Best All Around Rifle Powders For Newer Reloaders

[@p47rr]

You motivated me to get into reloading eight years ago. Was prepared for what’s going on now because of you. I can still afford to go to the range. Thank you!

[@trumpie5399]

My first powder I reloaded with in 30-06 back in early 70’s. My uncle along time Reloader since the early 60’s introduced me to reloading my first 30-06 with IMR 4895. After full circle I am using IMR 4895 today with the Barnes 175gr LRX @ 47.2 in LC brass. Accuracy still great !

[@Real11BangBang]

I saw the purple can in the thumbnail and immediately knew what kind of powder you were talking about.

[@OliverHomer-bi8wr]

Great motivated presentation. I have got into reloading 30 years ago, and I am still learning. That was good info. Thank you.

[@Tony-om5kr]

The hazmat fee is typically $20 on top of shipping for up to 48 lbs of powder. I would budget more to allow for bigger purchases so that the hazmat fee can be spread over a larger buy. I've also done group buys for myself and fellow reloaders and divided 8 lb kegs between us.

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

Tony549 - We used to do the same when we were shooting steel...burned lots of powder so we grouped together to make the big purchases and the powder was shipped to our range. Worked out well. Best to ya, Steve

[@teucer4]

Yes but now there’s quantity limits on that too, so I no longer bother mail ordering it

[@45oneshoystop]

I've been reloading for many years but still enjoyed the video and information.

[@gapster46]

IMR 4895 was the first powder I ever used. I used it for .308 with a Lee Loader. I don’t remember how I came to choose 4895, but probably from studying reloading manuals. Didn’t take long to replace the Lee Loader with a single stage press. Seating primers with a hammer made me nervous.

[@saint474747]

Thx for the video. I finally got a 308 and I remembered this video from 9 months ago. I ended up getting some 4895. Works like a charm.

[@johnblood3731]

Steve you should do a video where you ask questions instead of being a fountain of knowledge. I am sure a few people would pass out. Another great video.

[@SeedFiddler-kp4eg]

As a new reloader I want to thank you for sharing your experience and expertise. Since I don't have an unlimited supply of money, your advice about a few very versatile powders is invaluable. (And yes, I do have a .45-70, so the tip about the Triple 7 is also welcome advice.) Thank you so much for putting this out there. May God bless your day, Miles

[@anangryranger]

Great presentation! Simpler powders having wide range of cartridge use makes sense. Was impressed with your choices.👍 When I began loading in 1960, I had four powders to load anything from 9mm to 45-70. Four... Then I got caught up into having over 40 different types of powders! Total nonsense! Today I have six basic powders. Standardized loads for the weapons I use. By keeping it simple, I've made it easier and better.

[@peteralexben]

less is more, same with bullets and primers .if you got a good one (recipe )stay with it ,thats saves money.

[@edwardchapman1914]

4895 can cure a rainy day.. does not set the world on fire, nor make you more handsome, but it sends bullets down range highly accurately. With the powder shortage, I happen to try it out in my mini 14.. like I said does not set the world on fire, but boy what a tack driver. I been using it for years in my BLR 308, but in 223 I was pleasantly surprised.

[@herrprepper2070]

There’s such a shortage of powder, I am renting out 8 pound jugs of CFE223 as decorations for weddings, baptisms, etc..

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

Herr Prepper - LOL, that's pure outrageosity..!! Ha, ha, har..... Thanks HP, Steve

[@johnthompson9513]

How much I got a Brmitzfa coming up

[@scottkelly7051]

Now THAT is funny!

[@stephenhair5501]

Herr you go again!! That's hilarious!! I can relate to that name too. LOL

[@pg981]

Great explanations. Another favorite of mine is IMR 3031. 👍

[@markmccoy1512]

That’s a good one too

[@12floz67]

Absolutely, I use it for my 223,308 and 35 rem

[@troyelder56]

such a great video exactly what i’ve been wanting. the powder world is overwhelming and it’s hard to find a a place to start with such limited supply even years after this video

[@biggerbehindthetrigger2814]

I will always have a good supply of IMR 4895, IMR 4227, WIN 748 and Universal. Sorry I forgot win 231 and 296. I can cover almost everything with those powders. I like Universal and IMR 4227 for my lead bullets and the others for jacketed bullets. Even though I cast my own rifle bullets but I still like to have 1,000 jacketed bullets for my 5.56 and 7.62 rifles and carbines. I like to have 8 lbs of each just to be safe. I started to keep my powder out in my garage in a air tight container with a separate container for my primers just to be safe. I don't want a fire. I use a I lbs can of each I keep in the basement and refill my one lbs can of the same powder. I have about 60 lbs of powder and 30,000 primers. I feel much safer having it out of the house. I also love to load 45-70 and 44-40 in black powder. I have loaded some 45 LC in black powder. Fun stuff. Am I the only one paranoid enough to do this? Thanks for another great video old KZbin friend. You and Elvis Ammo are my oldest KZbin friends. You guys taught me how to powder coat 6 or do years ago. I could be off by a bit. I hope all is well with you. Happy Safe Shooting 🇺🇸💪.

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

Bbtt - You've got it figured out so well done..!! Thanks for being out there in the nether lands...Pyrodex was developed as a black powder substitute that was more safe to handle and store. Having a powder magazine is a good idea. You are well protected from times of shortage. As for flammables, we can have 60 gallons of gasoline in our car and truck - each gallon equal to the explosive power of 4 sticks of dynamite = 240 sticks of dynamite + a lot of other stuff that will burn. I always figured that if the house burns, the insurance policy will help us rebuild like the forest that comes back after a big fire. That actually happened to my in-laws whose house burned to the ground. Of course, we don't want that to happen to us, but that's why we buy the insurance. Have a great day, and thanks for your great comments... Steve

[@biggerbehindthetrigger2814]

@@FortuneCookie45LC hi Steve I'm sorry to hear about your in-laws home. Insurance can rebuild a home but it can't replace pictures and one of a kind things like my nephew's first firearm and it's a 4th generation to him. I was the third. My grandfather bought it in 1940 and it has been in the family since then. I was a Boyscout for 3 decades. I'm always prepared. I have 6 months of freeze dried food and 4 hand held Ham radios and we all have licenses and solar system to run the fridge and freezer and my CPAP machine. I even have several small power banks with solar panel built-in to charge the radios and flashlights and such. It's something that I have been doing for a decade at least. I'm not a survivalist or any thing like that. I just had grandparents that went through the depression here and in Germany. They all had a huge pantry because they all had to do without. They learned a valuable lesson and we're ready for anything. That's why I have a good stock of reloading supplies. Plus I was able to help out a few friends when they needed primers or powder. They would come over and we would reload together. The nice 5hing is that I taught them how to reload. If they ever had a question they would just call. Of they broke the rim off the case in the sizing die they would come over sand I would remove it. I would help them upgrade their equipment. It is fun watching them learn and grow in the reloading side if life. It's helped me make new friends. You were responsible for me casting and powder coating going back at least 5 or 6 years ago maybe longer. I can't thank you enough for opening that door for me. Not only do I get the feeling of pride of making the projectiles but to powder coat them and getting all perks of casting. First it makes the price per round unbelievably inexpensive. I can get any design of projectile I want. Powder coating is better for the firearm. It cuts down the amount of time you handle lead. You can controll the hardness to some degree. The projectiles look nice when they are colored in my favorite colors. Thank you so much and sorry this is so long. You know I talk a lot when im passionate about something and firearms and music are what I do for a living. Happy Safe Shooting Buddy. 🇺🇸💪

[@CoachKalu]

Sir, you are a great inspiration and a fine teacher. I salute you!

[@jerryking3208]

Don’t forget 3031, the universal powder. Works in a lot of applications.

[@ironhorse127]

My go to for 45-70

[@jerryking3208]

It was mine also for the 45-70. It shoots near same hole in my 22-250 Ruger bull barrel rifle.

