Hodgdon/Accurate powders

Hodgdon Powder Company has become the parent company for a number of
pre-existing smokeless powder companies.

Accurate is one company that produces two interesting and accurate powders suitable for the 7.62 cartridgeLT 30 and LT 32.
Of particular interest is LT-30, a powder
developed for the 30BR benchrest cartridge. I have found it capable of startling accuracy with bullets weighing 147-150 grs.

Hodgdon powders seem to be stable at various temperatures. An excellent feature.


LT-30 can also be found at prices somewhat below the higher/inflated prices encountered for smokeless powder at present

My top three powders are all Hodgdon:  Varget, BL-C(2), and H335.  40 grains of Varget paired with 174 gr. SMKs is the perfect load for more than one of my rifles.

Accurate LT-30 has a fast burn rate very similar to IMR 4198. Hence, it is more suitable to medium to lighter weight bullets in the range as found in non-match
grade service ammunition: 147-150 grains.
Bullet weights in the 165-170 range work best with reduced powder loading or mid-range target work. In certain parts of the SE, LT 30 has been available and discounted to as much as 50% of the price of more popular powders- per pound.