WC872 Surplus Powder in a 338 Norma?

[diderr]

What are your guy's thoughts on running this 50bmg surplus powder in a 338 norma? I found some, and it's rather inexpensive. Yes. I understand it's better to run commercial powders, but I only have 2 pounds of retumbo left. I cant find anymore magnum type powders other than BMG stuff. Also have the choice of WC857, WC860, and WC867.
Thanks.

 

[diderr]

K. How about in a lapua?

 

[No1]

WC 872 and 867 will work. Especially with 250g and heavier bullets. It should burn slightly slower than H1000 or Retumbo. I like burning the stuff because it's cheap, like me.

 

[diderr]

WC 872 and 867 will work. Especially with 250g and heavier bullets. It should burn slightly slower than H1000 or Retumbo. I like burning the stuff because it's cheap, like me.

What do you think is better? 872 or 867?

 

[Rem7]

Wideners has Norma 217 powder in stock. Norma manual has it listed as a powder choice. I picked up 6 lbs but have not tried it yet.... In the same boat you are in!

 

[diderr]

Wideners has Norma 217 powder in stock. Norma manual has it listed as a powder choice. I picked up 6 lbs but have not tried it yet.... In the same boat you are in!

thanks for the heads up brotha!

 

[No1]

The increasing numbers means slower burn rate. I've only used 867 and 872. I'd get the 867 myself. But wouldn't hesitate to try the 857 or 860 if I thought a titch faster would be beneficial for the application. I know I'd use a chrono and start any of them at 81.0g in the Norma with a 250g bullet and work up.

 

[Flea21]

Interesting... I just got 48lbs of 867 in tpday for my 50bmg. Its more powder than ill need for a LONG time. A With that said, im wondering as well for my 338 Lapua Magnum. I use H1000 for those but if I an make really good ammo with a cheaper costing powder, od switch in a heartbeat. Any thoughts there?

 

[rcamuglia]

Tried H-870 (T870) in the Norma Mag with the 250 Accubond. Waaaay too slow burning.

WC-872 will be too slow as well. Had good luck with Ramshot Magnum burn rate powders.

I'd be interested to see what RL-33 would do...