What can I substitute for Ramshot Hunter?

Substitutes listed for Ramshot Hunter: H4350. Always start at published minimum charges and work up — substitution is a starting point, not a 1:1 swap.

Is Ramshot Hunter good for .30-06 Springfield?

Ramshot Hunter is commonly listed for .30-06 Springfield (burn-rate rank #61). Other powders reloaders use for .30-06 Springfield include N110, Winchester 748, N530. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Ramshot Hunter good for .308 Winchester?

Ramshot Hunter is commonly listed for .308 Winchester (burn-rate rank #61). Other powders reloaders use for .308 Winchester include N110, Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is Ramshot Hunter good for .270 Winchester?

Ramshot Hunter is commonly listed for .270 Winchester (burn-rate rank #61). Other powders reloaders use for .270 Winchester include Reload Swiss RS60, Winchester 760, S243. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Lindcott Armory

Western Powders · Ball

Ramshot Hunter

Hunting-optimized ball powder at the H4350 burn rate.

Manufacturer: Ramshot
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #61
Category: Rifle Medium
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Rifle
Origin: Belgium
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #61 on the burn-rate scale · Rifle Medium

Typical cartridges

.30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .25-06 Remington

Substitutes

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

H4350 · Hodgdon Community

Similar burn rate. Ball powder — may achieve slightly higher velocity at same charge weight. Reduce charge by 2-4% from H4350 data and work up.

By cartridge

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

.308 Winchester also used: N110, Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230

.270 Winchester also used: Reload Swiss RS60, Winchester 760, S243

.25-06 Remington also used: Winchester 760, 2700, Vihtavuori N140

Similar burn rate

#61VargetHodgdon #61Vihtavuori N140Vihtavuori #61LT-32Accurate #61StaBALL MatchWinchester #60IMR 4320IMR

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

Ramshot Hunter is a slow ball powder for standard belted magnum hunting cartridges. Particularly effective in 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, and .338 Win Mag with heavy hunting bullets. Ball format provides consistent metering under field conditions where a portable press or funnel might be in use.

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