Picking powders for multiple calibers

[Ehunter56]

Trying to get set-up for 5 different guns, but wanting to try to keep the powders to just a few at the start. Guns I am going to be loading for, and the bullets:
243 Win 85 gr.
25-06 Rem 102 gr.
270WSM 127 gr.
300WinMag 175 gr.
375 H&H 250-270 gr.

The 375 is a model 70 Safari Express, the other 4 are Tikka T3 Lites.
Looking at starting with H4350 for the 243 and 270WSM. RL22 for the 25-06 and 300WM. Then RL15 for the 375.
Any other powder I should look at, or have as a back-up. Noticed H4831 fits a couple of the guns as well.
Anyone got any thoughts? Good, bad, or otherwise, I'd like to hear them. Haven't reloaded for about 20 years, and welcome to all advice. Things have changed a bit since then. lol THANKS ALL!

 

[jfk69]

Although off the top of my head I couldn’t give you just 2-3 powders for that wide of range, I would suggest looking elsewhere than Alliant’s Reloder powders unless you have a good supply on hand. They’re pretty much unavailable these days, and the latest communication from them states there won’t be any real availability of them for the foreseeable future. I’d look at Vihtavouri, Hodgdon, Accurate and Ramshot powders. JMO.

 

[Pickettpuncher]

Since the Reloder powders are gonna end up discontinued for a time I wouldn’t even mess with trying to source them. H4831sc and h4350 would be good starts.

 

[Ehunter56]

Thanks for the input guys. Didn't know Reloader was that rare, and getting more rare. Starting from scratch again, no powder left in stock. Looks like it's back to the reloading tables to search. lol

 

[Axlrod]

I have had excellent results with H4831sc in several cartridges- 243AI (2 guns), 280 AI (2 guns), 30/06, & 416 Rigby. You can also look at Vihtavuori, there are quite a few available.

It comes down to what is acceptable accuracy and velocity for you, because you will be compromising somewhere.

My son & I have/had a couple 28 Nosler's one liked R26 and one liked H1000. Not huge differences, but it's real. Generally speaking, if you find a bullet the gun likes, multiple powders will shoot pretty good.

 

[waspocrew]

I agree with H4831sc and H4350 - pretty widely used and available. It's a shame about Alliant's powders. I use RL-23 in my 22 Creed, 6 Creed, and 338 RUM. Luckily I'm stocked fairly deep with it.

Varget often fills many roles. H1000 works in many as well.

VV powders would be worth a look at also.

 

[HuntHarder]

My most versatile Powders would be H4831sc, H4350, Varget and H1000 in that order. That would cover almost everything I shoot and some.

 

[Ehunter56]

Is there enough of a difference between H4831 and IMR 4831 to consider? Was looking at both, as well as the 4350 in each, and seems like IMR has a bit more flexibility and speed. I do like the Short Cut idea Hodgdon has as far as easier powder flow. Not trying for long range target shooting or competitions. Just good reliable hunting loads for out to 350-400 yards. Thanks for the replies!

 

[MO Whitetails]

Been reloading 40 years! I use H4831 sc in my 7mm RM for 140,150,175 gr nosler partitions. 63.7 grains in all 3 bullets gives me under
.75moa. 3.290 COL. WW cases, Rem 9.5M primers
700 Remington BDL 24 inch 9.25 twist. IMR 4350 did well, but was excellent in my 243. Considering usind my birthday pricing at Midway USA to buy some Ramshot Grand to play with. Like to buy some 160 NABs but no one has them. Midway has 160 partitions. My gun marginally stabalizes the 169 LRAB according to Bergers calculator at 800 ft el. Definity stable at 8000 ft. I live 20 minutes from Midway and pick up more orders. I have a great NM elk tag in 3 months to load for.

 

[wind gypsy]

H4831sc, N555, H4350

 

[Ehunter56]

Thanks for the help guys. Ended up with H4350, IMR 4831, and Varget, as that was all available locally. Now I just have to find some primers! lol Think I found a shop about 3 hours away that has some in stock though.