ranger56528

Ok...My wifes says I spend too much on ammo(ya right),anyway Ive been following some of the posts here looking for powders for certain calibers..

What Ive found so far is that IMR4350 seems to be a good starting place for my 30-06,is it also goodwith a180 grn bullet............

Also Ive seen that 748 seems to be the pic for .223(55grn bullet)and 30-30(150 grn bullet)..

I do not plan on changing bullet weight due to the fact this is what I am comfertable with......

My nxt ? is what powder are you useing in 9mm loads with 115 grn bullet....or what due you guys feel is the best powder.........The 9mm is my CW.......

I have a press,scale,dies to start but just would like some feedback on powders.

THANKS.....

The .223 is for my AR........

bigcountry

I have the powder for you. I use HS-6. This is the most versitile pistol powder you can get IMO. You get top loads in 9mm, 40S&W, 357Sig, 38Spl+P, and 45ACP. And get nice mild recoiling midrange loads for 44mag, and 357mag. It is my do it all powder for pistol.

I also like unique for 40S&W, 9mm and all the rest, but meters horribly. I also tried HP-38, which makes some great plinker loads for 9mm and the rest.

ranger56528

Thanks bigcountry.
Being how Iam layed(1st time in 30+yrs)off till March 20th/Apr 1st I have some time to set up and learn.
So 4350 will be ok for 180grn.....30-06
748 will work with the .223-55grn and 30-30-150grn.
HS-6 for the 9mm-115grn.....also looks like it will be good for 38/357 then........

Going to town tomorrow for PT then will stop by the sports store and see what they have,might have to go to the big city(fargo,ND.) thursday if nothing by me.....

handloader1

Get your hands on this book: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=185458&t=11082005 Good luck.

ranger56528

will do.........

backyardreloader

you might also want to try imr 4320. it works really well out of my 30-06.

kirby375

4350s,4895s, and 3031s are all pretty versatile powders, they started out as military powders long ago, and a lot of information exists on them. I use universal for what little pistol loading I do.

ranger56528

Iwas justat the gun shop and talked to one of the guys that reloads alot and he said he use's VARGET with all his loads......rifle and handguns.......
Is it that universal or is it just a easier way of keeping your powder supply simple.....??????

bigcountry

Yep, I would stay away from people like this. I would bet he does not reload and probably never has.

I wonder what kinda loads he finds iwth varget in handguns?Way to slow for the capacity of even the largest cases like the 460Smith&Wesson.

Prairie Wolf

Unless he has a "handgun" like an xp 100 that is chambered for a hi-power cartridge.

Otherwise, there is no use for varget for a handgun.