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dav1965
I am interested in reloading 9, 40, 45 pistol rounds and 270, 30-06, 7 Mag and 30-30. What would be the best powder. Also which takes small and large primers.

Also about how many 45 rounds would be in 1 pound of powder.

Also about how many 7 Mag rounds would be in a pound of powder.

Thanks David
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  • moonshine
    Buy 2-3 books
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  • babun
    quote:Originally posted by moonshine
    Buy 2-3 books


    Then go buy 3 more books.
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  • M1A762
    There is a sticky in the reloading forum that will point you in the right direction. The ABC's of reloading book will be a great place to start out. The info in the sticky lists books and equipment, read it carefully because it is solid info.

    I bought a Lyman expert turret press kit from Midway USA. It came with the Lyman reloading manual. All you need is dies, brass, powder and primers to start reloading. Lyman has good quality, it is a great value.

    The kits are a good start, but be aware that it is very easy to spend another $500 plus on more equipment to make the task of reloading easier and more enjoyable. [:)]
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  • charliemeyer007
    Books are your friend you need at least two so you can cross check the data.

    45 ACP with Bullesye or 231 is about 1500 rounds per pound.

    7 Rem Mag about 100 round per pound. I like ball powder for mine.

    Check for some friends to show you the ropes, its much faster and safer than learning on your own.

    When in doubt ask, could save your gun or yourself.
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  • dav1965
    I have the stuff i just have not started yet. I have RCBS reloader.
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  • Tailgunner1954
    9mm Small Pistol primers
    40S&W Small Pistol primers
    45ACP Large Pistol primers
    All the rifle rounds you mentioned take Large Rifle primers (depending on powder selected, the 7mag may require Large Rifle Magnum primers).
    7000gr/pound, simply divide 7000by the powder charge to get rounds/pound.
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  • hillbille
    as an easy starter, unique for pistol and shotgun, varget should do all the rifles you mentioned, that way only two powders to keep track of. A lot less chance of a screw up.
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  • tsr1965
    As has been suggested, and you will need one any way,get yourself a couple reloading manuals. Hornady, Nosler, and Barnes are very good brands of bullets.

    Here is another site you can look over, untill then.

    http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

    For your information, there are 7000 grains in a pound. So divide 7000 by how much powder you will be using for an individual load, an that will give you how many rounds per pound of powder it will yeild.

    Best
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  • cpermd
    I learned when I was 12 with the guidance of a good and smart friend
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  • SoreShoulder
    Varget will not give you top performance in 270 and 7 mag. Why not get some slower powders for those if you are using them at the rate of one can per box of bullets?
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  • jonk
    The best powder? Whatever works best in your gun. Simple as that. Varget, any brand of 4895, 4064, or any other mid rate burn rifle powder will do to start. The thing is, the 7mm Mag is going to like a slower powder (probably) that is TOO slow to get best results in the 30/30. But the ones I list will work in all of them, even if you don't get top velocity in the mag.

    For pistol, bullsye, unique, clays, red dot, and a few others will all get you where you need to be. For target, I prefer bullseye; it's the most economical and I find gives very good accuracy in all the rounds you list, even if not the top performer velocity wise.
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