4 year Powder

[G-Man WC]

I do not reload yet, but may need to in the near future.
I"m betting that the price on loaded ammo and reloading componets will go through the roof in the near future with B.O. taking office.
So my real question (and i'm sorry if this has been asked) is there all around powder that will works well for rifles loads in 357mag in Handi/Lever and 30-30, 35Rem, 308)?
I'm not looking for the best I can get for each caliber, just good all around results in using one powder in a hunting application. In the event that ammo and componets are taxxed up the wazzo, I want to be able to reach into my bag of tricks and be able to continue at least hunting.
I'm thinking 100 new brass for each rifle choice, 2x 1lb powder, and 1,000 primers.
Thanks -g

[dustoff31]

I too picked a "standard" powder to keep an additional stock of.

I just compared the data from several different reloading manuals and picked the powder that appeared most often in the load I wanted to use. In my case it was IMR 4895, as most of my rifles are .30 Cal/7.5/7.62. 4895 wouldn't be any good for the .357 Mag however.

[Rule .308]

Typically you are going to need one pistol powder and one rifle powder. If you really want to keep it simple I suggest you get something that will meter through your powder thrower easier. I like Win 231 for pistols and Hodgdon's 335 for 223/308. There are better powders out there for your .308 but H335 will work well for both. I have never bothered loading up any full house .357 loads but from the info I have seen on it most people go with a little faster powder than 231.
If you are planning on laying up some supplies for a rainy day I suggest you think a little bigger. When I go to the gun show I always purchase either a full sleeve of primers (5K) or an 8lb jug of powder or both. So long as it is stored properly the stuff will last decades and it does not appear to be going down in price. Just to give you an idea of what you are looking at, an eight pound jug of rifle powder will throw about 1200 .308's and around 2200 .223's, there are 7K grains per pound. Sounds like what you really need to do is go to your local gun/reloading store and buy yourself a manual and do some reading up on what you want to load and the characteristics of the powders that fit your needs.

[nobs11]

I'm thinking 100 new brass for each rifle choice, 2x 1lb powder, and 1,000 primers.

2lb powder is about 450 rounds of 223. That is not really "stocking up for a rainy day."

[G-Man WC]

Thanks for the replys. I do have a reloading manual I purchased years ago but never got around to reloading. My main goal is not to keep shooting at the range, business as usual when the prices get to high. Only to be able to be able to reload and keep hunting, baring any nonsense from Washington. Thanks again -g