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Best Powders For .300 Win Mag?

EasternNChunter

Sergeant
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Minuteman
Aug 28, 2012
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Eastern NC
I have been using H1000 for my .300 win mag but wondering what other powders work well for this caliber. I am mostly using 208 grain AMAX bullets but also interested in trying Bergert 230 OTM bullets as well. I also have some 180 grain Accubonds that I plan on using down the road on Alberta Whitetail. I have only been reloading for 6 mos so H1000 is the only powder I have ever tried. Thanks!
 
For 200 grain and heavier bullets I like Retumbo. Assuming a long barrel, you can benefit from the slow burn, and I like the consistent burn I get with compressed loads.
 
Thanks! I have 13 lbs right now and access to more. Powder has been in stock at a nearby gun store recently and was wondering if I should experiment with anything else. I guess I will continue to buy as much as I can.