Best compromise for 243 and 3006

[Lonewolf74]

I have a cousin that thinks he wants to get into hand loading so I'm gonna show him the basics over the next couple weeks.

To start with he will be hand loading for 243 Winchester and good 'ol 3006, both in average hunting weight bullets.

I think H4350 will be a solid choice for both applications but would like to hear what other's thoughts are and if you had to choose one powder for both cartridges, which would you choose?

 

[dogz]

4350 will do well for either round, great choice

 

[asd9055]

H4831 is also a great choice for both

 

[FEENIX]

I have a cousin that thinks he wants to get into hand loading so I'm gonna show him the basics over the next couple weeks.

To start with he will be hand loading for 243 Winchester and good 'ol 3006, both in average hunting weight bullets.

I think H4350 will be a solid choice for both applications but would like to hear what other's thoughts are and if you had to choose one powder for both cartridges, which would you choose?

To me, it depends on bullet brand, type, weight, construction, etc…, what bullet/powder combination that each rifle like to shoot.

 

[338 dude]

4350

 

[epags]

Remember, there is IMR 4350 and H4350. I would opt for H4350 for jacketed bullets and IMR 4350 for cast bullets. Let the discussions begin.

 

[Prairie Sasquatch]

If he's running under 85 grains for .243 I'd say H4350. I find H4831 works great in .243 with 100 grainers but high velocity spreads in lighter bullets. H4831 would be good in 30-06 as well.

 

[Lonewolf74]

I appreciate the help so far guy's.

I will have to get more detailed once we talk some more and I figure out exactly what he wants to shoot.

I'm assuming 90-100 grain bullets in the 243 and 150-175 grain bullets in 30-06.

 

[FEENIX]

Remember, there is IMR 4350 and H4350. I would opt for H4350 for jacketed bullets and IMR 4350 for cast bullets. Let the discussions begin.
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There is also Accurate 4350.

 

[Md reloader]

RL22

 

[birddog 68]

H 4350 is a good choice along with IMR 4350, IMR 4831 and W 760.
Good on you for helping your cousin get into reloading.

 

[Keystone7mm]

I have actually had really good luck reloading for both using Win 760. I'm shooting 87 grain bullets in the 243, and 150 grain bullets out of my 30-06. Gives you another option for both rifles.

 

[epags]

There is also Accurate 4350.

Did not know that!

 

[FEENIX]

Did not know that!

Yes, Sir!