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RC20 · April 5, 2014, 06:14 PM

Yea its no fun. Same boat up here

Can't you call though?

My stops are convenient as I can hit two of them on the way back from the range and I can sometimes pick up a different one than I would have known to ask for.

I got some R17 a while back (5 lbs!) based on the fact they had it and the Hornady manual listed loads for it that looked good in 30-06.

Has worked a treat in my 1917s.

Also try to keep a list of the mfg and powder (4831 and 4350 etc) so I know if its a mfg I have as I can't remember Hogdens or IMR between the two (I have Hogdens in 4831 and IMR in the 4350 and developed loads but I can't remember when I am looking at it which I have for sure)

I will buy a can if nothing else for trade or my brothers use.

I also am tring to keep a spread of two or more powders (currently I have 4 that work in the 30-06) so if its available I can (pun) keep up the stock.

April 5, 2014, 06:14 PM	#4
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	Yea its no fun. Same boat up here Can't you call though? My stops are convenient as I can hit two of them on the way back from the range and I can sometimes pick up a different one than I would have known to ask for. I got some R17 a while back (5 lbs!) based on the fact they had it and the Hornady manual listed loads for it that looked good in 30-06. Has worked a treat in my 1917s. Also try to keep a list of the mfg and powder (4831 and 4350 etc) so I know if its a mfg I have as I can't remember Hogdens or IMR between the two (I have Hogdens in 4831 and IMR in the 4350 and developed loads but I can't remember when I am looking at it which I have for sure) I will buy a can if nothing else for trade or my brothers use. I also am tring to keep a spread of two or more powders (currently I have 4 that work in the 30-06) so if its available I can (pun) keep up the stock.