Wait until suitable components and tested data are available from the ammunition makers. Min charge max charge optimal charge bullet make bullet type. Winchester hs or compression formed case double aa 1oz. Handloading can be dangerous and its important to us that you dont hurt yourself or others. Handgun the handgun section contains loads for the more popular. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above.
If you would like to submit a story related to shooting, hunting, or handloading, we would like to read it. Our mission is to provide quality products and services in a manner which enhances the lives of our employees, familes, customers, suppliers, and our communities. We wish you successful reloading with vihtavuori premium rifle powders. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. Ranking differences result from use of different criteria. A press exerts quite a lot of force on the bench, which must be stable enough not to break or bounce as it is used. Hodgdon powder company operates following biblical principles to honor god. A reloading place n a good reloading space should be free of distractions, well lit, dry and warm enough to be comfortable.
Winchester hs or compression formed case double aa. Using bullets from sierra jacketed hp, sierra jacketed sp, hornady jacketed sp, nosler jacketed j4, nosler jacketed partition, sierra jacketed hpbt, hornady jacketed amax, nosler jacketed ballistic tip. The only australian factory manufactured ammunition with ballistic temperature independence more data over 400 additional loads world class powders and ammunition au. This powder can usually be used in place of hercules reloder 15, imr 4320, and hodgdon h380. Consistency, clean burning, low flash, and a broad range of applications make this powder a choice for any handgun cartridge loader.
It is a strong powder intended for middle weight and increased velocity loads. Winchester polyformed type reifenhauser tube same as duck and pheasant, dove and squirrel. After clicking on the above link, either click the picture of the guide on the right, or click the red button to access the manual. Hornady manufacturing company develops and publishes reloading data for the handbook of cartridge reloading. The program is a reloading reference that includes all the freely available data from powder manufacturers, all the cartridge dimensions i could find, all the bullet sd and bcs i could gather, primer references, shell holder and shell plate references, all the surplus powder data i could find on castpics and cast boolits. Loading your own cartridges is a pleasant hobby and we are proud to have gained your confidence, in using our products. All the load data youll ever need, all in one place. The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. This data must be used only with imr smokeless powders. Im just curious whether anyone here has loaded green dot for large bore revolvers with any level of success worth mentioning. The hodgdon reloading data center rdc lists 21 different powder types that can be used in the. The latest in reloading, straight to your inbox keep uptodate on new products, trends and tips from the leader in reloading.
Warningsteel shot with reference to the repeated inquiries on the reloading of steel shotshells, winchester s advice, at this time, is. Put a bead on shotgun reloading data hodgdon reloading. Consistent, clean, low flash and smoke are benefits to the shooter. Submit a question to the ballistic experts in our lab. It delivers the same cleanburning consistency and lowflash characteristics, while prolonging the full accuracy of you and your firearm. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by. Hodgdon basic reloading manual 2019 pdf lhs germany. Please read the next chapter carefully before continuing. This proven propellant is now even better, offering cleaner burning and improved flow characteristics with no changes to reloading data. Hodgdon h4895 reduced rifle loads for youth hunting. Unfortunately, time and space do not permit publication of loads utilizing all of the many components available.
From lyman 5th edition shotshell reloading handbook 3 from alliant powder. The sites feature another large pdf with shotshell data. Heres one such repository of older accurate arms, alliant, hodgdon, imr, ramshot, vihtavuori, winchester, royal scot, ballistic products buckshot load data going back to. While the military trials were still in progress, winchester introduced the cartridge to the sporting public as the 308 winchester. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Then select your shell, load type, shot weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. It is a compact and highly versatile multiuse powder. Do not stockpile powder store and utilize the amount of powder necessary for your current reloading needs. If you would like more complete information, guidance and education for beginners as. As the most popular reload propellant, 231 is a pistol powder ideally suited to the 38 special, 45.
Winchester wst is a ball powder and the choice to duplicate 12gauge aa factory loads and standard velocity handgun loads. The most complete reloading data available for hodgdon powders, imr powders, and winchester powders. All these powders are appropriate in the listed loads. Always make certain that you use the correct ammunition in your rifle. Loading data utiliz ing imr powders for wads not listed in this guide may be obtained by contacting the wad manufacturer. Data is listed for most popular rifle, pistol, and shotshell cartridges. In this section youll find anything related to reloading data, be it our norma reloading manual, burning rate chart or how to store your powder. Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or any black powder substitute. Winchester smokeless propellants legendary powders. Powder charges measured under the two conditions could vary as much as several grains. This is a discussion on alliant green dot questions within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. Never salvage powder from old cartridges and do not attempt to blend salvaged powder with new powder or attempt to blend two types of powder to make a custom blend. Lead loads powder charge grs primer wad column velocity fps pressure psi titegroup 18.
For the most comprehensive up to date reload data, including the most recent new caliber introductions, go to. Nra guide to reloading before attempting to reload any cartridge. Winchester is licensed to hodgdon powder company inc. If ever you are unsure of your load data, or if you detect any. Reloading data from three hodgdon, imr and winchester smokeless propellants powder brands is. Ideally it should be a room dedicated to the hobby. All the loads on these pages are pressure tested according to the c. Since then, the cartridge has been chambered by virtually every major arms maker in almost every conceivable action type. While old reloading data can be useful, you must be careful applying the information to handguns rounds. If you accidentally spill powder, use a broom and dust pan to clean it up. Never use this data for powders that may have similar numerical designations. Winchester 231 is a ball powder, one of the most popular handgun propellants in history.
