RETUMBO

[Non-commiforniaist]

HELP!!!!! I am in dire need of some Hodgdon Retumbo. I would love to buy some but could trade or replace when it becomes available. If it does not come available soon, it is going to be a crappy year for my .338 Lapua. I am interested in all quantities but would like to find at least 8 pounds or more but beggars cannot be choosy. I have some .223 if that helps.

Bob in Sacramento

[ChrisGarrett]

Retumbo, US 869, H-1000, RL-25, RL-33, VV-170, VV-N570, MagPro among others.

Retumbo ain't the only name in the 338LM game.

Chris

[Non-commiforniaist]

There are plenty of other powders that would work as well. Equally as hard to find with the exception of the US869 and some of the BMG powders. I have a great load for my gun with retumbo and just don't want to start over. This whole powder, primer, bullet situation just sucks. I won't get caught again. Thanks for the input though.

[ChrisGarrett]

There are plenty of other powders that would work as well. Equally as hard to find with the exception of the US869 and some of the BMG powders. I have a great load for my gun with retumbo and just don't want to start over. This whole powder, primer, bullet situation just sucks. I won't get caught again. Thanks for the input though.

I've reloaded for the 338LM since January of '06, but since my TRG-42 is an older 1:12" twist, I'm stuck with the 250s, for the most part.

This being said, I have four powders that are almost interchangeable for me: H-4831sc (my go to powder), VV-165 (almost tied with 4831sc), VV-170 and H-1000, with RL-25 waiting in the wings.

Point being is, is that it shouldn't be too hard to find a viable substitute, whether shooting the 250s, 285s and 300s.

Chris

[mrextc]

Just saw some retumbo here in Socal...sorry, wish I could help