Powder identification

BlackGun
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(1/25/02 12:56:09 pm)
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I had previously bought out a relader. In the deal I got several cans of powder that I can't identify. They are Accurate 2015 BR, Accurate 2230, SR4756,IMR800 and a can of Winchester 748. Can anyone tell me what this powder would be compatable with, ie .243,.223,30-30 ect ect! Thanks Guys
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HondoJohn6508
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(1/25/02 1:52:43 pm)
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BG,
I can tell you about 2 of'm--AA2230 and AA2015BR. Both work extremely well in the 223,with the edge to 2015BR. I have shot both in my Win post-84 20bbl carbine with WW 55 sp,55Rem HP and 53gr Sierra fbHP. The best group I ever shot was with 2015BR,WW cases,53gr Sierra,Rem SR Benchrest primers----.385 for 3shots at 100yds. Most of the time with the WW & Rem bullets, 3shots average .75. Pretty good for a little carbine,huh? In my gun,best velocity for accuracy is in the 3025 to 3080 FPS. That seems to be the sweet spot.

BlackGun
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(1/25/02 2:34:54 pm)
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John, can you tell me what others beside .223 the AA powders will work with. How about .17 and .243?
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HondoJohn6508
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(1/25/02 10:39:39 pm)
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BG,
Had to go get the Accurate loading Guide #2 to see about those calibers---gives loads for the 17 Remington,222 Rem,22 PPC,22 BR Rem,22-250,6mmPPC,6mmBR rem,243 Win,250 SAV,7-30 Waters,300 Sav,30-06,8x57js--really more than I had expected. I don't know what to expect accuracy-wise on a lot of these cases as I have never used these powders to reload them. My experience has been with the 223 only. If there are any particular calibers listed and you don't have the AA#2 book, let me know and I will give you what they show for start and max loads. John

AGunguy
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(1/26/02 7:40:02 am)
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BlackGun, the SR4756, IMR 800 good for revolver or pistol loads...as loading tables go back a lot of years for those two.

The Win. 748 is excellent in 30-30 caliber...as that is what I use it for.

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rayra
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(1/27/02 5:32:49 am)
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Blackgun, you ought to drop $15-20 on a reloading / charge manual...

BlackGun
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(1/27/02 1:04:09 pm)
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I have 4 manuals Speers #11 & 12, Hodgdon #26, & Noslers #3. None of these books specify any of the powders I mentioned. John I'll get with you guys on specific loads in .243, & .17 when my dies and cases come in. in the next few days. I just bought a new Remington 700 BDL .17 from AntiqueDr and a Remington 7400 in .243 a couple of days ago.

GG I need to get with you on the SR and the IMR800 to find what it's for. I load 38, 9MM and 45ACP in pistol
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rayra
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(1/27/02 5:01:27 pm)
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eh, I've got Speer #11, and it has imr800(x?) under the .45acp section... haven't looked for the others
Guess it's time for an updated manual (Speer is on #13?)