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Offline vbhunter

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NEED HELP CHOOSING POWDER
« on: December 27, 2008, 09:59:43 AM »
I haven't reloaded in 30 years, but plan to start soon.  I plan to reload for 30-30 cast bullet hunting loads, 9mm cast bullet self defense loads, 44 magnum cast bullet both heavy hunting and light plinking loads, along with 12 ga. shotgun.  I would like to go with only two powders to cover this broad range, and realize that I may not be able to cover it all with just two.  Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Re: NEED HELP CHOOSING POWDER
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2008, 10:01:10 AM »
There are many choices that will fit that bill, but I'll offer IMR 30-31 and Unique.

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Re: NEED HELP CHOOSING POWDER
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2008, 11:56:37 AM »
If your going with only 2 powders I'd use Unique for pistol & shotgun loads. And H-4895 for cast.
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Re: NEED HELP CHOOSING POWDER
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2008, 01:35:12 PM »
Blue Dot will work for all of that. Kinda slow for the 12ga unless you're loading super duck killers though. Unique would be fine too, it'll get you to 1600+ fps in the rifle and be pretty close to ideal for the rest.
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