Powder for 300 Ultra Mag
#1
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Salem OR USA
I have been reloading for about a month,and have really enjoyed it. I can' t believe how addicting it is, and how much better my groups are. I started out reloading for my 30-06, but now I want to reload for my 300 ultra mag. I am planning on using 180 gr. Nosler partitions, but I was wondering what everybody is using for powder. I was considering H1000 or Retumbo.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
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Fork Horn
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Baxter Tennessee USA
RL 22 was the most accurate for me using 165 gr. bullets. RL22 is still doing as good as any of the others using 180gr. bullets, but I think there is a velocity reduction using the heavier bullets with it. Retumbo and RL25 seem to be the best all around powder with 180 gr. bullets. I have tried all the ones listed above plus IMR 7828 and H-1000. H-1000 is the most accurate powder in my .300 WIN mag, but it is not as good in the ultra. Hope this saves you a few bucks and several shots!




