Best All Around Rifle Powders For Newer Reloaders
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- We've already discussed handgun powders. During these difficult times of shortages in guns, ammo and components including gunpowders, what are some especially primo powders for rifle loading that would be on the short list of powders that reloaders would love to have...
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I saw the purple can in the thumbnail and immediately knew what kind of powder you were talking about.
You motivated me to get into reloading eight years ago. Was prepared for what’s going on now because of you. I can still afford to go to the range. Thank you!
My first powder I reloaded with in 30-06 back in early 70’s. My uncle along time Reloader since the early 60’s introduced me to reloading my first 30-06 with IMR 4895. After full circle I am using IMR 4895 today with the Barnes 175gr LRX @ 47.2 in LC brass. Accuracy still great !
Great motivated presentation. I have got into reloading 30 years ago, and I am still learning. That was good info. Thank you.
The hazmat fee is typically $20 on top of shipping for up to 48 lbs of powder. I would budget more to allow for bigger purchases so that the hazmat fee can be spread over a larger buy. I've also done group buys for myself and fellow reloaders and divided 8 lb kegs between us.
Tony549 - We used to do the same when we were shooting steel...burned lots of powder so we grouped together to make the big purchases and the powder was shipped to our range. Worked out well. Best to ya, Steve
Yes but now there’s quantity limits on that too, so I no longer bother mail ordering it
Steve you should do a video where you ask questions instead of being a fountain of knowledge. I am sure a few people would pass out. Another great video.
I've been reloading for many years but still enjoyed the video and information.
Great explanations. Another favorite of mine is IMR 3031. 👍
That’s a good one too
Absolutely, I use it for my 223,308 and 35 rem
Great presentation! Simpler powders having wide range of cartridge use makes sense. Was impressed with your choices.👍
When I began loading in 1960, I had four powders to load anything from 9mm to 45-70. Four...
Then I got caught up into having over 40 different types of powders! Total nonsense! Today I have six basic powders. Standardized loads for the weapons I use. By keeping it simple, I've made it easier and better.
less is more, same with bullets and primers .if you got a good one (recipe )stay with it ,thats saves money.
IMR 4895 was the first powder I ever used. I used it for .308 with a Lee Loader. I don’t remember how I came to choose 4895, but probably from studying reloading manuals. Didn’t take long to replace the Lee Loader with a single stage press. Seating primers with a hammer made me nervous.
Thank you for all that you do for us. I learn each time I watch your video. You helped me make sense out of all of this.
Thank you for all of your work
There’s such a shortage of powder, I am renting out 8 pound jugs of CFE223 as decorations for weddings, baptisms, etc..
Herr Prepper - LOL, that's pure outrageosity..!! Ha, ha, har..... Thanks HP, Steve
How much I got a Brmitzfa coming up
Now THAT is funny!
Herr you go again!! That's hilarious!! I can relate to that name too. LOL
Thanks for the clear and easy to understand explanation and recommendations. Now I have the confidence to reload accordingly. You make a great professor.
As usual, another really informative and educational video by Fortune Cookie. Thanks always giving you best and sharing your great knowledge!
Cookie ,another great video! Good to see you! Very nice trays . I'll have to check your trays out! Many prayer you and your family!!
I REALLY appreciate your INFO!!!
You're a Good Man Cookie!!!
My understanding of the history on Triple 7 is that when in development of that powder it was the 777 try that met his expectations. Great video and thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge for the new people on the block.
Thank you fortune cookie, headed to your next video re handgun powders. Glad I bought the 8 lb of 4064 a year before I started loading rifle rds. Because it was on sale. Long time handgun reloader, but relatively new to rifle cartridges so this was good info for my rifle data. Best Regards, A new subscriber!
I have been following your program. I like it very much. It is very educational. Thank you for this!!!
Another Great informative Video! You are a Fantastic Source!
Allways a spectacular and informative video from you god sir! You've inspired me to get into Handloading through 2020/2021.
Now getting into casting as well. Thank you for what you do!
excellent review of powder choices. i always learn something useful from your videos.
Sir, you are a great inspiration and a fine teacher. I salute you!
Thx for the video. I finally got a 308 and I remembered this video from 9 months ago. I ended up getting some 4895. Works like a charm.
Sir, your content is very good. Keep up the great info. I look forward to learning as much as possible.
