H4895 or something better?

[scorpion168]

Savage model 10, .308, 168's. would you chose H4895 for your only powder? Or Varget?...
Also have .25-06.

 

[Rapidrob]

Hodgdon 100V

 

[jfseaman]

I prefer H4895 for the 308 load.

I don't have a 25-06 but I could run a QuickLoad simulation.

 

[scorpion168]

Sweet! I wanna shoot 117/120 grains through my .25/06. Where can I get that program? Thanks for all the help.

 

[jfseaman]

From Hodgdon web site Cartridge Loads - Hodgdon Reloading Data Center - data.hodgdon.com for 25-06

117 GR. HDY SPBT Hodgdon H4895 .257" 3.165" 37.0 2641 44,500 CUP 40.0 2797 50,600 CUP
120 GR. SFT SP Hodgdon H4895 .257" 3.150" 37.0 2541 45,400 CUP 40.0 2694 51,700 CUP

QuickLoad can be found at NECO moly plating bullets,firelapping,QuickLOAD ballistic software and Kurzzeit precision chronographs

 

[jfseaman]

I lean heavily toward Hodgdon powders. For me they are very predictable and consistent.

There are lots of powders that can be used for both calibers. I've never tried H100V, it is not listed for 308.

If you prefer to use the same powder for both calibers, H4985 or Varget are fine choices with good history of consistency and accuracy. It seems like Hodgdon likes the slower powders for the 25-06. If you are willing to use different powders H4895 for 308 and H1000 for 25-06.

Load em', shoot em', smile.

 

[scorpion168]

Thanks for the info. Kinds reassures my thinking.

 

[JoshcBoucher]

I use Varget, or RL 15 for 308. OR...here's a nice load. 37.3 Viht -135, behind a 168gr. BTHP. Viht powders are great! But they cost....

 

[Bear24]

H4831sc is my powder of choice in 25-06. I shoot 115 nossler BT's

 

[scorpion168]

I do have 3 lbs of R-15 coming. It sounded like a good one.

 

[Bulletmoto]

4895 gives me the best results with the 168's. I have not had any luck with Varget, I just sold the 4 pounds I had it didnt really impress me. Trying some reloader 15 now.

 

[scorpion168]

Christmas in April!!! 3 lbs of R15! Oh yeah!

 

[Rainier42]

H4895 is my go to powder.

 

[scorpion168]

I have 2 lbs of H4895. Gonna load with it and RL15, and see who wins.

 

[JGorski]

Savage model 10, .308, 168's. would you chose H4895 for your only powder? Or Varget?...
Also have .25-06.

Id use 2000MR or CFE223 for the 308, not sure if those would work in the 25-06. RE17 would work for the 25-06 AND the 308.

 

[JGorski]

I have 2 lbs of H4895. Gonna load with it and RL15, and see who wins.

RE15 will win. 42-43grs depending upon the brass you're using.

 

[scorpion168]

Thanks guys. Love the responses. Good info on this forum. I enjoy reading and being a part of it. Will post results, but may take a few weeks.

 

[Jayman_10X]

H4895 before Varget for a number of reasons. For the 25/06 which I assume is for hunting I would have no problem using RL15 - it's not temp stable but if you zero near hunting temps you will be fine.