Looking for a good all around powder for multiple rifles

[Rockrabbit]

I'm just getting my feet wet with reloading. I've got 30-30, .308 and 30-06. Using 165gr Hornady interlock for hunting. (I have a Savage 24 30-30 over 20 gauge so I don't need RN for that but I will for my Marlin lever).
Going to use IMR4895 for all three. Any comments?
Thanks,

 

[Metman2]

In the beginning, KISS is always a good principle. IMR4895 is a good start. Lots of data, etc.

I'm just getting my feet wet with reloading. I've got 30-30, .308 and 30-06. Using 165gr Hornady interlock for hunting. (I have a Savage 24 30-30 over 20 gauge so I don't need RN for that but I will for my Marlin lever).
Going to use IMR4895 for all three. Any comments?
Thanks,

 

[lister]

H-335.
Except for the 20 gauge,lol.

 

[Steyr1]

Imr 3031

 

[Winchester30-30]

from what i can see just about every caliber has load data for the 4895

 

[Eagleye]

IMR or H 4895 is a great place to start.
Also in the running is IMR 4064, IMR 3031 and W748.
Regards, Eagleye.

 

[Rockrabbit]

Thanks for the info. I'll let you all know how I make out.

 

[Longshot338]

IMR4895 and H4895 are good.

Also don't forget Hodgdon Varget or BL-C(2).

Alec.

 

[yomomma]

I have only 3 powders

4895
3031
Varget
Covers everything from my .223 to my 30-06

 

[Colin]

I am using IMR4320 for .303, .308, 7.62x54R and .223 with decent results.

 

[tjhaile]

4895 will do the job. Some other options include H335, BL-C(2), and W748.

WC 735 is an inexpensive surplus powder that will work for the .30-30 and .308, but may be too fast for .30-06. I would use either Accurate Arms Data Powder 2200 or H322 data as a guideline for load development with this powder.

 

[mattf87]

I just got iMR 4895 8lb jug for my first powder to do 308 and 223.. going to get it going in the next week or so.

 

[kamlooky]

I have great success with the two IMR 4320 and IMR 4350.
Seems one or the other cover a large homestead.

 

[Rockrabbit]

Let me know how the .308 works out. It'll be a week or so before I get time to try anything out.

 

[klink1983]

Post results! I wanna see how you made out.....

 

[Tinman204]

IMR 4895 is my go to powder for most of my military calibers. I even did some testing with it in -30 temperatures this winter and found it to be very stable and consistent at low temps.

Although I may try some Varget in the near future just to see how it compares to 4895.

 

[HIGHRPM]

I constantly load and test for 11 different calibers and the one powder that works very well is IMR4895. The burn rate and pressure wave is fantastic for semi autos and works just as well in bolt guns. If for any reason I could only have one powder, it would be IMR4895, a great all around performer.