Never substitute any smokeless powder for black powder or its substitute. Set your sights on pistol reloading data hodgdon reloading. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. For the most comprehensive up to date reload data, including the most recent new caliber. Initially, the 308 was chambered in the bolt action model 70 rifle. Min minimum win winchester n100 nitro 100 x x hollow point 5 l e g e n d. In spite of ball powders offering great performance, extruded cylindrical powders still have a dedicated following, and many winning match competitors swear by them. Single base powders nitrocellulose is the main component 90 98 % of single base powders.
Alliant powder reloaders guide reloading and reloading data. Listed below we show a few examples of such loads throughout the reloading data center, but the fun doesnt stop there. Various additives such as stabilizers, surface treatment agents, flame reducing agents and ingredients affecting the burning characteristics are used as well. 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. If you are new to reloading, we recommend that you obtain and read a book such as dean. This guide is not intended to be a reloading textbook, but rather a list of recommended loads for accurate and ramshot powders. Blue hodgdon powders yellow imr standard powders green imr enduron powders red winchester powders 1 norma r1 51 alliant blue dot 101 hodgdonvarget 2 vihta vuori n310 52 accurate arms no. With our load data you can search by caliber, bullet weight, powder, powder manufacturer or a combination of all four. Be certain that the powder container is empty prior to discarding. All cartridge measurements are saami maximum and due to variations from manufacturers actual measurements may vary. Reloading guide 20061 this is a paperback version of the norma reloading manual, which contains loading data, all with normas powder.
New winchester 572 powder lets you copy our famed aa 28gauge factory load with machinelike consistency. Hodgdon, imr and winchester powders neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the use of any product or data. This information and data may vary considerably depending on many factors, including the components used, component assembly, the type of firearm used, reloading techniques, safety precautions practiced, etc. I was one of the lucky people selected to test the rl50 powder earlier this year. Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. Complete data for the new bench mark 8208 rifle powder introducing australian outback ammunition. The rifle data section contains data for most of the popular car. Our reloading data is developed in cooperation with the hodgdon powder company, with which we celebrate. If it is accepted, your story will be printed on our site, with. These are some of the most popular powder brands on the market right now, so its easy to see why hodgdons online reloading data tool, the hodgdon. Wsf is an ideal choice to maximize velocities in 12gauge 118ounce and 114ounce loads. This guide is not intended to be a reloading textbook, but rather a list of recommended loads for ramshot.
The addition of a modest cover price also makes it possible for us to publish the guide annually, without adding to the price of our powders. Winchester super field is a ball powder, the propellant of choice for winchester 20gauge aa target loads. Hodgdon powder company is one of the worlds largest powder manufacturers, producing smokeless powder under the hodgdon, imr, and winchester brand names, as well as black powder as goex. Magnum calibers of both winchester wsm and remington saum. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester reloading data center. To view this reloading guide in a pdf format, click the red button below. The velocity and pressure obtained with the specific combinations of shell, wad, primer, bullet or shot weight, powder, and powder weight provided in this booklet were obtained in a laboratory, where considerable effort is made to control the load and test conditions.
For example, a certain powder type can act slightly quicker than some other powder type, when used in 308 winchester loads. These reduced loads make firing such cartridges as the 300 winchester magnum or even the 458 winchester magnum pure fun. This guide is a report of the velocities developed on a given day under a given set of lab conditions. I particularly like the searchable database for lead loads for pistols and rifle but as the website disclaimer indicates, be sure to reference the website load data with published load data and use the website load data at your own risk and conduct your own powder work up. Its the winchester 231 equivalent specially enhanced to eliminate copper fouling as you shoot. Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source. Its easy to see that reloading makes good economic sense. Hodgdon, imr, and winchester smokeless propellants. To maximize performance, the ballistics experts at western powders, inc. Powder trickler a tool used to precisely pour trickle powder onto the scale. It is ideally suited to 38 special, 45 auto, and 9mm standard loads. Smokeless powder is intended to function by burning, so it must be protected against accidental exposure to flame, sparks or high. If you are looking specifically for shotshell data, you will need to scroll down a bit until you get.
The shooter can create a 1500 to 2100 fs load, depending on the bullet. A good reloading space should be free of distractions, well lit, dry and warm enough to be comfortable. If you would like to be on our mailing list to receive updates and special offers, please. Handgun reloading for flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i. Reloading guide 20061 this is a paperback version of the norma reloading manual, which contains loadingdata, all with normas powder. Although i frequently reference 2004 alliant load data and 1999 winchester load data because of the powders i use, there are more. Three powder reloading manuals in one reload data from three powder companies is included in this one reloading manual. Winchester 15th edition reloaders manual winchester reloading reloading 9mm with winchester 231 winchester reloading data lyman shotshell reloading handbook 5th edition reloading manual sierra. Powders in the accompanying table include alliant reloder 15, hodgdon h. It also has reloading data for pistol and rifle loads. For flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i. Winchester polyformed type reifenhauser tube same as duck and pheasant, dove and. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type.
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