Simple ??

SwedeSteve · 12-26-2007, 06:39 PM

Is there a powder that will push a 150gr, .308 bullet out of a 20" bbl, and use all the powder?

Mooseman684 · 12-26-2007, 07:02 PM

IMR-3031...will.

samuel · 12-26-2007, 07:17 PM

Several,they run in the medium/fast burning range.They range in the class of AA2015,RE7,IMR3031,H322,AA2230,H335,IMR4895,IMR406 4,.It isnt getting all of the powder to burn,it,s building too much pressure that you have to watch. sam.

I see Mooseman says IMR 3031.It is one of the greatest powders for shorter barrels and limited capacity casings such as .308,.243,and .22-250.It is an extruded powder and now they make it in IMR3031sc or short cut,which will work in some dispensers.I like it better than the standard. sam.

rfc357 · 12-26-2007, 07:48 PM

You can use the Powley computer, or one of the software simulations, to choose an appropriate powder for shorter barrels. The ones Sam lists are good choices. Unfortunately I am on the other side of the world from my reference materials right now, or I would run the calculations. Send me an email or a private message and I will do so when I get home next week.

Mooseman684 · 12-26-2007, 07:59 PM

I know it works well in shorter barreled .308 being it is one of the fastest IMR powders... and it has a great accuracy record....even in barrels as short as 16 inches.
Rich

toolman · 12-26-2007, 08:03 PM

I use AA 2520 and Hodgdon H4895 almost exclusively in most of my rifle loads. H4895 works very well in my 18.5" barrel M-44.

res45 · 12-26-2007, 08:28 PM

RL-15 in my 300 Savage and M44 using 150 Gr. bullets very accurate loads in both rifles especially the M44 using the Lyman Accuracy load,300 Savage loads are 1" or under with the powder in my Model 99.

SwedeSteve · 12-28-2007, 11:02 AM

Thanks for the great info guys! Much appreciated.

12-26-2007, 06:39 PM	#1
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,255 Images: 1	Simple ?? Is there a powder that will push a 150gr, .308 bullet out of a 20" bbl, and use all the powder? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

12-26-2007, 07:02 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,632 Images: 2	IMR-3031...will. __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

12-26-2007, 07:17 PM	#3
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	Several,they run in the medium/fast burning range.They range in the class of AA2015,RE7,IMR3031,H322,AA2230,H335,IMR4895,IMR406 4,.It isnt getting all of the powder to burn,it,s building too much pressure that you have to watch. sam. I see Mooseman says IMR 3031.It is one of the greatest powders for shorter barrels and limited capacity casings such as .308,.243,and .22-250.It is an extruded powder and now they make it in IMR3031sc or short cut,which will work in some dispensers.I like it better than the standard. sam. Last edited by samuel; 12-26-2007 at 07:27 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

12-26-2007, 07:59 PM	#5
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,632 Images: 2	I know it works well in shorter barreled .308 being it is one of the fastest IMR powders... and it has a great accuracy record....even in barrels as short as 16 inches. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

12-26-2007, 08:03 PM	#6
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,562 Blog Entries: 22	I use AA 2520 and Hodgdon H4895 almost exclusively in most of my rifle loads. H4895 works very well in my 18.5" barrel M-44. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

12-26-2007, 07:48 PM	#4
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	You can use the Powley computer, or one of the software simulations, to choose an appropriate powder for shorter barrels. The ones Sam lists are good choices. Unfortunately I am on the other side of the world from my reference materials right now, or I would run the calculations. Send me an email or a private message and I will do so when I get home next week.

12-26-2007, 08:28 PM	#7
res45 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 322	RL-15 in my 300 Savage and M44 using 150 Gr. bullets very accurate loads in both rifles especially the M44 using the Lyman Accuracy load,300 Savage loads are 1" or under with the powder in my Model 99.

12-28-2007, 11:02 AM	#8
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,255 Images: 1	Thanks for the great info guys! Much appreciated. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers