If you could have just one powder......

[Mr. 16 gauge]

O.K., if you could have just one powder to reload all the calibers that you reload for, which one would it be?

I just got done looking through my database, and for me the choice would be IMR 4064....I have accurate loads for everything that I load for using this powder (.223, .30/30, .308, 30-06, 6.5 Swede).

For handguns, the choice would be Unique (.380, 9mm, .38 Super, .38 special, .357, & .44 mag). Definetly would limit my hunting abilities with the magnums, but would still keep 'em shooting.

[Ol` Joe]

Unique covers the pistols just fine, the rifles though....

I`d say I could go with one of the 4350s if it wasn`t for the 223. I guess Varget or H4895 would be possible one powder do it alls if I`ve no other choice.

[Rapier]

If push comes to shove you can load just about everything with Unique. 25 ACP to 458 Winchester. By any other name, it would still be very Unique.
Best,
Ed

[bulletpusher]

If you check through most of the loading manuals, Varget is probably one of the most universally usable powders anywhere.

It will will work in all of the .223 size cases, all of the .308 size cases, all of the .30-06 cases, and even all of the cases in the class of the 6.5mm sweed, 7mm-57, .257 Roberts, ect., ect.

Every cartridge that I've tried it in it has improved the shootablity using a little less powder and improved accuracy.

My best friend and I have personally used it in the .308, .30-06, .270 and .25-06 with excellent results.

Are there other powders out there that will work, yes absolutely right there are, but Varget seems to meet the needs and requirements of almost every non magnum cartridge in existence.

Just a little thought on the subject for grins.

[skeet]

[QUOTE=Mr. 16 gauge;331763] I just got done looking through my database, and for me the choice would be IMR 4064....
For handguns, the choice would be Unique (.380, 9mm, .38 Super, .38 special, .357, & .44 mag). ]

I would have to agree. Unique is soooo useable and the 4064 will cover the uses is many different rifle calibers.

[Joe Boleo]

Unique comes to mind and I use it for a lot of loads. I would have to add IMR4895 and would be just fine. Take care...
Joe

[Jack]

I'd vote for Unique as the most universal pistol powder. For rifles, the aforementioned 4064, 4895, and Varget would be good choices. So would AA 2520.
I once tried to winnow down the number of powders I used. That project got abandoned rather quickly. I think you'll find that one or more of your firearms just doesn't like whatever powder you've chosen as your universal powder, and that performance is compromised in some others.

[Rocky Raab]

If I could have just one kind of powder ...

I'd have to get rid of about 75!

[popplecop]

Unique for pistol, varget for rifle. If only one would have to be 4227 as it will cover some of my handguns and my 45-70s, which I hunt with the most.

[Skinny Shooter]

VARGET for rifle.

[dovehunter]

In my case it would be a no-brainer for shotshell & handguns: Unique. For rifles it would be harder but, considering what I reload for, I could probably live with 4064 for everything.

[spike1]

I only use Hodgdon H4895 for all my rifles and Bullseye for all my handguns. They perform well and look different so you can't screw them up

[model8]

i gotta say 4064 i can load my 32 rem my 30-30 my 06 and most others with it not totally universal but close enought for me

[Catfish]

I hope you are kidding! :eek::eek::eek:

[Evan03]

h4831sc
covers the 2506 220 3006 270 22/250 the 22hornet throughs a curve in there ill just get rid of that caliber

right now i have about 8 powders on the bench and each calibers seems to prefer something difrent

[Gil Martin]

I agree with Unique for handguns and shotguns and IMR4895 for rifles. All the best...
Gil

[Seawolf1090]

Having tried Unique in three different pistol calibers and been very disappointed, I now use Bullseye almost exclusively - the exceptions being Lil Gun for .22 Hornet and .357 Magnum.
RedDot is my Number Two 'go to' powder. My smallest pistol caliber is 7.62 Nagant, the largest is .45ACP. Either powder does them all.

For rifles, I am currently really liking Ramshot's TAC. Loads nearly all my rifle calibers. For the milsurps, I still prefer the IMR4895 though. Some 'odder' milsurp calibers don't have data yet for the TAC powder.

[GoodOlBoy]

Trail Boss. Yeah my loads would be mild, but I have yet to find anything it couldn't me loaded in and wasn't accurate in.

GoodOlBoy

[357Maximum]

Gold Bond Medicated

[skeet]

Gold Bond Medicated

Hhehehehehehe. Good one!! ya coulda said cocaine!!

[Rottweiler]

Varget for rifles.
Unique or Bullseye for handguns

[jefferson herb]

One powder? ok,I'll bite.It's not efficient but will work in all firearms....BLACK!!!They can't stop you from using it if you have access to alder and willow[easy for me],quite a bit of work,and you can make the stuff yourself.Go figgure.