Quote Originally Posted by Jay Andrew View Post
I load for 7.62x39, and IMR 4227 will work for it, but is too fast for 223 Rem, and too slow burning for 45 ACP. I would say that IMR 4227 is probably a better powder for 7.62x39 then 3031.


As Jeff said, typically you want to pick a powder that is suited for the caliber and bullet you are loading for. While many powders have a range of calibers and loads they will work for, usually you’ll find that one powder works really well in this load, but may only be mediocre in others. There’s nothing wrong with that per say.


I have a large collection of powders, and while this may seem worrisome to the new loader (mixing up powders) it can be managed, especially if you label what load it for on the canister.

Being someone who likes trying new things, having a large collection of powders is kind of nice.


Jay Andrew
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Jay the only thing I have ever reload for was a 7 mm mag and that was 40 years ago and of course shot shells. All the rifle rounds I have mentioned loading for are bolt action rifles, only the .45 ACP is a semi-auto (Hi Point carbine), that I bought to hunt hogs in thick brush here in North Texas. I am not one to waste ammo and never have been, usually 3 or 4 rounds to zero my optics and 1 or 2 rounds to harvest game, I don't shoot to just burn cartridges. As I said earlier, I can purchase 7.62 x 39 ammo steel-cased for about $6.00 for 20 rounds in numerous places here locally and can get .223 ammo(brass cased) for a little under 10 bucks. The .22-250 and .243 WSSM is a different story, it usually just under 36 bucks when you can find it.

All that said, I am beginning to realize, that I am going to need more than one powder for my reloading needs. So could you list the powders for the specific calibers and I will consign myself to getting them.

Thanks in advance, your friend, Terry Uselton