[@machintelligence]

@@ironhorse127 Great for almost any straight case. 444 Marlin included.

[@357Addict]

The last powder I was able to buy before it all went away was 2 1lb canisters of 3031.

[@yooper7753]

Absolutely, IMR-3031 is extremely useful in various rifle cartridges.

[@robspath4203]

I always wondered what the 4895 story was. Thanks!

[@SA-lr1sf]

Thank you for all that you do for us. I learn each time I watch your video. You helped me make sense out of all of this.

[@3nien]

Thanks for the clear and easy to understand explanation and recommendations. Now I have the confidence to reload accordingly. You make a great professor.

[@hairy1harry1]

Welcome back . I thought maybe you said something politicly incorrect and had a terrible accident . Your videos always take the words out of my mouth . There's a few other multi-caliber powders , but you pretty much got it covered . Powder is hard to find , but sometimes I get lucky .I experiment a lot now ,as you do . You don't know til you try it . Keep 'em comin' Stay safe and healthy .

[@jerryking3208]

I sold a pound of 4064 to a friend who needed it for a hunting trip. I had 6lbs left so sold it to him for what it would cost today to replace it,$30.00. He was happy to get it.

[@ricktaylor5744]

4350 and 4831 are also great for the large case cartridges and heavy bullets.

[@alexllc2958]

I bought a box of 4350 8lb jugs about 25 year ago , still give the same result until today !

[@craigcherry876]

They also work very well in the 7mm calibers

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

RT - Those are indeed great powders - slow burners for magnums. 4831 was originally surplus 20mm Oerlikon cannon powder, the US Navy expended enough of that against the kamakazes during the battle of Okinawa to take care of the needs of all the magnum shooters of America for 25 years. The 40mm Bofors used a triple base (some might argue double base with the TNT derivative) powder specially designed for the Bofors that could not be sold to the public as surplus - same as all the 5", 8" and 16" cannon powders - all triple base. But 4831 was single base and fair game to be sold to Bruce Hodgdon for distribution to civilian shooters. When shooters think of magnum rifle powders, the first one that comes to mind is 4350. Good shootin' to ya, Steve

[@kabanchan5768]

I love your videos your soul reason I got into reloading good hear new vid from you

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

KC - Glad you got into reloading...it's a pastime that will serve you well, challenge you, and keep you engaged in life.... Best to ya, Steve

[@roberttolley5055]

Cookie ,another great video! Good to see you! Very nice trays . I'll have to check your trays out! Many prayer you and your family!!

[@bobborlog1677]

Ramshot tac has been my go to over the last 3 years especially since varget has gone crazy in price.

[@thomaspotthoff3139]

Allways a spectacular and informative video from you god sir! You've inspired me to get into Handloading through 2020/2021. Now getting into casting as well. Thank you for what you do!

[@rapidrrobert4333]

I use the plastic insert from .45 auto and LC boxes for reloading trays. Works perfectly.

[@jpb1231000]

I REALLY appreciate your INFO!!! You're a Good Man Cookie!!!

[@richardcooper6050]

My understanding of the history on Triple 7 is that when in development of that powder it was the 777 try that met his expectations. Great video and thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge for the new people on the block.

[@richardwaid4718]

Thank you fortune cookie, headed to your next video re handgun powders. Glad I bought the 8 lb of 4064 a year before I started loading rifle rds. Because it was on sale. Long time handgun reloader, but relatively new to rifle cartridges so this was good info for my rifle data. Best Regards, A new subscriber!

[@photobyTaps]

Thank you for all of your work

[@H2obuffalo0823]

Thank you Fortune Cookie, You have given me so much help with the learning curve on reloading. What a great channel you have made. I had no Idea what was in the black powder substitutes. I wrongly assumed it was some kind of modified smokeless. Hah! Thank you for the continued education, I have enjoyed your show for years!

[@GoldenClays1]

As usual, another really informative and educational video by Fortune Cookie. Thanks always giving you best and sharing your great knowledge!

