What is 748 ball powder used for?
This powder in particular can be used for a wide array of centerfire rifle loads like the 223 Remington, 30-30 Winchester, and the 308 Winchester. Winchester 748 powder is a low flame temperature, and subsequently perfect for extending the life of the rifle barrel, especially for routine reloaders.
What can you load with Winchester 748 powder?
223 Remington cartridges
Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. The low-flame temperature extends barrel life compared to other similar speed powder.
How many grains of powder are in a 243?
High-Velocity 6mm for Long-Range, Varminting, and Tactical Use
| Powder | Grains | Velocity |
|---|---|---|
| Reloader 25 | 47.5 | 3150 fps |
| .243 Ackley Improved Loads Below — DO NOT USE in Standard Case | ||
| IMR 4895 | 41.5 | 3630 fps |
| H414 | 48.0 | 3760 fps |
What powder does Hornady use in 243?
. 243 Winchester (Using 95/100 GR Hornady Bullets)
| Wt. | Bullet | Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Remarks: maximum load | ||
| 100 | Hornady SP or BTSP | IMR-4831 |
| Remarks: | ||
| 100 | Hornady SP or BTSP | IMR-4831 |
What is the shelf life of smokeless powder?
When properly stored, an unopened container of smokeless powder has an indefinite shelf life, but once it is opened, the stabilizers it contains begin to slowly but surely weaken. Even then it can still last for a very long time.
Is H4350 good for 243?
H4350 is ideal in the WSM family of calibers (270, 7mm, 30, 325) and is also the standard in such cartridges as the 243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, 270 Winchester, 338 Winchester Magnum and many more. For magnums with light- to moderate-weight bullets, it can’t be beat! Available in 1 lb.
What grain does 243 come in?
243 ammunition are available with bullet weights ranging from 55 grains (3.6 g) up to 115 grains (6.8 g). Twist rate of the barrel can sometimes be a factor in deciding which bullets to use, 1:10 being the most popular as it is sufficient to stabilize up to 100 gr bullets.
What kind of powder is benchmark?
Hodgdon Benchmark Smokeless Gun Powder Hodgdon Powder offers the largest selection of quality smokeless propellants for any reloading application. Hodgdon Benchmark Powder in stock now for sale,as the name implies, this Extreme Extruded propellant was developed for precision cartridges.