IMR-4064...the most versatile powder?

[Slooshark1]

Because my favorite powders from Alliant are no longer available, I started looking at different powders for reloading. I found recipes with IMR-4064 for the. 260 Rem, .30-30 Win, 44 mag, .35 Whelen, .358 Norma, 9.3x62, .270 win, .30-06, .35 Winchester, .303 British and even the. 45-70. It seems one could standardize on 1 powder for everything. Has anyone else been doing this?

 

[hound2013]

Most of my powder is done with it it's good in my 30/30. Works for me

 

[Garand]

I standardized with IMR 4895 in .223, .303, .308, .30-06, .45-70, 6.6x55mm and when I get the time I need to work up a load in .38-55 with it.

 

[Brutus]

It's a good one for sure. My use, 458x2inch with 500 gr FMJ, 308 with 170 spire points, 30-30 with RN 170s, 356 with 250 gr cast.
And in the 30-06 Garand, 150 gr bullets.
Although IMR 4895 meters a bit better, I found the 4064 to be less temperature sensitive during August shoots with stiff handloads.

IMR 3031 is almost as versatile too.

 

[kman300]

I use varget for a bunch of different cartridges but 4064 is also a good one.

 

[kamlooky]

IMR 4350 does a good job too.

 

[nissannx]

4064 for .223 and 30-06 for me

 

[inthehizzy]

Varget is my go to for versatility, but H4895 & H4350 have a dozen plus calibers that can be used.

 

[tigrr]

I use 4064 in 223, 243, 270, 308, 30-06, 303 and 45/70.

 

[laker415]

I have 8 pounds of varget but I was worried about supply drying up so I spent some time with imr4064 in my 223 and 308 and I don't think I will switch. Imr4895 is also working well for me. Both are easy to find locally

 

[mbogo3]

Is Re#15 not a similar burn rate as IMR 4064? It is fairly versatile as well....Win 760 for .250/3000 7x57 7-08 .284 win .270 ....Win 748 .222 .223 7.62x39 .300 Savage .308 30-30 ..........Harold

 

[Slooshark1]

Reloader 15 is one of my favorite powders, but no longer exists on the planet Earth.

 

[medvedqc]

Reloader 15 is one of my favorite powders, but no longer exists on the planet Earth.

some still have some well hidden lol ...

 

[Old Ranger]

I've been using 4064 since I started reloading in 1980. Shot up about 40 lbs so far. Mostly in military rifles. I've tried some of the other common medium burners- both 4895's, Varget, 4320 ,3031, 748 and R-15. Best consisent accuracy with 4064. Calibers include 6.5x55, 7x57, 8x57, 7.62x54R ,7.7x58 7.5x55 Swiss, 6.5x52 Italian, 7.5x54 MAS, 303 Br, 308 and 3006 ( Garand)..

Only downside I've found with 4064 is that it doesn't meter as well as ball or shorter stick powders. It is quite often available when some others are not.

 

[Eagleye]

some still have some well hidden lol ...

Yes, they have, lol. My go-to powder for my 300 Savage bolt gun with the 150 Partition.

IMR 4064 is indeed a versatile powder, but I only use it in the 303 Brit these days...works well there, as does 4320 and 4895.

Regards, Dave.

 

[yomomma]

The mainstay of my powders are 4895 and 3031

I standardized with IMR 4895 in .223, .303, .308, .30-06, .45-70, 6.6x55mm and when I get the time I need to work up a load in .38-55 with it.

 

[Slooshark1]

I do have a pound of RL-15 but I haven't seen any for sale in over a year. I love RL-19 in my. 358 Norma s but can’t find any of that anywhere neither. And I don't have anymore.

 

[Lefty Dick]

Varget and H4350, gets me through every cartridge I load for.

 

[mbogo3]

Gun shows are your best bet, as I am set for the drought with enough RE#22,RE#15 + RE#19. I found RE#19 almost identical for charge weight to H4831 in my .308NM and .338 Win mag Harold

 

[Chuckbuster]

I use it in loads for my Garand. I suppose I could use it in my Nork M14 as well, although I haven't tried that yet. Otherwise, that's it. I haven't used it for anything else.