM	#7
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	Taz, check out the twist rate of your .22-250. If you have a relatively fast twist (1-9 or better) then the heavy .223/.224 bullets will do fine. If you have a factory rifled barrel, the lighter ones will still do the job. If you haven't used these, take a look at the 52 grain MatchKing for that rifle. Also, the best all around powders for those calibers that come to mind have already been discussed: IMR 3031 and 4895, as well as Hodgdon Varget.