[@luvtahandload7692]

Great information on very useful and versatile powders, FC! Thanks for posting this on YT! I really like the long-cut IMR 4064. Works very well in many applications. I think that if Hodgdon included a de-coppering agent in Winchester 748, that would be about the best thing ever for prairie dog shooters. Lower flame temperature, easy metering, little to no copper fouling. What's not to like? Call it 748 CFE. Thanks for the vid, Cookie.

[@chriscosby2459]

IMR 4895 is one of my favorite powders, I have used the powder in .223, 6.5 TCU, and light bullets in 7 Rem Mag.

[@henrysara7716]

Sound like you went to Bs As and danced tango. Thank you for your clip again about rifle powders.

[@cs_yt]

It's good to put a face on a voice. This is the first time I've seen you, but a long time viewer. I use Triple Seven on my rolling block, but for some reason wherever I go TRiple SEven and Pyrodex are readily available in my area. Nonetheless, I stoked up. Cheers!

[@varanidguy]

Great and informative video. My two go-to powders are AR-Comp and Varget. They have very similar characteristics and performance, but even before the shortages, AR-Comp was pretty scarce. Powder Valley thankfully regularly restocks Varget so it looks like AR-Comp is out for the foreseeable future, which is a damn shame because most of my load development was done with it.

[@bustabass9025]

I handload and shoot a lot of magnum caliber/cartridge rifles. My go to stable of powders include IMR-7828, IMR-4350, Retumbo, H1000, H4831, and Reloader 19 & 22. Depending on the caliber/cartridge some of them also work very well in light and medium caliber/cartridge rifle loads as well.

[@G19Jeeper]

H4350, H4895, Varget and 4831 will always be on my shelf. Benchmark is a great on for .223 as well

[@l.p.5259]

Try the bmark in a 308 with a 155gr bullet. Never seen a rifle that wouldn’t shoot it well between 43-44 grns

[@G19Jeeper]

@@l.p.5259 I’ve found 4064 to work just as well, I am stingy with my Benchmark lol

[@aussiesteveakastevecallagh2280]

Great video Man thank you Steve from Australia

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

SC - Hello to all the great Aussies...!! Best to ya, bro...Steve

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

My favorite rifle powder is H414, it’s ball so it meters well, gets fastest velocity in many calibers and bullet weights. I load .243, .30-06, .270, 6.5X55 with it. 748 is the perfect powder for .223 and .30-30.. I do use 4895 for all my military .30-06 loads. I have 24lbs of WCC844 and 8 of WCC846 which I also use in .223. I have used wolf primers but have misfires with WCC powders, but using CCI I get 100% ignition.

[@mefirst5427]

I find IMR-4895 works well in my M1A and IMR-4064 in my Remington 700 in .308 Winchester

[@jimbrock8310]

I use 4064 with great success for my M1 Garand's! H380 for my fast calibers and 4350 for my bolt action 06 and 308.

[@aussiesteveakastevecallagh2280]

Hey there Mr Cookie from Australia My go to reloading power over here is adi 2208 which we export to you guys in the US and you rebrand it as Hodgdon Varget , I have found over many years reloading and shooting mainly f class the best all round powder on the market , it’s easy to load , very consistent and works perfectly in extremely hot or cold conditions , i have tried other brands with various burn rates but always come back to 2208 , thanks for taking the time and sharing your knowledge i hope you are all well and staying safe ove there . Steve .

[@michaelsavage4414]

I've used 4895 and 4064 for years and have to rate them as my favorite powders. Varget is a new one I've had good luck with also, but I've never use 748 before. Years ago I had a .243 that loved 4064! Great video Fortune Cookie! I haven't seen you in quite a while. I hope you have been okay!

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

Michael - Thanks for your comments - much appreciated. And thanks for your sharing about your use of 4895 and 4064. Have a great day, Steve

[@danielsalach1234]

748 came out for the AR when 4895 gummed out the gas tube and the bolt would not seat after a few days of combat.

[@michaelsavage4414]

@@danielsalach1234 Good to know! Thanks!

