I like Winchester 748 ball powder. This fine granulated powder is easy to work with and obtain a more consistant load from case to case. I shoot a Remington model 700 Varmint Special (22" barrel). My favorite load is 49 grains under a Hornady 168 gr. boat-tail hollow point. The charts say I'm getting 2800 fps at the muzzle, although I've never personally clocked them. In the past I was able to obtain a 4" group @ 600 yards.