I have used a lot of different powders at one time or another but to be honest there are only a few I would not want to be without, most of the powders I would choose are multi-caliber powders that may not be the best performers in all calibers but good enough to get the job done without a lot of fuss. What are your thoughts ?
Handgun / shotgun powders , HS--6 for heavy shotgun and some medium heavy handgun cartridges I prefer HS-7 but it's not made anymore but have enough to get by. Red dot for shotguns and small handgun cartridges, Win 231 or HP-38 small caliber handgun powder and lite loadings for large handgun cartridges. unique for shotgun and handguns, H-110 or Win-296 for magnum handgun and small rifle.
Rifle powders, Tac for smaller to medium rifle cartridges, Hodgdons or Imr 4895 both great powders from small rifle cartridges up to 458 win mags, H-4831 or Imr 4831 for 270 / 30-06 class cartridges, H-1000 for larger magnums such as 300 Wby,
There are a few powders I didn't list in the above I hope they don't get discontinued lists that I like such as Reloader 17, Varget, H-4198, blue dot, Imr-7828, Reloader 22, Norma MRP , Lil' gun, green dot, occasionally Retumbo.
I do use other powders these are the one's I have a preference and feel the most comfortable with.
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