[@bradleyswasey6778]

Your a wealth of knowledge Sir. I always enjoy your videos. I really like IMR 4895 I wish it was more available.

[@tomlanore4283]

Been using varget for years to load 223 Remington. Have half an 8lb jug of varget. Bought an 8lb jug of 4895 few years a go. Still has factory seal on it. I have a good variety of powder from it was available. Standard small pistol primers i am low on.

[@greybone777]

Love varget. Super versatile 👌

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

TL - Yes, we're all low on something...and some are low on everything.... Best to ya, Steve

[@edstimator1]

Great show cookie. I’ve used all of those and found them to function as you did. I’ve found bullseye to be a very versatile pistol powder. Good information for all you newbs

[@blueridgeboy6791]

First I wonna say awesome video. Secondly if anyone shoots a muzzleloader, triple 7 is unbeatable in a smokepole, it's all that I use. I plan on testing 748 in my ar15, varget is accurate in everything I've shot it in,, except I get way slower velocities and once you hit the high end of the pressure varget goes nuts so be ware there, keep loads mild an don't worry about velocity an it'll drive tacs, but so far imr 4895 I only had one lb of just on a whim an man that stuff is awesome in a ar or bolt gun in respective calibers.

[@Chevy2U]

Great info & history

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Good morning Steve. Thanks for sharing another informative video with us. You Sir, are a walking Encyclopedia for firearms related information. I use to load my . 243 Winchester ammo with IMR 4350 for the best accuracy out of my rifle. IMR 4895, like you said, was my go to powder for my .30/06 hunting rifles. It's been some years since I've done any reloading, I'd have to start over like a Newby with all the new powders out there. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and knowledge with us Steve. You're the man. Keep your POWDERS dry folks. Stan

[@RealDeanWinchester]

I for one envy you for being on a first name basis. Thank you for making it very clear.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

@@RealDeanWinchester I'm a bit slow today, I had my 76th B-Day on the 14th. Would you care to be a bit more transparent in your comment? I've been following FortuneCookie45LC for many years. He has always proved to be a friendly person whom I admire for his firearms related articles and, his Gardening and Culinary skills. If at anytime he says he's offended by me calling him by his first name, I'll stop. I'd sure appreciate you expounding on your statement and, you have my permission to call me Stan. Stan

[@RealDeanWinchester]

@@harrisonmantooth3647 happy birthday. Looking back at that, I was being a bit snarky and feel like i shouldn't have said that. My apologies.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

@@RealDeanWinchester 👍Everything's cool. I find myself getting to be a lot more crotchety as I age. Like i said earlier, today hasn't gone well and I guess my feelings were too sensitive. Sorry for going off the way I did. FortuneCookie45LC; Sorry I demonstrated poor judgment and attitude on your channel. My apologies to you Sir and your other guests. Stan

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

Harrison Mantooth - Hello to you, sir..!! That 4350 in the 243 would be excellent for the long heavy bullets so popular now in the long range games. Best to ya, Stan... Steve

[@francoyorio313]

Thanks for the video and beautiful t-shirt. Greetings from Buenos Aires.

[@nancybarnes29]

excellent review of powder choices. i always learn something useful from your videos.

[@leilu9431]

I have been following your program. I like it very much. It is very educational. Thank you for this!!!

[@untermench3502]

IMR 4895 or H4895 are still my favorites. If I had to choose between the two, it would be H4895 because it has less of a graphite coating, thus it is the easiest to ignite in reduced loads.

[@halfdollar86]

I prefer H4895 as well but have bought a couple pounds of IMR 4895 lately because I am low on H4895.

[@arturomendoza1731]

Great video, better info. I'm a new reloader. I appreciate your knowledge and it's invaluable. Keep up the good work.

