25-06 load questions

[Humboldt]

I have a friend with a stock Rem 700 in 25-06. I am loading for him and have all the components except powder (was planning to use RL-22). It looks like I may not be able to obtain powder any time soon. My question is, I have a pound each of Benchmark, X-terminator and Win 748 on the shelf. I know these are more for 223 type calibers. Anyone ever use any of these in a 25-06 over light bullets? I am loading a Hornady 90 grain GMX. Thanks!

 

[jlvandersnick]

My 25-06 loves H4831. It my be easier to find than the R22.

 

[Humboldt]

Thanks! Added to the list.

 

[menhaden_man]

Check out the Hodgdon site, pretty useful for finding some options.

Reloading Data Center

shop.hodgdon.com

 

[Seamaster]

I mostly shoot IMR 4831 in my 25-06 rifles with hunting (not varmint) bullets. With the slightly lighter bullets IMR 4350 is my choice.

 

[7wssm]

Two of those powders might be slightly on the fast side, but the Win748 might work out well. It’s burn rate is between Varget and H4350, which I have loaded extensively in 25 cal and done quite well with.

worst case scenario you can trade some powder around for something you need

 

[Humboldt]

Thanks, guys. The Hodgdon website actually has propellant available periodically. Was able to get some IMR 4955

 

[25orSo]

Thanks, guys. The Hodgdon website actually has propellant available periodically. Was able to get some IMR 4955

Working up an IMR 4955 load for my .25-06 is on my summer to-do list.

So far I have been using IMR 4350 for 115's in my rifle and it does really well.

I am thinking that the newer Enduron powders will be on the shelf sooner than some of the others. When I talked to Hodgdon last year, they suggested I start switching over. If I understood the "suggestion" correctly, some of the older powders may be going away.

 

[Rieckman]

I use RL19, H4831, and H4350 depending on bullet weight.

Used RL19 with the 100 grain TTSX probably most similar to the 90 grain GMX your testing.