Powder Suggestions

[ChasnDreams]

I've decided to start looking into reloading and working with one of my father's neighbors to start me on this process. I am looking to reload for my 30-06 and 7mm-08, and running into a powder sourcing issue right from the jump. The guy I am learning under has only used IMR 4350 for reloading his 30-06 the last decade plus, and unfortunately I can not for the life of me find it anywhere (Heck, even called a place in Kentucky today since I had someone driving past close and they dont even have it). Was also looking at using Big Game for the 7mm-08, but I am also unable find that powder as well.

Was wondering if anyone has other suggestions for powders for these two cartridges? In the 30-06 (browning 22" barrel), I am looking to shoot 175-180 gr bullets and the 7mm-08 (tikka 22" barrel), would be shooting 140-160 gr.

 

[JMundy84]

Personally I'd probably look at h4831sc for the the 06 and varget for the 708 I had great results with those powders in cases around those sizes.

 

[alexnelon]

H4350, N550, N150, A4350, StaBALL 6.5, Varget, H4895, StaBALL Match, 8208XBR, W760, H380, Ramshot Hunter, probably 10 more that are all fine for both.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

We use IMR 4064 in the .30-06. I’ve had great results with H4831sc in .25-06 and similar cartridges, so that’s probably worth trying as well.

For the 7mm08, I would look at H4350 and H4831sc.

Here’s a couple of pages from my Lyman handbook.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Starting out loading, expecially when components were scarce. These books were kinda handy. Bit more info than your normal hornady book

The Complete Reloading Manual for 30-06 Springfield

The Complete Reloading Manual for 30-06 Springfield

www.creedmoorsports.com

 

[dreamingWest]

For those two, I'd want H4350 (in-stock at MidwayUSA). If you're just looking for something in-stock locally, I've always found this burn chart helpful in the past:

Find something close to H4350.

 

[Chris in TN]

For those two, I'd want H4350 (in-stock at MidwayUSA). If you're just looking for something in-stock locally, I've always found this burn chart helpful in the past:

Find something close to H4350.

Yep. H4350 is number 133 on that chart. Literally anything on that chart between #99 and maybe #153 will work well enough for both calibers. I'd suggest H4350, RL16, VV N540, or maybe VV N555. I try to focus on powders advertised as specifically being temp-stable, but I have shot a good deal of other powders that don't advertise that, such as IMR4895, and never had problems with temperature.

 

[ChasnDreams]

Thank you all for the in sights everyone. I was learning towards H4350 (available locally), but was seeing some mixed reviews. I will look into to the chart to see what is locally available and use the above suggestions as well.

Btw, thank you Steve300xcw. I ordered the book you suggested.