1 rifle powder

[level 10]

I am looking for opinions on powders i would like to buy in bulk and i know 1 powder is not going to be the best for every round or gun for that matter but if you were to choose 1 what would it be? I am currently using imr 4895 for my 30-06 308 223 . thanks for any replies

[buffybuster]

30-06, .308Win, .223Rem........are these the ONLY cartridges you intend to reload?

If so, H4895, Varget, IMR4064, R15 will work reasonably well. Not necessarily ideal but workable.

[Low-Pressure]

I'm in the same situation as you are. I have a jug of 748 and a jug of H335. At the moment I'm making due of the powders I have. I load .223, 30-06 and just beginning with 7.5x55. I will shoot my test loads for the 7.5x55 (using h335) and see how it goes. I might end up buying 4895 or 4064 in the near future.

[huckberry668]

i have used most of the above mentioned powders. Varget would be my choice if only 1 was to be chosen. In my experience, not only it can be used on most rifle calibers, it's easier to meter than 4064, RL15. Burns cleaner than 748 & H335 in most cases and less temperture sensitive than others.

[FLIGHT762]

I would buy H-4895 or Varget. It is one of Hodgdon's "Extreme" powders, less temperature sensitive. It is short grained and will flow through a powder hopper better than it's IMR counterparts. It can be used for the .223 or 30/06 (for up to 165 gr. bullets).

If I'm paying retail for a powder ($22.00 + per #), it makes sense to buy a powder that is not temperature sensitive. After I thin out some of my old powders, I will buy Hodgdon powders in their "Extreme" line.

For blasting ammo for the .223 & .308 Win., I like the surplus WC-844 @ about $100.00 for 8#.

[level 10]

1 powder

Thanks for the info i am probably going to try some varget but my brother in law swears on rl 15 looking to buy 1 8# jug so i want to make good choice

[ejhc11]

I use currently H4895 and Varget. I'm switching everything to Varget for 30-06, 303 British after finishing up my 1/2 lb of H4895.

[huckberry668]

well, here is the reality for you. I've been reloading for 20 years. I tried and failed probably like many others, to find the 'one' powder for everything I need. Truth is, part of the fun of reloading is trying different components. 1 single component at a time allows you to focus on the process when you're starting out.

[Sonnypie]

I'm probably a poor example.
But I not only use one powder, but one of 3 bullets in my 30-06 loads.
Reason is I have a pet load developed for accuracy.
When everything is dialed in, why switch?
47.5 grains of IMR4895, 110 grain Sierra bullet in Spire point, RN, or HP.
Normally I prefer CCI primers.
So why would I fool with other powders or loads for that rifle?
IF I was to need more powder, I'd want to stick with what I know.
Used to use 4895 in the 300 savage, too.
But when you have what works for you, no need to ping around.

[jimmykan]

I settled on surplus WC 844 powder for $85 per jug at hi-techammo.com

They pay Hazmat fee if you buy 4-jugs.

I bought 8! HAHAHAH! Kind of half-regret it now that I'm jobless.

[BigBronco]

So just what is so bad about having 60 lbs of powder in 10 variety's