I always wondered what the 4895 story was. Thanks!
Always enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Great video, better info. I'm a new reloader. I appreciate your knowledge and it's invaluable. Keep up the good work.
Excellent information, thank you!
Welcome back . I thought maybe you said something politicly incorrect and had a terrible accident . Your videos always take the words out of my mouth . There's a few other multi-caliber powders , but you pretty much got it covered . Powder is hard to find , but sometimes I get lucky .I experiment a lot now ,as you do . You don't know til you try it . Keep 'em comin' Stay safe and healthy .
Really appreciate what you do and your channel
I love your videos your soul reason I got into reloading good hear new vid from you
KC - Glad you got into reloading...it's a pastime that will serve you well, challenge you, and keep you engaged in life.... Best to ya, Steve
4895 can cure a rainy day.. does not set the world on fire, nor make you more handsome, but it sends bullets down range highly accurately. With the powder shortage, I happen to try it out in my mini 14.. like I said does not set the world on fire, but boy what a tack driver. I been using it for years in my BLR 308, but in 223 I was pleasantly surprised.
Thanks for sharing your information. Great video.
Thank you Fortune Cookie,
You have given me so much help with the learning curve on reloading. What a great channel you have made. I had no Idea what was in the black powder substitutes. I wrongly assumed it was some kind of modified smokeless. Hah!
Thank you for the continued education, I have enjoyed your show for years!
Such great advice, starting with the pounce strategy!
Don’t forget 3031, the universal powder. Works in a lot of applications.
My go to for 45-70
It was mine also for the 45-70. It shoots near same hole in my 22-250 Ruger bull barrel rifle.
@@ironhorse127 Great for almost any straight case. 444 Marlin included.
The last powder I was able to buy before it all went away was 2 1lb canisters of 3031.
Absolutely, IMR-3031 is extremely useful in various rifle cartridges.
As a new reloader I want to thank you for sharing your experience and expertise. Since I don't have an unlimited supply of money, your advice about a few very versatile powders is invaluable. (And yes, I do have a .45-70, so the tip about the Triple 7 is also welcome advice.) Thank you so much for putting this out there. May God bless your day, Miles
Thanks great video I appreciate you sharing the history 👍
Great show cookie. I’ve used all of those and found them to function as you did. I’ve found bullseye to be a very versatile pistol powder. Good information for all you newbs
I use the plastic insert from .45 auto and LC boxes for reloading trays. Works perfectly.
It's good to put a face on a voice. This is the first time I've seen you, but a long time viewer. I use Triple Seven on my rolling block, but for some reason wherever I go TRiple SEven and Pyrodex are readily available in my area. Nonetheless, I stoked up. Cheers!
Great video Man thank you Steve from Australia
SC - Hello to all the great Aussies...!! Best to ya, bro...Steve
Your a wealth of knowledge Sir. I always enjoy your videos. I really like IMR 4895
I wish it was more available.
Great and informative video. My two go-to powders are AR-Comp and Varget. They have very similar characteristics and performance, but even before the shortages, AR-Comp was pretty scarce. Powder Valley thankfully regularly restocks Varget so it looks like AR-Comp is out for the foreseeable future, which is a damn shame because most of my load development was done with it.
Great info! Thx so much!
Great information on very useful and versatile powders, FC! Thanks for posting this on YT! I really like the long-cut IMR 4064. Works very well in many applications. I think that if Hodgdon included a de-coppering agent in Winchester 748, that would be about the best thing ever for prairie dog shooters. Lower flame temperature, easy metering, little to no copper fouling. What's not to like? Call it 748 CFE. Thanks for the vid, Cookie.
Great info & history
I will always have a good supply of IMR 4895, IMR 4227, WIN 748 and Universal. Sorry I forgot win 231 and 296. I can cover almost everything with those powders. I like Universal and IMR 4227 for my lead bullets and the others for jacketed bullets. Even though I cast my own rifle bullets but I still like to have 1,000 jacketed bullets for my 5.56 and 7.62 rifles and carbines. I like to have 8 lbs of each just to be safe. I started to keep my powder out in my garage in a air tight container with a separate container for my primers just to be safe. I don't want a fire. I use a I lbs can of each I keep in the basement and refill my one lbs can of the same powder. I have about 60 lbs of powder and 30,000 primers. I feel much safer having it out of the house. I also love to load 45-70 and 44-40 in black powder. I have loaded some 45 LC in black powder. Fun stuff. Am I the only one paranoid enough to do this? Thanks for another great video old TH-cam friend. You and Elvis Ammo are my oldest TH-cam friends. You guys taught me how to powder coat 6 or do years ago. I could be off by a bit. I hope all is well with you. Happy Safe Shooting 🇺🇸💪.
