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csocs_wolf · December 24, 2017, 07:42 PM

RC20,

Was initially looking for info on what to do with powders/projectile combos "not" listed in the Hornady or Alliant manual tests. Where to start. I can and will eventually go get other powders. But as these were "free" bullets, figured I'd see what I could do with what I have, opposed to running out and spending money. They will probably only be used to hit paper and polish my really rusty reloading skills.

As someone above posted relevant info from the Lee manual, it spurred the side manual conversation. Manuals wasn't the point of the post, but was helpful.

And after reading some other posts here, I'm sure I'll eventually get some IMR4064, opposed to the Varget - as some have stated temperature variances. While not relevant for these "free" bullets, it's not abnormal for me to be hunting deer in +80 degrees one month and hunting elk in -20 degrees the next. Additionally, IMR4064 is listed in Nosler for my 7mm Mag 160 gr Accubonds. Multipurpose is good.

December 24, 2017, 07:42 PM	#10
csocs_wolf Junior Member Join Date: April 24, 2016 Posts: 14	RC20, Was initially looking for info on what to do with powders/projectile combos "not" listed in the Hornady or Alliant manual tests. Where to start. I can and will eventually go get other powders. But as these were "free" bullets, figured I'd see what I could do with what I have, opposed to running out and spending money. They will probably only be used to hit paper and polish my really rusty reloading skills. As someone above posted relevant info from the Lee manual, it spurred the side manual conversation. Manuals wasn't the point of the post, but was helpful. And after reading some other posts here, I'm sure I'll eventually get some IMR4064, opposed to the Varget - as some have stated temperature variances. While not relevant for these "free" bullets, it's not abnormal for me to be hunting deer in +80 degrees one month and hunting elk in -20 degrees the next. Additionally, IMR4064 is listed in Nosler for my 7mm Mag 160 gr Accubonds. Multipurpose is good. Last edited by csocs_wolf; December 24, 2017 at 07:53 PM.