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Offline PJ

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What is the best powder for the .445 SuperMag ?
« on: December 15, 2002, 04:36:08 PM »
Well, OLDMAN and I worked out a trade he's sending me a 12" .445 SM and I'm sending him a 14" 7x30.I need to know what powder will work best for say a 240gr or 300gr bullet.
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What is the best powder for the .445 SuperM
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2002, 04:46:44 PM »
Holy heart failure, PJ!  :eek:  Please tell me you have another 7-30!   I don't want to loose my load development partner! :cry:  :lol:

Blessings!

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What is the best powder for the .445 SuperM
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2002, 05:12:29 PM »
Do not fear,  :drink4: Shootnstr8 I will have another 7x30 before to long I just can't go with out one :wink: .I just have always wanted a .445 SM and OLDMAN just happend to have one.Hey by the way I went back to IMR4064 velocities are better than Varget with the 139's.My last three shots with it @100yrds =0.557 Keep me posted on your shooting.
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2002, 02:09:05 AM »
PJ,

Boy, you had me worry there for a moment!  Since I'm a pastor, I was thinking about holding a special healing service for you!  But your commitment to get another 7-30 barrel proves that you are not that far gone! :grin:

Thanks for the word about Varget.  I thought about getting a pound of it but I think I use my money elsewhere.   Hornady also suggests that IMR 4064 is the way to go.  I'm going to continue to experiment but it's a bit too cold to visit the range now.  

Blessings!

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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2002, 02:21:00 AM »
I am a lucky man.  I am going to get PJ's 7-30 Waters and guess what.  PJ has already worked up the proper load for the 120 and the 139 gr. bullets.  All I have to do is just enjoy.  Although I doubt I will ever get the groups PJ did.  But I will have just as much fun as PJ had.  Life sure is great when things go well.
PS- PJ is a fine gentleman to do business with.  Had a fine talk with him on the phone.
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« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2002, 03:26:07 AM »
What denomination are you ordained in?  My father is a Lutheran pastor with 35+years under his belt, I'm thinking about the seminary, right now I'm hanging in limbo teaching 5-12 band in Iowa.  Just curious.
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What is the best powder for the .445 SuperM
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2002, 07:21:46 AM »
Selmer,

I'm one of the conservative pastors in the Presbyterian Church (USA).  We'll pray that the Lord guides you were He wants you.  Certainly, our denomination needs more pastors who value the 2nd Amendment!

Blessings!

ShootnStr8

PS Also, love your fondness of the '06 -- a great cartridge!
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What is the best powder for the .445 SuperM
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2003, 04:54:08 PM »
I may regret telling you this but 680 is alive and well on the surplus powder market. Hitech Ammunition has it for $59 for 8 pounds, plus shipping, of course, as well as a nice selection of other powders. There are a lot of us using them in these days of $18 a pound in the gun stores... Try this URl. If it doesn't work, do a search for   hitech ammunition.
                           http://iidbs.com/hitech
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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2003, 08:55:17 PM »
Thank you I just may order four 8# jugs no haz mat charge that way.
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