Bbtt - You've got it figured out so well done..!! Thanks for being out there in the nether lands...Pyrodex was developed as a black powder substitute that was more safe to handle and store. Having a powder magazine is a good idea. You are well protected from times of shortage. As for flammables, we can have 60 gallons of gasoline in our car and truck - each gallon equal to the explosive power of 4 sticks of dynamite = 240 sticks of dynamite + a lot of other stuff that will burn. I always figured that if the house burns, the insurance policy will help us rebuild like the forest that comes back after a big fire. That actually happened to my in-laws whose house burned to the ground. Of course, we don't want that to happen to us, but that's why we buy the insurance. Have a great day, and thanks for your great comments... Steve
@@FortuneCookie45LC hi Steve I'm sorry to hear about your in-laws home. Insurance can rebuild a home but it can't replace pictures and one of a kind things like my nephew's first firearm and it's a 4th generation to him. I was the third. My grandfather bought it in 1940 and it has been in the family since then. I was a Boyscout for 3 decades. I'm always prepared. I have 6 months of freeze dried food and 4 hand held Ham radios and we all have licenses and solar system to run the fridge and freezer and my CPAP machine. I even have several small power banks with solar panel built-in to charge the radios and flashlights and such. It's something that I have been doing for a decade at least. I'm not a survivalist or any thing like that. I just had grandparents that went through the depression here and in Germany. They all had a huge pantry because they all had to do without. They learned a valuable lesson and we're ready for anything. That's why I have a good stock of reloading supplies. Plus I was able to help out a few friends when they needed primers or powder. They would come over and we would reload together. The nice 5hing is that I taught them how to reload. If they ever had a question they would just call. Of they broke the rim off the case in the sizing die they would come over sand I would remove it. I would help them upgrade their equipment. It is fun watching them learn and grow in the reloading side if life. It's helped me make new friends. You were responsible for me casting and powder coating going back at least 5 or 6 years ago maybe longer. I can't thank you enough for opening that door for me. Not only do I get the feeling of pride of making the projectiles but to powder coat them and getting all perks of casting. First it makes the price per round unbelievably inexpensive. I can get any design of projectile I want. Powder coating is better for the firearm. It cuts down the amount of time you handle lead. You can controll the hardness to some degree. The projectiles look nice when they are colored in my favorite colors. Thank you so much and sorry this is so long. You know I talk a lot when im passionate about something and firearms and music are what I do for a living. Happy Safe Shooting Buddy. 🇺🇸💪
Thanks for the video and beautiful t-shirt.
Greetings from Buenos Aires.
Great video a lot of good information thank you.
Sound like you went to Bs As and danced tango. Thank you for your clip again about rifle powders.
I subscribed just because of your name! I love a good sense of humor!
Very nice loading block thanks for all the information Very helpful
Love that history story! Thanks from Texas.
COMBORICO - Stay well, Tex..!! Best to all y'all.... Steve
@@FortuneCookie45LC Y'all come back now, ya here? Thank you, sir!
Hey there Mr Cookie from Australia
My go to reloading power over here is adi 2208 which we export to you guys in the US and you rebrand it as Hodgdon Varget , I have found over many years reloading and shooting mainly f class the best all round powder on the market , it’s easy to load , very consistent and works perfectly in extremely hot or cold conditions , i have tried other brands with various burn rates but always come back to 2208 , thanks for taking the time and sharing your knowledge i hope you are all well and staying safe ove there . Steve .
Awesome video as always 🤩😎
IMR 4895 is one of my favorite powders, I have used the powder in .223, 6.5 TCU, and light bullets in 7 Rem Mag.
I like watching your videos. Your very knowledgeable . Thank you for making such great videos
Great info - thank you!!
