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Offline ONE HOLE 4570

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Best powder for temp extremes
« on: January 16, 2007, 01:38:16 AM »
Just wondering what you guys use for powder form summer temps to winter temps & if you notice any accuracy change due to temp or pressure signs
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Re: Best powder for temp extremes
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2007, 01:40:18 AM »
Varget
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Re: Best powder for temp extremes
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2007, 04:00:23 AM »
I second Varget.  Even Hodgdon says it is one of their most stable.
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Re: Best powder for temp extremes
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2007, 04:49:40 AM »
Quote from: ONE HOLE 4570 on January 16, 2007, 01:38:16 AM
Just wondering what you guys use for powder form summer temps to winter temps & if you notice any accuracy change due to temp or pressure signs


Depends on the caliber..but the Hodgdons extreams work real good..H-4198 works exceptionally well in my 45-70...H-4350 and H4831(regular & short cut ) are legendary for their performances...H1000 for the 25-06 is pretty darn good to...in other words..I kinda like the Extream powders...They have done well for me..I still use the IMR powders too...one of my favorites there is IMR 4350..and others of Hodgdons too..like BL-C2...You just need to try different ones and see what works best for ya..I have noticed a velocity drop with the non extream powders..but most of the time I can work around it if the accuracy is exceptional..

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Re: Best powder for temp extremes
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2007, 05:30:16 AM »
Ratumbo is supposed to be Hodgdons answer to temp extreames for the big bores.  I tried it and started getting high pressure signs fast.  Long before the velocity got near where I wanted it.  I ended up using IMR-7828 ti get the velocity I wanted.  Have not put it on a chrony during cold temps this winter.  Having trouble getting chrony to work at -40.
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Re: Best powder for temp extremes
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2007, 07:02:33 AM »
What caliber rifle are we talking about One Hole 4570?
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Re: Best powder for temp extremes
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2007, 05:04:26 PM »
The smart money is on trying to shoot a few groups under field conditions at -20º F. I'm sure the results will be enlightening, but it won't be any certain powder which will be the source of enlightenment.
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Re: Best powder for temp extremes
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2007, 10:21:59 PM »


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Having trouble getting chrony to work at -40.

Heck...I  have trouble getting me working at that temp...let alone my equipment... :D :D :D

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Re: Best powder for temp extremes
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2007, 01:25:30 AM »
Bigjeepman, just a general ? due to the artic blast her in OK & a sheet of ice on everything but I shoot 22 hornet up to 45-70 & everything in between.

Mac I hear ya Hard to get up & be to work at 6am when the old joints aree creekin & the pickup is frozen
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Re: Best powder for temp extremes
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2007, 01:37:31 AM »
I would then agree with those that said Varget. I use it in some .223, .243, and .308 loads and it performs very well in all seasons of the year.
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Re: Best powder for temp extremes
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2007, 02:53:45 AM »
I'm going to try Varget in my .45-70 and my .30-30.  From what I'm reading it's very accurate.
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