Powder recommendations for Berger 185grn 300 Win

[huntoregon]

I am trying to find an accurate load for my 300wm using Berger 185grn classic hunter bullets. I had a little bit of H-1000 and I found a load that seemed to shoot ok but that powder seems pretty hard to find. I'm wondering if anyone could let me know what other powders might work alright. I am extreme new to reloading so I apologize for my ignorance.

I was shooting 78.5 grains of H-1000 with CCI 250 primers. COAL was 3.340, I am using mag box friendly length.

Rifle is a Weatherby vanguard action with a Bartlein 26" barrel 1-10 twist and a Manners EH-2 stock with pillars and bedded.

 

[MudRunner2005]

A good magnum powder that is usually easy to find, is IMR 7828 and 7828 SSC.

 

[huntoregon]

Thanks I found a store with 7828 in stock.

 

[johnnyk]

Probably could find lot's of good loads with any powder from IMR4350 (115) to VihtaVuoriN570 (143). Anything after 143 might be too slow but that's only a guess. No hard/fast rule as the .300WinMag is easy to load for a generally pretty accurate. Good luck with your search. JohnnyK.

 

[Jktm]

H4831SC shoots Berger 190s good 73grains

 

[el matador]

H4831SC shoots Berger 190s good 73grains

I was going to suggest this one too. It hasn't been too hard to find.

 

[bob4]

H-1000 seems to be working well for my 175 G Bergers. I also have a load worked up for the same bullet and rifle ( r/700-300 WM) with h-4831. I think it's just wise to have a couple of powders to turn to if need be.

 

[hypersonic]

My load is 77 grains 7828ssc cci 250 with 185 classic

 

[huntoregon]

My load is 77 grains 7828ssc cci 250 with 185 classic

Any idea what muzzle velocity is?

 

[alaska]

Reloader 22
Reloader 26

Or my old favorite IMR 4350

 

[hypersonic]

Any idea what muzzle velocity is?

Had to go back into my notes to find it.

Ave MV 3137 FPS... 24" tube
ES 7
SD 2

Makes one egg shaped hole groups at 100
Best at 300 was 1-1/8" but consistently under 2"
Have not shot it past 300 on paper yet actually I have 200 rolled up and have not shot any of them for over a year now as I went on to working with a different bullet powder combo with this one rifle. Now I am thinking I might just have to get out and shoot a few of these this weekend and see what I get.

Hope the above helps

Hype

 

[jmcarrol]

Does anyone have experience with the 185 hunting vld with H1000 for a 300 Win Mag?