Feb 18, 2023 · IMR 3031 has been around a long time. It fell out of favor because it can be difficult to meter through a standard lever type powder measure. Other than that it is a good …

Have used 3031 in 223, 30-30, 308, 7mm-08, 7-30 Waters, and 350 Rem Mag. In all of these 3031 is an okay powder. I think it is good in the 30-30, 7-30 waters case as it tends to be more …

Apr 15, 2013 · Snakepit, I cannot speak for IMR 3031, but if your friend can get hold of either IMR 4895 or even RE15, they've proven to be the best replacement for Varget in my .308, 25.5 " …

Nov 3, 2020 · Yes, the 3031 is probably too fast for the 243. You could find possibly find a load that will shoot, but anything near decent performance would be lacking. I have always …

Sep 5, 2022 · I need to reload for my AR 15 and AR10 with IMR3031, however I cannot find anybody in SA thats done this, hence the reason asking here. I would really appreciate …

Dec 11, 2024 · Winchester 760 is actually a bit too slow for a Garand. According to a 1986 article on loading for the M1 published in American Rifleman by John R. Clarke, powders should be …

Jan 1, 2015 · Elmer Keith recommended the 3031 powder for the 45-70 and he forgot more than I know, so I figured it would be a good powder to try, as well. IMR powders don't meter well but I …

Feb 9, 2024 · Other powders that I tried that work reasonably well were H322, and while I am not a big fan of ball powders, BLC 2 shot very well also. While I cannot attest to it personally, my …

A 125 gr spitzer (Sierra #2120) & between 50 to 52 gr of IMR 3031 is one of those loads that have shot well in every 06 I've tried it in. Very light recoil. Also 52 to 54 gr of IMR 4064 with 150s is …

Jun 15, 2022 · I've gotten good loads with Benchmark, 2230, 748, 3031, 4320, h-335, Old Herter's powders, and others over the past 50 yrs. Surprisingly I've never used 4198 as it wasn't …