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450pwr wrote:Hi, just purchased a 450BM and would like to know what powders you like the best. I reload and I'm interested in load data using 200 to 250gr bullets. I have concerns using H110/296 because it can spike in pressure both under/over charge, and I hear Lilgun is really HOT on forcing cones in revolvers and throats in rifles. I currently have accurate 1680, VihtaVuori 110, and Blue dot. Will these powders work? What is a good start/max load using Hornady 225 flex tip bullets? Any powder recommendation 4227, Rel-7,4100,enforcer, or what I currently have...???? Looking for a good accurate hunting load. THANKS... JAY
wildcatter wrote:450pwr wrote:Hi, just purchased a 450BM and would like to know what powders you like the best. I reload and I'm interested in load data using 200 to 250gr bullets. I have concerns using H110/296 because it can spike in pressure both under/over charge, and I hear Lilgun is really HOT on forcing cones in revolvers and throats in rifles. I currently have accurate 1680, VihtaVuori 110, and Blue dot. Will these powders work? What is a good start/max load using Hornady 225 flex tip bullets? Any powder recommendation 4227, Rel-7,4100,enforcer, or what I currently have...???? Looking for a good accurate hunting load. THANKS... JAY
The powders you list work well, 'cept'en Rx7, where-in the speeds, dismally drop, sometimes more than 500fps, when it is used. I'm trying MP-3100 as a replacement for 296/110, but as yet, I don't have an opinion.
296/110 work well, but as you suggest, they must be kept near max, to stay out of trouble.
4100, is a bit fast, but for light bullets, it can be the panacea, same, same, for blue dot. These powders are great for very cold climates and bullets lighter than 200gr.
L-Gun works great for standard loads and bullets between 200 and 250gr.
296/110 is wonderful in bullets from 230gr to 300gr, with their edge being better with bullets heavier than 250gr area, up to say 300gr. It really shines with 275gr bullets, but care is in order while using it.
4227 spans the area between 296/110 and 1680 and I love it.
1680, is my choice for bullets starting at 275gr and really shines with the 325gr Barnes Busters and of course heavier bullets to say 700gr.
As you can see, from my opinion, there is some over lap. in my powder selections.
If I had one powder, it'd have to be l-gun. Unless someone has a break-through, forget RX7. But I am not one dimensional, so I keep, at least for 450b loading, blue-dot, 4100, l-gun, 296&297 (because 297 is cheap @ $89/8lbs. and slightly slower), and 1680, well in stock, in my larder..
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