What can I substitute for Ramshot Big Game?

Substitutes listed for Ramshot Big Game: Reloader 19. Always start at published minimum charges and work up — substitution is a starting point, not a 1:1 swap.

Is Ramshot Big Game good for .300 Winchester Magnum?

Ramshot Big Game is commonly listed for .300 Winchester Magnum (burn-rate rank #68). Other powders reloaders use for .300 Winchester Magnum include N550, Superperformance, N555. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Ramshot Big Game good for .338 Winchester Magnum?

Ramshot Big Game is commonly listed for .338 Winchester Magnum (burn-rate rank #68). Other powders reloaders use for .338 Winchester Magnum include N550, 203-B, N540. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Ramshot Big Game good for 7mm Remington Magnum?

Ramshot Big Game is commonly listed for 7mm Remington Magnum (burn-rate rank #68). Other powders reloaders use for 7mm Remington Magnum include Superperformance, D072.5, IMR 4320. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Ramshot Big Game

Slow-burning hunting ball powder for large game.

Manufacturer: Ramshot
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #68
Category: Magnum Rifle
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Magnum Rifle
Origin: Belgium
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #68 on the burn-rate scale · Magnum Rifle

Typical cartridges

.300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum, .30-06 Springfield

Substitutes

Listed substitutions with charge guidance. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Reloader 19 · Alliant Community

Similar burn rate zone for magnum rifle cartridges. Work up from starting data.

By cartridge

.300 Winchester Magnum also used: N550, Superperformance, N555

.338 Winchester Magnum also used: N550, 203-B, N540

7mm Remington Magnum also used: Superperformance, D072.5, IMR 4320

.30-06 Springfield also used: N110, Winchester 748, N530

Similar burn rate

#68S355Somchem #68IMR 4451IMR #68Reloader 19Alliant #67IMR 4350IMR #69H4831SCHodgdon

Supply & handling

Availability (US): Moderate
Shortage-prone: No
Suppressor-friendly: Yes
Flash-suppressed: No

About this powder

Ramshot Big Game is a medium-slow ball powder positioned for the classic hunting rifle cartridges — .270 Win, .30-06, 7mm Rem Mag, and .300 Win Mag at standard loads. Ball shape provides consistent metering, and low temperature sensitivity keeps it reliable from elk camp cold to late-season heat.

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