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What are the definitive powders for both the 458 and the 375? Every one always lists about 3 or 4 for both. Bolt actions with 26 inch barrels in both. Thanx
 
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For .458 Vihtavuori N-133 and for .375 140. Then = N-135 BOOM sofa
 
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For 270 & 300 gr. bullets in the 375 H&H Magnum, RL-15 works very well.
 
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+1 for RL-15 in the .375


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RL15 works better in my H&H than anything else I've tried. Can't help with the .458.

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Only thing I used in 375 H&H was RL15. I've a small amount of heavy bullet 458 and leaned towards. H4895. But I have very minimum testing compared to others on the 458. My loads were slightly compressed with 500grs.


As usual just my $.02
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Speaking 375 H&H. RE-15 is good but H414/WW760 will give 60-70fps more velocity for the same pressure. For 300 grains and heavier, RE-17 is about the best I've seen, especially for mono or semi-monos that take up more powder space.
 
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RE-17 is about the best I've seen, especially for mono or semi-monos that take up more powder space.

RL17 keeps showing up. I've got several situations I need to try it.


As usual just my $.02
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I don't have nor ever had a .458....(too much of a wussie I guess) but load H-4350 in my .375 H&H rifles.


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Any situation where 4350 burn speed is appropriate but 4350 won't fit, RE-17 should be investigated, especially in the mid sized calibers (338-375). It kicked ass in the 348, was great in the 338 WM and cranked out some great velocities in the 375 with 350 grain bullets. I haven't tested it yet but bet it would shine in the 9.3x62. Too bad Alliant is a tad slow in gettng out info on it. Ther are a lot of appropriate cartridges for it's use.
 
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Speaking 375 H&H. RE-15 is good but H414/WW760 will give 60-70fps more velocity for the same pressure. For 300 grains and heavier, RE-17 is about the best I've seen, especially for mono or semi-monos that take up more powder space.


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I really like W760 with 300 gr bullets.


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For the 375H&H, RL15 or H414 are a good place to start. In my 375 the H414 loads shoot the 270TSX and Banded Solids to the same POI @ 100yards. Smiler
For the 458WM, H335 or AA2230 will easily reach 2150fps with a 500gr bullet.
 
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.375 H&H, H4350 is my powder of choice. About 76.0-80.0gr. of H4350 and the 260-300gr. bullet of your choice will do just about anything.


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+2 for the W760

75-76 grs behind 270 or 300 grain bullets works better than I can shoot in my CZ.
 
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For the 375 H$H Reloader 15 is the best I've found, I am only shooting 300 grain bullets.
For the .458 I have limited experience but IMR-4895 is shooting very well with the 500 grain Hornady's
 
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And nobody mentiond Accurate 2520 or VARGET for the 375!!! Well I admit to being somewhat of a wuss and preferring 17 Fireballs or 204's or 22-250's or 25-06's to the big kickers but leaving out those two powders for use in the 375H&H astounds me!! Charlie (GHD) PS: Maybe I need to try some RL-15 myself!!


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