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Old 10-27-2020, 03:08 PM
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Guys I have the following powders on hand that I would like to use up in my 30-30 Winchester 94.
Leverevelution
H4895
H4198
IMR 4320
IMR 4198
Is there one of these that performs well in the 30-30 with a Sierra 170gr FN?
Or would you not wast your time with these and just go buy............ (fill in the blank) powder.
What are your thoughts?
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Old 10-27-2020, 03:28 PM
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Leverevolition seems like a great powder in the 30-30 for full power loads; I wouldn’t hesitate to use myself. I’m a big fan of H4895, it’s so versatile and handy for reduced loads (plinking loads).

I shoot a lot of reduced recoil loads so stock plenty of H4895 and TrailBoss; they are a tonne of fun and if you haven’t tried I’d recommend it!
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Old 10-27-2020, 04:32 PM
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Win 748 32gr/170gr bullet 34.5gr /150gr bullet CCI or Fed mag primer Win/Fed/Imperial brass didn't matter.
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Old 10-27-2020, 04:55 PM
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LeverEvolution, then 4895.
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Old 10-27-2020, 06:20 PM
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I use H4895 for my jacketed and cast loads in the 30-30.
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Old 10-27-2020, 09:15 PM
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Guys I have the following powders on hand that I would like to use up in my 30-30 Winchester 94.
Leverevelution
H4895
H4198
IMR 4320
IMR 4198
Is there one of these that performs well in the 30-30 with a Sierra 170gr FN?
Or would you not wast your time with these and just go buy............ (fill in the blank) powder.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks

I haven't tried LVR but it looks very interesting. If I knew what it could do it might top both of my lists.

If I were choosing from your list I would go with;

#1 4895
#2 4320
#3 4198

If choosing from my bench I would go with;

#1 4064
#2 3031

If I had some 8208 it might be worth a try but I don't and I have not tried it.

A have used Varget, I wasn't happy with it.
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Old 10-27-2020, 09:21 PM
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I would not hesitate to load any lever gun cartridge with LeveRevolution. I used it extensively in my .35remington and it was outstanding!
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Old 10-28-2020, 01:49 AM
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I been using 4320 for many moons launching a 150gr round nose hornady in the ol'marlin....she likes it and groups well....that the key ya gotta play aroumd to find what she likes not what you prefer....
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