H-870 in 300 weatherby or 7828

[roninflag]

I have a couple pounds of h-870 and 7828 . my son got a 300weatherby magnum. i am loading some 180 and 200 grain bullets for an up coming elk hunt which powder would you start with? thanks. ron

 

[Pdvdh]

7828 is what I'd use, given those two choices.

 

[RT2506]

Out of the two 7828 will probably get you more velocity plus in the future at least you might can get IMR 7828 because H-870 has been discontinued.

 

[roninflag]

i have MRP, Re-22, 26 and 25; H-4831. 7828 , and H-870 . i have one manual that says 95.0 grains of H-870 get 3140fps with a 200 grain bullet.

 

[chariotdriver]

3140 is normal for a 30-378 load, it's warm to hot in a 300WBY. How long is the bbl? I'd lean toward Re 26, 25, then 7828.

 

[cape cove]

I believe both would be good for those bullet weights, but as @RT2506 posted once your H-870 is gone there is no more to purchase and 2 lbs will not last long in the 300 Weatherby case. JMO

 

[roninflag]

My son and i theoretically have a 100 percent chance to draw our preferred bull elk unit this year. it has been considerable wait.