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Lol got it. No problem I'll wait for you to check your messages then.Comment
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Hey guys. I'm looking for some H4350 powder. I have SPP, SRP, 1# Bullseye to trade, or cash. Anyone have a 1# bottle to spare? I have a new to me 7mm-08 I want to work up a load for.NRA Life Member
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What rifle and what length barrel are you using.
I've shot 7-08 from a BLR with a 20" barrel, and found that the medium burn rate powders work well. The 7-08 is a 308 and many reloaders that I know use mid to fast powders in their 308s with similar length barrels. The slower powders like 4350 seem to be the favorites of the 6.5 mm Swedes or the Mausers with the longer 29" barrels.
My favorite loads for my 7-08 are with Varget. I have experimented with IMR 4350 in a 7.5 mm Swiss with a 25.5" barrel shooting 175 gr SMKs (which is close to 308) and while it shot ok. I settled on IMR 4064 because it shot as well out of the shorter barrel and required about 14% less powder to produce the same velocity. And 4064 has a similar burn rate to Varget, but was easier to find.Comment
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Winchester M70 classic Featherweight. 21.5" barrel. The guy I got it from included some 154 grain bullets and I'll load them up with the powder I have.
But the 139 Hornady's are turning out to be my problem. I'd gladly swap them for something heavier.NRA Life Member
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8lb jugs of Varget is available at The Gun Range!Originally posted by fighterpilot562Comment
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Good to know you're keeping tabs on this thread.
Bass Pro was out of H4350, but they did have IMR 4064 and Reloder 17. There was at least 6 pounds of Reloder 17 left when I left the store.NRA Life Member
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I've shot the Hornady 139 SST and Interlocks. The Interlocks are a fine game bullet, and the SSTs have a top BC rating for a bullet that's only about 15% more expensive. For long range, the 162 A-Max or BTHP with BCs in the .600s are a fine option.
Based on the fact that your probably going to have to use a compressed load with any heavy weight bullet using H4350, and the fact that the 21.5" barrel might not be long enough to allow for the complete burn of that much powder, I'd stick with the medium burn rate powders. Some like Reloader 15, Varget, Accurate and IMR 4064, or Winchester 748.
One of my tightest loads for the 139gr Hornadys is 40.5 grs of Varget. That listed on Hodgdons website as a min load with a muzzle velosity of 2721 fps. A comparable load of H4350 would be 47 grs and would give you 9 fps more for your extra 6.5 grs, but only out of a 24" barrel.Comment
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