[@halfdollar86]

You mention some of my favorite powders. My highest volume cartridges that I load are 223/5.56, 308, 6.5 and 6cm. Some of my favorites are H4350, Varget, H4895, H322, IMR 8208 XBR, AR Comp, 2520, Tac, CFE 223, and I have come to respect SW Precision as well. I haven’t loaded a lot of W748 but what I have really surprised me in the accuracy dept. H335 is a great ball powder for volume plinking loads that I have found success with varmint loads as well. I have a bunch of powders and wish I could consolidate them down to less. When you could go to the store and get any powder you wanted I was very guilty of grabbing a lb of something I haven’t tried just to try it. Sometimes I love trying new loads as much as shooting. I have stumbled on some great loads this way as well. If I only could load one powder for a single cartridge it would be h4350 for my 6.5 and 6 cm, Varget for my 308, and I’m not sure on 223. I load every single powder mentioned with the exception of h4350 in 223.

[@75vuong]

Really appreciate what you do and your channel

[@hardmartseven6880]

Sir, your content is very good. Keep up the great info. I look forward to learning as much as possible.

[@fergusonlandmanagementweld3696]

I subscribed just because of your name! I love a good sense of humor!

[@rohawaha]

No powder shortage in my area " Florida " just primers like everywhere else . I did have the sense to stock up on primers just before the Pandemic , I go to the range weekly and there for a while there were only reloaders .

[@jerryking3208]

Thank you.

[@ivobiancucci4528]

Well payday was yesterday so I am going to buy some IMR 4895 thought I would have cash left over but clicking on this video depleted my reserves

[@markfair7648]

I use the triple 7 2ff in my pa pellet ultra light flintlock. But I first put 1 full shot of 4f black powder from my pan charger flask down than the 777 and seat my bullet . Than I prime my pan and shoot works every time with a Sharp flint.

[@dirkaloha]

Excellent information, thank you!

[@nancybarnes29]

hello fortune cookie, this is robert using nancy's computer to talk to you about the 12ga. svorag slug development. 1. im not sure the "tail wads" are a necessity. i was watching the slow motion films of the 40mm sabot/ 120mm rhinemetal rifle developed for the mail battle tanks used in bot a rifle form and smooth bore form. the sabot is only of utility until the projectile is out the tube. uniform bore contact appears to be the whole game as it would relate to shotgun slugs considering that from ignition to impact at 100 yds is a second. 2. ive miked 50 of the russian slugs cast w/ roto metals hard ball lead and the specs are incredibly tight by that i mean the front belt mikes .725 and the rear belt .695 boringly perfect. 3. the barrel on my rem. 1100 deer slayer smoth bore mikes .706 3. no matter what one sticks in the tube end of the russian slug as soon as ignition/compression takes place its gonna kink alightly hence inaccurate presentment of the slug with only its front forcing band at full bore contact as a true guide down the barrel. perhaps a better solution might be nesting the base of the slug { as it sits on any full bore plastic wad} on a 1/4 kapok or synthetic felt wad. this would allow the slug to orient itself within the case through the mechanics of ignition and bore travel. yes i know that Dr. Bereneke did the heavy lifting in 1898 and i kneel at the altar in hommage to his work having used his slugs on hundreds {632 exactly} of targets over 60 years. but i thinks we should try this. 4. alternatively if one modifies the rear band of the mold with 4 "dimples" 2 each side in the rear band at points equidistant to the bore axis to bring contact w/bore at those 4 points up to even w/ the front band it might solve the whole issue. let know what you think, and hope i've not been too long winded. your fellow hot lead wanderer. Robert

[@Dwayne7834]

Thanks for sharing your information. Great video.

[@mrfood34]

Great video a lot of good information thank you.

[@michaeltrongone5768]

Would 748 work well in a 308 with 150 grain soft point?

[@BR-pj8ii]

Does RCB have a sizer die for sizing cast bullets.

[@tammamshud]

Even though Varget { AR 2208 our equivalent in Australia} is made in Australia it is still difficult to source. Dosent matter which Gunshop you go to you get the same response, "Yes we have it on order but when we get it who knows". I share your frustration. We aussies even find it difficult to source Alliant , Hogden or even winchester powders.

