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Offline b44mag

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« on: February 21, 2008, 04:55:29 PM »
  hi guys i need a little help. me and my buddy are going to start reloading .he has a 30-06 i have a 243 is there a powder that will work for both and do they use the same primers. we were thinking of getting those lee hand loaders for 20.00 each. are they any good we dint need to load a bunch just a few to shoot on sunday trip to the range .shell prices are getting out of hand any help would be appreciated thanks
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Re: powder
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2008, 07:39:17 PM »
my 243 and 30-06 both like varget powder.  42gr varget topped by a 58gr v-max shoots just over an inch at 200.  out of my savage 243.  I  started with the lee hand press and found it to be very user friendly and inexpensive.  Bought lee collet dies and love them, just dont crimp if you dont have to, I have always got better groups that way.
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Re: powder
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2008, 08:54:45 PM »
IMR4350, H4831. H414
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Re: powder
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2008, 12:16:27 AM »
4350 would be hard to beat for both.
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Re: powder
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2008, 06:56:34 AM »
As for powder I would recommend 4831, H or IMR. As for the Hand Loaders your speaking of they are in my opinion the best thing Lee makes, I`m not a Lee fan. You will not get match grade ammo, but it should be as good as factory. If your only going to load a hundred round a year or so it will work fine even if you use the Lee powder dippers. I would recomand you spend the money for a scales to check the powder charges each time you get a new can of powder, at minimum.
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Re: powder
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2008, 08:20:20 AM »
H4895, H414, RL22
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Re: powder
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2008, 08:33:41 AM »
pick a bullet , Speer , Nosler etc. then get a manual from that company . See what powder will do both . if ya pick different bullet companies get both books . I suggest this since you will need a recipe and you might as well pick one then buy your component's to match . Some powders are not listed by all bullet companies so why buy a powder that the bullet you want has no recipe listed .
Since you are just starting , DO NOT STRAY FROM THE LISTED RECIPE  ! and only use imfo. in the book !
learn the rules before you substitute anything !
good luck it is a good skill to learn !
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Re: powder
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2008, 08:43:45 AM »
IMR 4350.  A Lee Loader is quite close to the tools the Bench rest shooters have used.  And you can do some good work with them.  I'd make my next purchase a Lee Auto Prime and then a middle priced balance beam scale.  This will give you more versatility in your load development and the Lee Auto Prime will keep your primer seating from being too exciting. :D
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Re: powder
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2008, 08:48:09 AM »
i would buy the RCBS kit , has what you will need !
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Re: powder
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2008, 09:26:56 AM »
You will find loads from IMR, Hodgdon, and Winchester at this site:
http://www.imrpowder.com/

You will find loads for at Accurate Powder at this link:

http://www.accuratepowder.com/

The advantage of a good manual is the how to information.
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Re: powder
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2008, 09:34:19 AM »
many manuals list most accurate load and powder , often the best starting point !
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Re: powder
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2008, 10:47:58 AM »
H4350 or IMR 4350 will work.
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Re: powder
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2008, 04:45:13 PM »
thanks for the info 4350 for me sounds good thanks again for the quick info guys
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