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mwflydog · December 19, 2009, 12:42 AM

I'm new to the forum, and appreciate any help.

I'm just gathering materials to start handloading for the first time. I've got a new 300 win mag, with a 26" Kreiger 1 -11" twist 5R barrel, Rem Varmint contour (It's also my first non factory rifle). I've decided to try the 210 Berger VLD's, probably 215 Federal Primers, and just need to decide on a powder. I'm a hunter first, and attempt to be a target shooter second, so I wanted to go with the Hodgdon Extreme powders because of their indifference to the hot and cold temperatures that I will encounter. Just don't know whether to get H4350, H4831SC, or H1000. I've spent quite a bit so far, so I'd rather get some good advice and choose just one rather than buying and trying all three. Long range accuracy is the goal.

Thanks,
Matt

December 19, 2009, 12:42 AM	#1
mwflydog Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2009 Posts: 8	Need Help Choosing Powder I'm new to the forum, and appreciate any help. I'm just gathering materials to start handloading for the first time. I've got a new 300 win mag, with a 26" Kreiger 1 -11" twist 5R barrel, Rem Varmint contour (It's also my first non factory rifle). I've decided to try the 210 Berger VLD's, probably 215 Federal Primers, and just need to decide on a powder. I'm a hunter first, and attempt to be a target shooter second, so I wanted to go with the Hodgdon Extreme powders because of their indifference to the hot and cold temperatures that I will encounter. Just don't know whether to get H4350, H4831SC, or H1000. I've spent quite a bit so far, so I'd rather get some good advice and choose just one rather than buying and trying all three. Long range accuracy is the goal. Thanks, Matt