30 BR with 125 Nosler BTs for hunting

[Mike Casselton]

H4198 is what mine liked, and what produced the most impressive velocities. I started with IMR4198, but ran out of room and had to use a drop tube to get any performance rivaling H4198.

I think a longer drop tube would help get the powder closer to the shoulder. Right now, with an 8" tube I can get it to settle just below the middle of the neck.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

That would put it "on the scale" just before AA-1680, wouldn't it?

I'll check with a couple of local places and see which VV powders are in stock. We literally have three places that carry VV and they are in Clearwater, the north end of St. Pete and Sarasota. Since I live south east of Tampa it would make a nice day out driving to see if they are in stock.

Or I could save $100 in fuel and make 3 phone calls. Naaaaah. Where would the fun be in that?

Ime, it's close but a little slower than 1680. It's a good powder and meters great. If your gun likes it, I think you'll love it. It seems to like pressure but builds smoothly. The old stuff was magic pixie dust.

 

[Mike Casselton]

Ime, it's close but a little slower than 1680. It's a good powder and meters great. If your gun likes it, I think you'll love it. It seems to like pressure but builds smoothly. The old stuff was magic pixie dust.

That sounds petty good. It's only one more powder to keep in stock.