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Old 02-15-2008, 05:04 PM
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I am slowly building up a collection of gear to start reloading. I have been doing some reading and have a question on powder. I will be loading for a 7-08 (130-140gr) and 300 Win. Mag (180gr). In the Hodgen magazine I picked up (I know that they are now combined with IMR & Winchester), they indicate that H4350 and IMR 4350 can be used for both calibres. I am wondering if there is any real difference between the two? I appreciate all feedback and would like to hear as many opinions/reasons as I can. Thanks to all for your time.
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Old 02-15-2008, 05:51 PM
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IMR 4350 is a tad faster than H4350, sane as IMR 4831 and H4831.
IIRC you can use both of these as well, with the heavier bullets for the 7/08
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Old 02-15-2008, 06:42 PM
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My buddy uses h4831 for his 300 win, sorry cant help for the 7mm-08

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Old 02-15-2008, 08:25 PM
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7-08 --- 120 gr TSX --- 44 gr RL 15 --- 2950 fps. Grandson's recipe for a nice 5 pt this fall @ 125 yds --- Bang flop!
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Old 02-15-2008, 09:31 PM
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7-08, light bullets use Varget, heavier bullets or torquier loads use H4350
300WM, light loads H4350, H4831 is better as is IMR7828, and H1000.
I've moved away from all the RL powders no one offers it in bulk at a reasonable price and half the year it cant be found at all.
And I much prefer the H4350 over the IMR, it meters better, and is supposed to be more temperature tollerent.
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