Min charge max charge optimal charge bullet make bullet type. Imr 3031 smokeless powder is formulated for the wide variety cartridges. So as im reloading for the glourious no4 mk1, im having an increasingly harder and harder time finding full load data for 150gr and 174gr charged with imr 3031. Using 150 grain sierra spitzer bullets, the rifle prefers imr3031 powder over imr4064. Access hodgdon and imr load data in reload data center. I would like to use this powder for the cast boolit as well. Select a bullet weight 110 125 150 155 165 168 175 178 180 185 190 200 208. In this video i discuss my logic and the various calibers and. Rifle shooters will find dozens of loads for their favorite hodgdon, imr, and winchester powders such as h4198, varget, h4350, and imr 8208 xbr. Imr 3031 smokeless powder is an extruded stick type powder that meters well. Imr powder charge grains velocity ftsec chamber press cup sr 4759 23. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. Imr 7828 ssc magnum rifle powder with exactly the same burn rate as standard imr 7828 and uses the same data.
Imr 3031 a propellant with many uses, imr3031 has long been a favorite of 308 match shooters. A propellant with many uses, imr 3031 has long been a favorite of 308 match. Imr 3031 looking for anyones petfavorite loads for. Be thoroughly familiar with those instructions before using these loads.
I like a versatile powder and i want to demonstrate that imr 3031 is viable option for just about ever rifle from a. I have used imr 3031 powder in both of my 22250s for over twenty five years, i get excellent results, and see no need to. In 2015 imr introduced three new enduron powders, more particularly, imr 4166, imr 4451, and imr 7977. Nov 18, 20 so as im reloading for the glourious no4 mk1, im having an increasingly harder and harder time finding full load data for 150gr and 174gr charged with imr 3031. Using bullets from barnes tacx fb, speer hp, barnes x bullet, hornady vmax, sierra hpbt, sierra hollow point boat tail. I have started to reload again but find very very few references that address this powder. Three powder reloading manuals in one reload data from three powder companies is included in this one reloading manual.
Ive read about flow issues, but my dillon measure seems to have no problem with it. It is equally effective in smallcapacity varmint cartridges. Jul 22, 2016 i like a versatile powder and i want to demonstrate that imr 3031 is viable option for just about ever rifle from a. H414, imr 4064, h380, imr 3031, imr 4895, imr 4166, imr 4320, sr 4759, staball 6. Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source. My favorite loads for the 6mm rem and 3006 used imr 3031. One local reloading store just got some powder in today, mostly pistol and shotgun and some imr 4198 and imr 3031 and these were in small quantities. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by them, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results obtained including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose andor any. This table shows only approximate equivalent values within about 5%. This guide is not intended to be a how to manual for reloading, and we. Do not shake it down or add more than is recommended. I may be able to dig up some other data when i get home tonight. What is wrong with 3031 or what is better with other powders thank you.
Improper handloading practices can result in serious personal injury andor property damage. Select a bullet make barnes berger hornady nosler sierra speer swift. A medium burn speed propellant with many uses, imr 3031 has long been a favorite of 308 match shooters using 168grain match bullets. Thats for the simple reason that venerable improved military rifle 3031 was the first propellant after cordite to be loaded in the. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. In the past, when i worked up loads for 3006 rifles, they preferred 4064 over most other powders, especially 3031. Imr 3031 a propellant with many uses, imr 3031 has long been a favorite of 308 match. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly. And hodgdons reloading center is now faster and easier to use. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Actual burning rates can vary depending on the calibre, firearm, loading components and practices, as well as from powder lot to lot. The primary accuracy powder charge for each load is noted below.
Powder equivalents adi world class powders and ammunition. I have never used it before i normally use varget or win 748 but was able to lay my hands on a 8lb keg so i did trying to get varget is still a pain in the backside. Never substitute smokeless powder for black powder. I will probably try leverevolution, h4895 and imr 4198 in the future. For the most comprehensive up to date reload data, including the most recent new caliber. This guide is not intended to be a how to manual for reloading, and we strongly recommend that all handloaders carefully read one or more of the reloading manuals which cover the subject in detail.
All i usually get is the max charge if anything at all. Hodgdon, imr, and winchester smokeless propellants. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly disclaim any. Competitive shooters data clean shothard cast lead bullet competition data caliber case projectile min charge min velocity power. Please do not recommend a better powder, i know the better powders. Jan 23, 2019 in the data center, youll find thousands of load recipes for pistol, rifle, and shotgun. Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or any black powder substitute. All cartridge measurements are saami maximum and due to variations from manufacturers actual measurements may vary. Powder measuring technique push the measure through the powder only once, then give the measure a slight shake sideways to level it off. I have done very little rifle handloading in the past 20 years. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above. The first caliber i ever loaded for was 3030, and the first powder i ever used was 3031.
Namely a old m77 swift and an even older win 70 in. I load a 450 bpe which is once and a half the size of the 4570 case and use between 12 and 14 gr of dacron stuffed between powder charge and bullet. It is equally effective in smallcapacity varmint cartridges from 223 remington to 22250 remington, and its a great 3030 winchester powder. This manual exclusively shows data for rifle and pistol cartridges. Its the source for hodgdon, imr and winchester brand powders. Select a bullet type amax bt btsp etip hollow point hpbt j4 match jacketed partition jbt jsp sp spbt target tsx ttsx vld. It also worksgreat in smallercapacity varmint rounds like. January 23rd, 2019 access hodgdon and imr load data in reload data center. Earlier in the great powder shortage, it was all i ever saw left on the shelf, so i decided to try it. However, ive read on here where people are using 28. Theres 3030 data for both powders in just about every reloading manual ive ever come across. Ever since, 3031 and 748 have been my predominant goto powders for 3030 use.
Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by them, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results obtained including, without limitation, any. Imr 4895 originally a military powder featured in the 3006, imr 4895 is extremely. Those lite loads of 3031 should be filled with dacron to keep the powder in the botton of the case. All information, data, text or other materials content posted to this site by any users are the sole responsibility of those users. Imr 3031 smokeless powder performs very well in the. Reloading data from three hodgdon, imr and winchester. Never use imr powder data for any other powder types with similar numerical designations. Data is listed for most popular rifle, pistol, and shotshell cartridges.
I find it strange because imr 3031 is one of the more popular powders for milsurp rifles and calibers alike, or so it seems. This imr handloaders guide presents revised and updated information on the use of imr powders to reload shotshell, handgun and rifle ammunition. Imr 3031 is a faster burning powder than imr 4895, so you use less of it for similar volocities. Never use imr powder data for any other powder types. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by them, the safety or suitability. Of course, discard any cases that show a split anywhere on the case. One of the down sides of imr 3031 is it has a history of ringing barrels if you leave too much powder space open it a case so be aware of that, and if you have a lot of space then use a dacron filler to prevent this scenario.