Powder options for .300 Win Mag?

2ndtimer · Apr 7, 2021

Given the current lack of availability of "the usual suspects" powder for .300 Win Mag, has anyone tried some of the "other guys" that one might actually be able to purchase online or face to face? Reloder 26, H-1000, Retumbo are virtually impossible to find, unless you want to consider taking out a second mortgage on your house. The old school options, H-4831, IMR-4831, 4350, Reloder 22, 23 and 25 are almost as hard to find or pricey. Other viable options?
I have some Ramshot Hunter as well as some Alliant Power Pro 4000-MR, which might be an option. The 4000-MR seems okay, but a little on the fast side. I am primarily interested in heavier bullets for longer range hunting applications, deer, elk and antelope in the 180 gr and up. I haven't tried the Hunter yet, but have a couple pounds on hand having picked them up last summer on sale at BiMart for $25 a pound before everyone completely lost their minds buying everything off all the shelves everywhere.
It seems like Hodgdon Hybrid 100-V might also be one that pops up occasionally and lasts more than the 3-4 minutes that the more popular powders sell out in. This isn't so much for me, my recoil tolerance ends around the .270 WSM with 150 gr bullets. But my son and his buddy have the .300's and want to wring them out. And with the current demand for ammo and components, are looking to me for assistance.
Thanks in advance.

DirectDrive · Apr 8, 2021

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MeanDean · Apr 8, 2021

Norma 217 and MRP come to mind as well as Ramshot LRT and Accurate Magpro. All of those were available to purchase online in the past month or two.

deadeye · Apr 8, 2021

IMR 7828 for heavy or 4064 for lighter bullets is what I use. My go to rifle powder is 4064 but I have a select few others for some of the oddballs.

2ndtimer · Apr 8, 2021

Thanks for the comments. I was hoping that someone might have some personal experience with those rare occasionally available powders. Two years ago, I would have just bought a pound of Hybrid 100-V or Norma 217 or Ramshot Magnum and given it a try. But today, it is challenging to find it available, pay a significantly higher price, plus hazmat for a single pound. If I could confirm suitability of one of the available products, I could perhaps order an 8 lb keg with confidence.