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I like Reloader 22....whats your pick?


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Posts: 7361 | Location: South East Missouri | Registered: 23 November 2005Reply With Quote
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I like whatever works. For me so far that has been Retumbo, H1000, Re22, IMR4831, H4831SC, and N165.


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H-4831SC works here..




 
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I use the old standby 4350. Mainly 'cause I load for several 30-06 and larger sized cartridges and keep a large quantity on hand. It got me where I wanted to go. @ 2900+fps.
I've tried a couple of other powders --I can't remember which ones-- but they didn't improve.
 
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Reloader 22 here.


 
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IMR 7828..........


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66 grains of Reloder 22 and the 154-160 grain bullet of your choice. It's a classic!

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A subject near and dear !. H870 !!.

Long live the 7 Rem Mag !!.

Which unfortunately is no longer available to most powder enthusiast !. Slightly slower than Retumbo which is also excellent as is IMR 4831.



Funny for a guy who " Used " to worked for Hercules powder, now known as Alliant I've never used Reloader !.

Nothing wrong with it !. I found it odd that I have and use Bullseye , 2400, Unique , Blue Dot and Herco . However no Reloader series ?.

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ConfusedI'm surprised that Accurate 3100 hasn't even got a mention. EekerMay be different today but in the mid to late 60s H-870 use to depoist some very difficult to remove mica like sustance. Haven't used it for 40 years. thumbdown
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I like Reloader 25. Works well with 160 gr TSX and Accubonds.

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I use Retumbo for my 160-175 gr loads. RL 22 is my powder for 140-150 gr
 
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ConfusedI'm surprised that Accurate 3100 hasn't even got a mention.


Roger, I used to mention 3100 on forums but it seems to just be another powder that has fallen out of popularity.

Didn't Western Powders buy AA? Where I shop for powders, he won't get any powder from them as they jacked their prices substantially. His cost on 1 and 8 pound containers exceeds his selling price on Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester, Alliant, and Vihtavouri.

I was going to try some 2520 in my 30.06 with some Barnes bullets but he said he wouldn't get it.


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R22 is my favorite with IMR7828 following. Couldn't ever get near the velocity with H4831.

3050-3100 is fairly easy to obtain safely in many 7RMs with 160s and either R22 or 7828. Although many have slow bbls and will not come close to those speeds.

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Another vote for 7828. I chronographed a lot of loads in my two 7mmRMs. 7828 gave good accuracy with top velocity.


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I like H1000 or H4831 in my 7mm Rem Mag.
 
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Chalk up another vote for Rl22--

I shoot 63 grs RL22 under 160 NAB or TSX's...very accurate.
 
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Before I rebarrelled my 7 Mag, a 160-gr Nosler Partition over H4831 was my go-to load. Shot under .75" for 3 shots off the bench without fail. However, I have never had any luck with any Reloader product in any caliber--and I can't explain it. It's IMR or Hodgdons for me.


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Remington 700 + 160 gr Sierra + RELOADER 22 =
 
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For many years I have loaded IMR 7828 with 160gr Nosler Partitions using Winchester cases in two rifles having 23" and 24" barrels. Velocities are in the vicinity of 3050 - 3100fps with consistent < 1 MOA accuracy. But my loads would frighten any responsible loading manual editor and will not be repeated here.

Vhit. N560 seems to perform about the same, with a little better velocity, but with noticeably greater muzzle flash and report.

Experience with R22 & R25 in these rifles has not been favorable.


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I've been very happy with a stout charge of N-160 and Nosler's 160 grain partition. My 7m/m will fling them at 3050f/s all day long.
 
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No question...Viht N165


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If I were starting out today to find a load for my 7 mm Mag, I definitely would use RL-22. But, my loads were developed 20+ years ago, and I just didn't consider RL-22 back then.

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I ran a similar thread a couple of years ago, took the answe as Reloder 22. Bought a canister, worked up a load under 160 grain Partitions and never looked back. Other than going back to the gunshop and buying the last canister of the same lot they had.


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N560 or RE-25 with 160's thumb


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Both my Ruger 77 and Remington 700 when I had 7mmRemMags like H4831. Accuracy was great even though velocity was almost there.


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I like RL-22 and 7828, But I will go along with what you said.
 
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I can't recall ever trying N560 in the 7mag. I may have to go try that.


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Doc,

I hope it works for you mate.

Next time I chamber a barrel to one, I'm going to try N570 with the heavier bullets..........


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My 7mag seems to like RE25 best with 160s although RE22 runs a close secound
 
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RL22 has been the old reliable powder in several 7RM's.


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