I am a new reloader and need some input from the experts here. I am going to be reloading 40 S&W, 223 and 270 wsm. I am curious as to what powder to choose for each. Any help would be very nice. Thanks

Welcome.

You will get a lot of suggestions on this question.

As to 40SW I like something like AA NO7

In 223 I use more AA 2230 and AA2460 than anything else.

As to 270WSM I like something in the 7828, RL22 burn range.

Thanks for the info. I will have to experiment around a little. Have you found these to be good powders for hunting and just all around shooting?

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Have you found these to be good powders for hunting and just all around shooting?

I don't have shooting loads and hunting loads. I use the same bullet & powder to put holes in paper, water jugs and animals.

As to my pistol I might shoot a fmj or cheaper bullet to plink but they are still full power loads so the pistol functions correctly.

2230 and 2460(slightly slower than 2230) were pretty muched designed around the 223

I prefer double based powders. I feel thay give me just a touch more velocity options. As to your 270WSM it is overbore. So slow powders will normally give you your best velocity potential. I know some speed up into the RL19-RL17 burn range with their WSM. I prefer to think slower and full cases. If you want to compression of powder then the RL-19, RL17 rates would be better. I have no issue with mildly compressed loads.

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Originally posted by TheMayor270:
I am a new reloader and need some input from the experts here. I am going to be reloading 40 S&W, 223 and 270 wsm. I am curious as to what powder to choose for each. Any help would be very nice. Thanks

I can't address your questions regarding the 40 S&W or the .223 however I can tell you what I've found regarding my .270 WSM, Extreme Weather. Firstly, the following info only pertains to a 150 gr. Partition OR 150 gr. Northfork since those are all I use.
I've tried most of the commonly accepted powders for this chambering and I found that Rldr-17, Rldr-22 & Rldr-25 and some others were less than desirable. Lower velocities and accuracy not where I wanted it to be - (consistant 1" groups @ 100 yds. and at least MOA out to 300). The powder I found the most consistant velocity & accuracywise was Retumbo and I've settled on 68.0 grs. behind a 150 gr. Northfork, seated 0.025" off the lands as measured to the ogive.
Without checking my records, I recall getting 3130 fps on the chrono. According to my load data, the MAX. charge for this bullet weight & chambering is 70.2 grs. I also found IMR-7828 to be a very close second in performance but I've settled on Retumbo. I THINK the MAX. charge of IMR-7828 is about 64 or so grains so check your load manual.
Good luck. Even though I'm a confirmed .270 Win. slut, this chamberin is becoming my favorite for medium size game here in Ak.
Enjoy.
Bear in Fairbanks

Welcome to the Accurate forums! I think you will enjoy being a member and just might accidentally get some good info.
These are not calibers that I load for, so I honestly have no expierance in loading them. However, I am certain that I am safe in advising that a good way to choose powders is to see what kind the manual calls for!
I, personally, use the Hornady manual. Hornady lists several different powders and the velocities that one can reasonably expect from that particular powder and amount.
Manuals, whichever the name you choose to use, are an excellent resource for information. Additionally, they are a must for safe loading! If you have not already purchased a reloading manual, do so! And do so sooner rather than later.
Please understand that this is in no way an attempt to be facitious or rude. I just want you to be safe and enjoy your new hobby. Happy loading!!!

Incidentally; are you an actual and real mayor? An elected official? Just curious....

I have a .270 WSM and the .270 WCF and use H4381SC in both

Welcome! You came to the right place for knowledge. There are some guys on here that can answer any question you come up with about shooting, reloading and guns.

I agree with Ted. My load for my son in laws 270 is 140gr game king over 58 gr of 4831sc capped with CCI 250 primier. I know that a CCI200 will fire the load but because of recent problems with high volumne cartridges I now use 250 for 3006 family and federal 215 for large mag.

Welcome.
I for one have been very happy with two specific powders for 40S&W. I load a lot of cast bullet mid range loads and a lot of full on copper tips. Accurate powders AA5 and AA7 are clean, inexpensive and the load data give many options for both hard cast lead as well as copper jacketed.
The other notable powder is Hodgdon Standard CLAYS. Clean, accurate and top accuracy especially with 150-180 grain 10MM.

Holy smokes at the info. Thanks everyone. AS for the powder, i had to go with Unique due to the fact that BPS was running low on everything. I have not had a chance to shoot yet but i will run a report after this weekend. I only have a 40 set of dies so far but i am getting there. I decided to give the cases a charge of 7.4 grains to start. that seemed to be almost in the middle of the range for the bullet i am using. Once again thanks for all the info and keep it coming.