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Thread: 303 powder?

  1. 02-05-2023, 06:47 PM #1
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    303 powder?

    Hello just after some info on what powder people recommend for reloading 303
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    Quote Originally Posted by Calvnz1 View Post
    Hello just after some info on what powder people recommend for reloading 303
    2208 and 2208
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    I have had good results with AR2208 and AR2209
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    Also Win748 or Belmont Action Rifle.
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    Buy a reloading manual for a start, But here is a list INR 4198 IMR 3031 AR 2207 IMR 4895 H4895 AR 2206H N140 AR 2208
    all will work will with the .303 and .308
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    2208, sorted.
    I’ve used 2206h, 2208 is better
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    I have recipes for handshaking 303s for 150 and 180gr projectiles by a certain gun doctor.
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    again i use 2208, 2209 and some of the imr powders are also good options
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    Greetings All,
    I use light loads in my .303 rifles with AR2206H which is ideal for the purpose. Many years ago I started with AR2201 but there were no .303 rifles in the cupboard for about 30 years. AR2209 was used briefly but now it is AR2206H all the way.
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    Very easy question - either 2208 or 2209 will give top velocities and perfect accuracy.
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    Staball 6.5 works well ,similar burn rate to AR2209.
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