300 Win Mag

[444shooter]

Just wondering what your go-to powder is. I am thinking RL22, H4831 and H1000. Most likely going with 165-180gr bullets, and strictly hunting (deer and elk).

 

[Ganderite]

Those are excellent choices. I would add RL 19 to the list.

 

[ranets]

Have had great success with H4831SC. 72gr with 212gr ELD-X

 

[doc25]

I use h1000 as recommended to by a member here. I have also used 4350.

 

[The Outsider]

Those are excellent choices. I would add RL 19 to the list.

You bet! I'm currently using RL19 behind a 168 TTSX in my Ruger African in 300, one ragged hole at 100M, around 3100fps.

 

[rick357]

H4831SC works great with magnum primers. 178 to 208 gr bullets.
- as far as H4350 goes, that is for the 6.5!
- and the Varget is for the .308.
- and the H4895 is for the .223.

 

[cr5]

Sorry, don't mean to hi-jack but has anyone used H1000 with 208gr projectiles? I'm trying to pick a powder to use with Hornady 208gr BTHP.

 

[mustang979]

Sorry, don't mean to hi-jack but has anyone used H1000 with 208gr projectiles? I'm trying to pick a powder to use with Hornady 208gr BTHP.

I am, works great! And. Hoping to use the h1000 with my 338. So, in summary, um, it's terrible, don't try it! If you do, your ##### may fall off, definitely don't buy any h1000. Leave it for suckers to buy.

 

[dero338]

H4831 up to 180gr and H1000 200+

 

[444shooter]

Thanks guys. Looks like I am on the right track.

 

[cr5]

I am, works great! And. Hoping to use the h1000 with my 338. So, in summary, um, it's terrible, don't try it! If you do, your ##### may fall off, definitely don't buy any h1000. Leave it for suckers to buy.

No worries, I already have 3 pounds of it so I should be good for a little while
I find it weird that my Hornady book has loads for H1000 with 190gr and 220gr but nothing for 208gr.

 

[Andy]

Want to try Re26 in my 300 Win Mag with the 180's but haven't yet had a chance. It's slower than Re22 and slightly faster than Re25, but more dense as it's a Ball Powder.

 

[444shooter]

Want to try Re26 in my 300 Win Mag with the 180's but haven't yet had a chance. It's slower than Re22 and slightly faster than Re25, but more dense as it's a Ball Powder.

I have been hearing a lot of good things about this powder. The 270Win guys are raving about it. Might have to give it a try.

 

[Astute Observer]

...has anyone used H1000 with 208gr projectiles? I'm trying to pick a powder to use with Hornady 208gr BTHP.

Yes, I have a load for a 27" barrel Sako TRG in .300 Win Mag. Getting good results using H1000 pushing out 208 gr Hornady AMAX.


.300 Win Mag
Length to Ogive = 2.910"
(Overall Length = 3.650")
72.5 gr of h1000
208gr AMAX
CCI Large Rifle Magnum primer

 

[mustang979]

mines a little more agressive
.300 Win Mag
Length to Ogive = 2.885" (208 ELDM)
78.3 gr of h1000
208gr AMAX
CCI Large Rifle Magnum primer

It's getting me 2845 fps

 

[Andy]

I have been hearing a lot of good things about this powder. The 270Win guys are raving about it. Might have to give it a try.

In my 6.5X55's 26" barrel, I'm seeing 3000 fps with 140's at sane pressures. That why I want to try it in the 300 Win Mag.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Don't overlook IMR 4831 and 7828 either.

 

[444shooter]

In my 6.5X55's 26" barrel, I'm seeing 3000 fps with 140's at sane pressures. That why I want to try it in the 300 Win Mag.

That's very impressive. Would certainly be interested in your results.

 

[martinbns]

RE22 was my go to for the 300 and a 168 gr TSX.

 

[Dogleg]

I always start with H1000 and inevitably end up there too.