What powders do you use for 180gr bullets?
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What powders do you use for 180gr bullets?
Good thing I keep detailed notes, these go back to the late 80's.
Same as the Garand, IMR 4895 & 4064, Varget. The two I loaded for both really liked Sierra 165GK's (1-1.5" @ 100yds), but each preferred a different powder. One of their owners wanted a 180gr moose load so I kept going and his rifle liked both the Sierra 180 RNPH and the 180 GK and kept them in 2-2.5" @ 100yds. I got about 30lbs of the most delicious meat on this good earth after his successful hunt. No complaints from me.
Thanks Tom. Finally getting a red dot for my pump gun.
Dang it I am forever getting the 7400's and 7600's confused. I loaded for a pair of semi auto 740's, not the pump 760's. I'd still start with the same powders though. Sorry about that, one of us confused is enough. ;)
Hey Vers, what's an RNPH bullet??
Round Nose Pro Hunter, as opposed to a regular PH bullet with a spitzer point.
I have a 742 that works great with 58gr of RL-17 with 150 SST. They were just as good in my Rem 700 but my son didn't like the recoil. Worked up lighter loads using RL-15 that worked good with 51.7gr but were all over with 44.5gr of RL-15. I guess he will be using my 30-30 for our gun opener.