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Posted: 6/29/2008 11:02:05 PM EDT
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So, 7000 grains in 1 lb of powder. If you load approx. 25 grains per round, 1 lb of powder will yield about 280 bullets? What's the cheapest powder that you've used (.223) and were still satisfied with? On the same note, what about powder for handguns (9mm and .40 S&W.) Cheapest that you were still satisfied with? |
AA2230 in the 223 (plinking powder) Power Pistol in my 45...it will work good for the 40 and 9 too. |
Nearly all of the popular powders for .223 range from 17 to 19 bucks... Not much of a spread to factor in savings from one brand to another. (Varget, arguably the most popular, sells for +/-$19/lb - Reloader 15 - $17) But, IMHO, Reloader 15 has applications in the heavier bullet wt end (ie 69 and up) No sense in trying to save pennies(literally) while passing up the more suitable powder for your weight and distance. As far as cost per round, you MUST factor in spillage...IT WILL HAPPEN! It shouldnt change your overall costs by more than a coupla cents, but if you're a new re-loader and using a Dillon 550 throwing Varget, watch out! Good luck ... Remember, there are no stupid questions in this game docgary |
+1... I used to try to save a buck or two a pound, but now I just buy the biggest volume of Varget I can afford. I use it in all 4 of most most often used rifle calibers: .308, .223/ 5.56/ .35 Whelen, and .30/30. It meters great for me and is the most accurate. It is well worth to me paying $1-$2 a pound more and consolidating to the best, Varget. - AG |
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