[@l.a.3887]

Very nice loading block thanks for all the information Very helpful

[@COMB0RICO]

Love that history story! Thanks from Texas.

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

COMBORICO - Stay well, Tex..!! Best to all y'all.... Steve

[@COMB0RICO]

@@FortuneCookie45LC Y'all come back now, ya here? Thank you, sir!

[@tafino]

Such great advice, starting with the pounce strategy!

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

I have around 9 lbs of Varget collecting dust. Never really found a niche for it in my loads. Use a lot more W748 and 4064.

[@michaelweymouth4015]

Still have?

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

@@michaelweymouth4015 Yea. I still do use it, just not in any loads I shoot a lot of. It's a great powder.

[@Zombiehunter2086]

Varget is my favorite. Very universal in many calibers, its not the fastest powder, but its very accurate in all my loads.

[@trumpie5399]

IMR 4064 used in M118LR and M118 ammo .

[@barryd.thomassr.9156]

Another Great informative Video! You are a Fantastic Source!

[@KillerKev1961]

I use IMR 4895 for reloading everything from 5.56 to 338LM.

[@johnny30806]

EXCELLENT Information. Thank you Sir

[@ronkasallis8587]

I like watching your videos. Your very knowledgeable . Thank you for making such great videos

[@robertpowell2746]

Fortune cookie 748 ball powder is my to-go powder for 30-30 Winchester and 308 Winchester.

[@nebelwerfer199]

I love 748. Its great in my cast bullet loads and semi autos too.

[@ColKorn1965]

I just inherited some from my father. Yay.

[@larslippard9916]

Always enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@larkinoo]

Good and interesting video Fortune Cookie, thanks.

[@texpatriot8462]

I want to collect some of those old metal cans.

[@AryDontSurf]

They sell them at the shop near me, as well as vintage primer/cartridge packaging. That stuff always looks so dang cool

[@HadleyRille1]

FortuneCookie45LC, I do enjoy your videos. I just want to let folks know what I've learned about Pyrodex . First I have been shooting black powder for 40+ years. When Pyrodex came out my uncle & I decided to try Pyrodex for us to hunt with & it does not work well in cold weather. It would hang fire in cold temperatures, any temperatures below 32° fahrenheit. Itried it a bunch of times with the same result. I ended up giving it away. We went back to real black powder, namely Goex . I do like the other powders you have showed us. I also like CFE 223 too, and it will even clean any old build up of copper in your barrel too.

[@halfdollar86]

I was thinking 4064 may have been used with a 175smk load for the military? Maybe mk316 mod 0? I believe R15 is used for another similar load. I have always heard that Federal used IMR 4064 in a federal gold medal match 308 load

[@michaelweymouth4015]

Hey Steve, I’m a barber just retired due to cancer I really love sitting in on your videos. It’s like when all the men would shoot the shit about guns, and glory, and the old days of thunder at the shop! Always great data. I’ve been looking into getting some IMR4227 for all around, what’s your take on it too?

[@tiktoksquids9144]

Great job

[@chuckschillingvideos]

You seem to imply that Hodgdon 4895 and IMR 4895 are interchangeable. It's my understanding that these powders are NOT identical nor interchangeable and reloading data for one powder cannot be used for the other.

[@greglaroche1753]

Another interesting video. I enjoy the little bit of history. But what about IMR 3031?

[@scottscheuerman6170]

Varget powder is great in the 22-250 while I like 4064 IMR is good for 30-06 with 150 grain bullets 4831 in Hogden and imr is useful for some of mag cartridges and cartridges like 25-06 and 270win

[@jtkrpm1]

Would 4064 be the closest to what Russia used for 7.62x54r? From the look of grains it does look similar. I have reloader 15 but, it does not match velocity of the factory rounds

[@doghousedon1]

How will Tripple7 work in real muzzleloaders? Such as a 12 guage double shotgun and 54 cal rifle, both front loaders?

[@solomongrundy9735]

I love IMR and H4895, I wish I could find more of it.

[@markfair7648]

Triple 7 needs a good hot flame to get it going. But it works great.