The powder that showed the best uniformity and yielded the best accuracy is IMR 4831.

 

100 GR. SP

58.6 gr     IMR 4831     3100 FPS

 

110 GR. HP    

57.3 gr     IMR 4831     3000 FPS

 

130 GR. SP

57.6 gr      IMR 4831     2900 FPS

 

140 GR. BTSP

54.1 gr      IMR 4831     2800 FPS

 

150 GR. SP or RN

52.9 gr      IMR 4831     2700 FPS

 

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                                Ken Water's Pet Load

130 gr Sierra Spitzer

57.0 gr    IMR 4831       OAL 3.33   MOST ACCURATE LOAD TESTED

3/4 moa                 3000 FPS

 

150 gr Sierra Spitzer

57.0 gr    WW 785     2800 FPS     OAL 3.33

MOST ACCURATE 150 GR LOAD.

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Reloader / Firearm / Caliber

	[email protected] Ruger Redhawk .44 Rem. Mag.		[email protected] Ruger Blackhawk .357 Magnum		[email protected] Savage 110 .22-250
	[email protected] Marlin 444 Marlin 444		[email protected] Weatherby Mark V .300 Weatherby Magnum		[email protected] Colt Python .357 Magnum
	[email protected] Sig / Colt .45 ACP		[email protected] S & W 25-2 .45 Long Colt		[email protected] Ruger Redhawk .44 Rem. Mag.
	[email protected] 1884 Trapdoor Springfield .45-70 Government		[email protected] Remington Model 700 7mm Remington Magnum		[email protected] Ruger M77VT .220 Swift
	[email protected] Ruger Redhawk .44 Rem. Mag.		[email protected] Winchester Model 70 .220 Swift		[email protected] Savage 110 .243 Winchester
	[email protected] S & W Model 28 .357 Magnum		[email protected] Colt 1911A .45 ACP		[email protected] AR 15 Custon .223 Remington
	[email protected] S & W Model 686 .357 Magnum		[email protected] Win. Mod. 70 Heavy Varm. .222 Remington		[email protected] Savage 10 FP .308 Winchester
	[email protected] Interarms Mark X 300 Winchester Magnum		[email protected] Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt		[email protected] Glock 21 .45 ACP
	[email protected] Ruger Super Redhawk .44 Rem. Mag		[email protected] Custom PPC Revolver .38 Special		[email protected] Smith & Wesson 629 .44 Remington Magnum
	[email protected] Winchester Mod. 70 Varm .223 Remington		[email protected] Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Rem. Mag.		[email protected] WIN MOD 70, PRE 64 .375 H&H Magnum
	[email protected] Colt 1911 .45 ACP		[email protected] Winchester Mod 70 .308 Winchester		REMOVED BY REQUEST
	[email protected] Firestar Plus 9mm Luger		[email protected] Winchester Mod. 94 30-30 Winchester		[email protected] Rem. 700 BDL Sendero 300 Winchester Magnum

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.444 Marlin
Marlin 444 manufactured 1965 (first year production)
Barrel: 24" Micro-Groove Rifling
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reference #725

Cartridge: Remington
Fired: Once
Trim-to-Length: 2.220"
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Bullet Manufacturer/Type: Hornady 265 grain FP
Powder Manufacturer/Type: IMR 4198
Powder Charge: 42 grains
Cartridge Overall Length: 2.550"
Approximate Velocity: 2000 fps

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reference #917

Cartridge: Remington
Fired: Once
Trim-to-Length: 2.220"
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Bullet Manufacturer/Type: Remington 240 grain SP
Powder Manufacturer/Type: IMR 4198
Powder Charge: 46 grains
Cartridge Overall Length: 2.550"
Approximate Velocity: 2150 fps

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300 Savage
Savage Model 99
Barrel: 24"
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reference #319

Cartridge: Remington
Fired: New
Trim-to-Length: 1.865"
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Bullet Manufacturer/Type: Hornady 150 grain BTSP
Powder Manufacturer/Type: IMR 4064
Powder Charge: 41 grains
Cartridge Overall Length: 2.600"
Approximate Velocity: 2500 fps

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reference #319

Cartridge: Remington
Fired: New
Trim-to-Length: 1.865"
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Bullet Manufacturer/Type: Hornady 130 grain SP
Powder Manufacturer/Type: IMR 4064
Powder Charge: 42.5 grains
Cartridge Overall Length: 2.550"
Approximate Velocity: 2650 fps

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reference #319

Cartridge: Remington
Fired: New
Trim-to-Length: 1.865"
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Bullet Manufacturer/Type: Winchester 64 grain (.224") in a .308" sabot
Powder Manufacturer/Type: IMR 4064
Powder Charge: 38 grains
Cartridge Overall Length: 2.435"
Approximate Velocity: 3750 fps

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.44 Remington Magnum
Ruger Redhawk
Stainless Steel
Barrel: 5-1/2"
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reference #319

Cartridge: Remington
Fired: Once
Trim-to-Length: 1.280"
Primer: CCI #350
Bullet Manufacturer/Type: Speer 270 grain Gold Dot
Powder Manufacturer/Type: Winchester 296
Powder Charge: 22 grains
Cartridge Overall Length: 1.610"
Approximate Velocity: 1300 fps

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reference #1023

Cartridge: Remington
Fired: Once
Trim-to-Length: 1.280"
Primer: CCI #350
Bullet Manufacturer/Type: Meister 240 grain LSWC
Powder Manufacturer/Type: Alliant Unique
Powder Charge: 8 grains
Cartridge Overall Length: 1.600"
Approximate Velocity: 950 fps

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.25-06 Remington
Ruger MK77MKII VT
Stainless Steel
Barrel: 26"
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reference #324

Cartridge: Federal
Fired: Once
Trim-to-Length: 2.484"
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Bullet Manufacturer/Type: Speer 87 grain HPTNT
Powder Manufacturer/Type: IMR 4350
Powder Charge: 54 grains
Cartridge Overall Length: 3.125"
Approximate Velocity: 3300 fps

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reference #321

Cartridge: Remington
Fired: Once
Trim-to-Length: 2.484"
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Bullet Manufacturer/Type: Hornady 117 grain BTSP
Powder Manufacturer/Type: IMR 4350
Powder Charge: 48 grains
Cartridge Overall Length: 3.200"
Approximate Velocity: 2800 fps