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JA combination of what @Datchew and @Rez Exelon said. I primarily look at what choices I have in hunting bullets. Next run theoretical...
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JConsidering availability, in the last few years, my choices, or change in choice for powder, is driven by - what is available in...
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JFirst things I consider for powder choice are: 1. "What do I already have the most of" 2. "What do I know is likely to be in stock in...
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JYou nailed 2 of the 4 reasons I consider. #'s 3 & 4 are temp sensitivity and then range of function. Range of function is kinda...
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I worked up some loads using Varget and will be testing them soon to tweak a little for accuracy. I also have H4350 that I could use... -
JBe careful of this. I use AR2209 (H4350) in my 416 Rigby and have never had a problem. SD is good and 3 into under an inch at 100Mts...
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JAgree... my black bear over bait load is 56.0 grains H4895 with 500 grain RN's topped with Puff-Lon for 1750 fps... gives 3400 ft/lb...
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JI have used PuffLon as well in 416 Rigby and 500 Jeffery reduced loads. Clean burning, and insures some consistency, as tested by an...
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JI do use filler, a product call Puff-Lon. I'm sitting at my loading bench loading 500 grain RN's in .458 WM using 56.0 grains of H4895...
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JI never used a filler but I'm using imr 7828 or 4831 and I'm shooting dead nutz accurate
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JI emailed the staff at Shooters World powder asking about .416 load data (none available on their site) and they informed me that their...
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JI use H4350 in my 416 Rigby and have shot it quite a bit. Did chrony work early on and vel spread was ok. Never used fillers and I load...
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JYou can try firing a few groups normally (or tipping mizzle down first), then fire a few by tipping muzzle vertical and lowering...
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JOnce you burn up all of your stash of cordite the best option is a generous dose of something slower burning than H4350 to get a better...
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JSwift book says its at 84%. Cannot find any filler use in my books. Thanks