powder question

47studebaker

I started reloading late this spring and noticed something strange:

I am using hogdon titegroup and CCI primers to reload .45 ACP,
my rounds are now extremely dirty. I haven't had to clean that much carbon out of my gun and off my hands since I used Wolf ammo.

Is titegroup just a dirty powder or am I doing something wrong?

47studebaker

Who makes a powder named XMP 5744 it is listed in my speer #13 manual but I cant find anyone that has used it ...... any help would be appreciated..

Thanks David.

47studebaker

What powder does Hornady use in the 7mm factory loads? Or what would best duplicate it?

47studebaker

Is there such a thing as a universal powder for 38,41 and 44? Trying to keep the powder selection down to the basics if possible. I currently have H110, unique and 2400 on hand. Thanks.

Todd

47studebaker

When you finish loading for a day or two, How long do you leave the powder in the dispenser. I have a lock and load hornady press with an auto powder feeder and was wondering how long i can lleave the powder in it. Sometimes i load a few then quit for a few days because of my health. thanks
JW

47studebaker

Would someone please recommend a powder that would be serviceable for both 9mm and 45acp, and another that would be serviceable for both .223 and .308?

Thanks in advance.

47studebaker

I haven't started to reload yet but have most of the equipment. With the equipment I bought I recieved 3 cans of IMR-4831. I was reading an old Lyman book (copyright 1982) and couldn't find any referance to this powder. I have another reloading book but haven't had time to get to it. Is this a newer powder ? I'm thinking of loading 22 Hornet, 222, 223, 257, 308 and 7mm Mag. Is there an "interchange" or cross referance for powder.

47studebaker

Are IMR4350 and H4350 the same powder.

47studebaker

hello, i have a few cans of older powder and was trying to fiqure out the particulars on them, like what this powder should be use for. have one can of hercules 2400. on the can is says rifle powder, although someone told me that this is for pistols? got one can of dupont SR-4756, and a can of SR-7625. not sure if these powders are still available. if not, what might they be eqivilant to todays powder?

Rocky Raab

It isn't a new powder by any means, as it has been around for decades. Of the rounds you list, the only ones it is usable in are the 257 (I assume it's the Roberts) and the 7 Rem Mag. It is way too slow-buring for all the others.

With the rounds on that list, you'll need at least three powders, and four would be better.

You'll need one powder for the Hornet alone. I'd suggest Hodgdon LilGun far and away the best, followed by Accurate 1680.

For the 222 and 223, there are numerous choices. If I had to name one to load both, it would probably be Hodgdon Benchmark, with H322, Accurate 2015 or Reloder 10X as viable alternates.

The 308 will thrive on RL-15, and that will also feed many loads in the Roberts.

If I had to economize, I'd pick W748 for the 222, 223 and 308 in most bullet weights - but it wouldn't quite do as well across the board for all three cartridges.

Hodgon has plenty of data online for all these except the Reloder powders, which are by Alliant. Alliant does have data online.

270cowboy

Benchmark is a great powder for .223

CapnMidnight

Accurate 2230 also works good.
W.D.

Ambrose

Please be sure to not mix data for H4831 with IMR4831. They are NOT the same powder!

jonk

You MIGHT get the 4831 to do ok in the 308 but even then, it would be a stretch.

As said, it's fine for the 7mm mag, and possibly the 257.

I have no experience with the 22 hornet but for the 223 don't overlook the old standby of 4895; also fine for the 257, 308, and it too will work in the 7mm mag, but won't wring all the performance out of it.

ginmartini

I love the h322 for the duece with the 50 grain bullets.

RCrosby

A big +1 for Lil'Gun with the Hornet and the warning to not mix date with H4831 and IMR4831. Similar, but not identical.
I've had great luck with IMR 4831 and 100 to 120 grain bullets in my .257. 4198 is another good one in the .222 class.

Rocky Raab

There are literally dozens of good or great choices of powder for the 222/223 rounds. My only point was that the OP would need more than one or two different powders to reload that list of rounds.

He could get by with three, but four would be much better and allow him more versatility. Exactly which two besides his current IMR4831 and my proposed LilGun would be up to personal choice and availability - the latter being no small consideration these days.

nononsense

47studebaker,

* In manuals or writings published before 1973, any mention of 4831 will refer to Hodgdon's H4831. In older manuals, it was customary to list powder simply as "4831" with no designation connecting it to the Hodgdon line. The reason for this is simple; prior to DuPont's introduction of IMR 4831 in 1972, the surplus 4831 sold by Hodgdon was the only powder to carry this designation. Despite their similar nomenclature, these two powders (IMR 4831 and Hodgdon H4831) are not interchangeable and must not be confused. IMR 4831 is significantly faster burning than H4831, and may produce dangerous pressures if used with data developed for the latter.

IMR-4831 will work fine in the 7mm Rem. Mag. and will work with the .257 Roberts as long as you stick with the bullets heavier than 90 grains.

There are 'cross-references' for powder but they are referred to as Burn Rate charts. They are not absolutes but truly just a reference. You still need to test all of your loads for safety, pressure and accuracy:

http://www.reloadersnest.com/burnrates.asp

All of the powder manufacturers have descriptions and load data online these days. It may be abbreviated but it's data that's readily available. I still recommend buying as many reloading manuals as you can afford. This is a case of more is better.

Best.

47studebaker

Thanks for the replies, I knew I would probably need more/different powders. The man who has been doing my reloading since the 80's is bringing me several sets of dies when we meet for spring turkey season. (they are extras he accumulated) and I just snagged a set of 222 dies on another hunting site. I'm set for everything except the hornet and it hasn't been shot in the last 10 years. I was more concerned with the 222 and the 223.

Thanks again.