You mention some of my favorite powders. My highest volume cartridges that I load are 223/5.56, 308, 6.5 and 6cm. Some of my favorites are H4350, Varget, H4895, H322, IMR 8208 XBR, AR Comp, 2520, Tac, CFE 223, and I have come to respect SW Precision as well. I haven’t loaded a lot of W748 but what I have really surprised me in the accuracy dept. H335 is a great ball powder for volume plinking loads that I have found success with varmint loads as well. I have a bunch of powders and wish I could consolidate them down to less. When you could go to the store and get any powder you wanted I was very guilty of grabbing a lb of something I haven’t tried just to try it. Sometimes I love trying new loads as much as shooting. I have stumbled on some great loads this way as well. If I only could load one powder for a single cartridge it would be h4350 for my 6.5 and 6 cm, Varget for my 308, and I’m not sure on 223. I load every single powder mentioned with the exception of h4350 in 223.
Great job
I sold a pound of 4064 to a friend who needed it for a hunting trip. I had 6lbs left so sold it to him for what it would cost today to replace it,$30.00. He was happy to get it.
Ramshot tac has been my go to over the last 3 years especially since varget has gone crazy in price.
Thank you.
I handload and shoot a lot of magnum caliber/cartridge rifles. My go to stable of powders include IMR-7828, IMR-4350, Retumbo, H1000, H4831, and Reloader 19 & 22. Depending on the caliber/cartridge some of them also work very well in light and medium caliber/cartridge rifle loads as well.
Thanks for sharing.
Varget is my favorite. Very universal in many calibers, its not the fastest powder, but its very accurate in all my loads.
H4350, H4895, Varget and 4831 will always be on my shelf. Benchmark is a great on for .223 as well
Try the bmark in a 308 with a 155gr bullet. Never seen a rifle that wouldn’t shoot it well between 43-44 grns
@@l.p.5259 I’ve found 4064 to work just as well, I am stingy with my Benchmark lol
EXCELLENT Information. Thank you Sir
I use 4064 with great success for my M1 Garand's! H380 for my fast calibers and 4350 for my bolt action 06 and 308.
I've used 4895 and 4064 for years and have to rate them as my favorite powders. Varget is a new one I've had good luck with also, but I've never use 748 before. Years ago I had a .243 that loved 4064! Great video Fortune Cookie! I haven't seen you in quite a while. I hope you have been okay!
Michael - Thanks for your comments - much appreciated. And thanks for your sharing about your use of 4895 and 4064. Have a great day, Steve
748 came out for the AR when 4895 gummed out the gas tube and the bolt would not seat after a few days of combat.
@@danielsalach1234 Good to know! Thanks!
No powder shortage in my area " Florida " just primers like everywhere else . I did have the sense to stock up on primers just before the Pandemic , I go to the range weekly and there for a while there were only reloaders .
Hey Steve, I’m a barber just retired due to cancer I really love sitting in on your videos. It’s like when all the men would shoot the shit about guns, and glory, and the old days of thunder at the shop! Always great data. I’ve been looking into getting some IMR4227 for all around, what’s your take on it too?
Another interesting video. I enjoy the little bit of history. But what about IMR 3031?
Good and interesting video Fortune Cookie, thanks.
thankyou
Hi There, I like your videos so much. Especially when you tell something about the history of the powders. I like those vintage containers too. I'm from Germany and here, lot of those US powders are not available. I tried Lovex S062 and D073.6 which shall be equal to Accurate 4046 and 2520. Do you have any experience how equal those Lovex powders are compared to the Accurate ones?
FINALLY!!! I can see what ya look like lol!!! Thanks for your great vids/info. Now I feel we have met!!!
Great video FC 45LC I like a little history about the stuff I normally use. I've used a bunch of 4895 in my 257 Rbt's and 22-250. One I didn't see this time was IMR 4831 that was a reclaimed powder also. I'm hooked what's next?
John Hale - 4831 was surplus 20mm Oerlikon powder - single base so it could be sold to the public. The powders used in 40mm, and all the major cannons and artillery could not be sold to public because they were triple based or contained TNT or derivatives. Continued good shootin' to ya, Steve
4350 and 4831 are also great for the large case cartridges and heavy bullets.
I bought a box of 4350 8lb jugs about 25 year ago , still give the same result until today !
They also work very well in the 7mm calibers
RT - Those are indeed great powders - slow burners for magnums. 4831 was originally surplus 20mm Oerlikon cannon powder, the US Navy expended enough of that against the kamakazes during the battle of Okinawa to take care of the needs of all the magnum shooters of America for 25 years. The 40mm Bofors used a triple base (some might argue double base with the TNT derivative) powder specially designed for the Bofors that could not be sold to the public as surplus - same as all the 5", 8" and 16" cannon powders - all triple base. But 4831 was single base and fair game to be sold to Bruce Hodgdon for distribution to civilian shooters. When shooters think of magnum rifle powders, the first one that comes to mind is 4350. Good shootin' to ya, Steve
FortuneCookie45LC, I do enjoy your videos. I just want to let folks know what I've learned about Pyrodex . First I have been shooting black powder for 40+ years. When Pyrodex came out my uncle & I decided to try Pyrodex for us to hunt with & it does not work well in cold weather. It would hang fire in cold temperatures, any temperatures below 32° fahrenheit. Itried it a bunch of times with the same result. I ended up giving it away. We went back to real black powder, namely Goex . I do like the other powders you have showed us. I also like CFE 223 too, and it will even clean any old build up of copper in your barrel too.
Varget powder is great in the 22-250 while I like 4064 IMR is good for 30-06 with 150 grain bullets 4831 in Hogden and imr is useful for some of mag cartridges and cartridges like 25-06 and 270win
I love IMR and H4895, I wish I could find more of it.
Great video. Very good advice especially for newer reloaders. I use all the powders you talked about plus a lot of others. I shoot quite a bit living here in Wyoming. My wife and I do all the big game hunting and I have shot benchrest in competition in the past but most of my powder is burned up at prairie dogs. I love the W748 in .223 and H4895 in .204 ruger. Carry on and shoot straight.
Wonderful insights on these powders. So....Is the IMR 4895 and H4895 load data interchangeable? I shoot the 6.5 Grendel with 120 grain Sierra Pro Hunters and I find more data on the H4895 but I have IMR4895 on hand. Would love to know your thoughts on that. Great history lesson on the IMR 4895. Did not know that. Stay well and God Bless. Happy Easter.
I just ordered some Hodgdon BL-C at a good price. Is this a good powder with several uses. Thanks for all of your good information!
My favorite rifle powder is H414, it’s ball so it meters well, gets fastest velocity in many calibers and bullet weights. I load .243, .30-06, .270, 6.5X55 with it.
748 is the perfect powder for .223 and .30-30..
I do use 4895 for all my military .30-06 loads.
I have 24lbs of WCC844 and 8 of WCC846 which I also use in .223. I have used wolf primers but have misfires with WCC powders, but using CCI I get 100% ignition.
I use the triple 7 2ff in my pa pellet ultra light flintlock. But I first put 1 full shot of 4f black powder from my pan charger flask down than the 777 and seat my bullet . Than I prime my pan and shoot works every time with a Sharp flint.
Even though Varget { AR 2208 our equivalent in Australia} is made in Australia it is still difficult to source. Dosent matter which Gunshop you go to you get the same response, "Yes we have it on order but when we get it who knows". I share your frustration. We aussies even find it difficult to source Alliant , Hogden or even winchester powders.
Hey buddy! Haven't dropped in for a while. Lot's of new projects in my world. 8MM Nambu, .38 S&W, and most recently, 500 Linebaugh. Not sure what I was thinking.
I find IMR-4895 works well in my M1A and IMR-4064 in my Remington 700 in .308 Winchester
Been using varget for years to load 223 Remington. Have half an 8lb jug of varget. Bought an 8lb jug of 4895 few years a go. Still has factory seal on it.
I have a good variety of powder from it was available. Standard small pistol primers i am low on.
Love varget. Super versatile 👌
TL - Yes, we're all low on something...and some are low on everything.... Best to ya, Steve
IMR 4895 or H4895 are still my favorites. If I had to choose between the two, it would be H4895 because it has less of a graphite coating, thus it is the easiest to ignite in reduced loads.
I prefer H4895 as well but have bought a couple pounds of IMR 4895 lately because I am low on H4895.
I use IMR 4064 for 30-30 Win. Very good powder. Thank you
i use it for .223 and 7.62x54R
Triple 7 needs a good hot flame to get it going. But it works great.
Well payday was yesterday so I am going to buy some IMR 4895 thought I would have cash left over but clicking on this video depleted my reserves
IMR 4064 used in M118LR and M118 ammo .
What are your thoughts on Zip Ram powder for 9 mm? That is the only powder I've been able to find.