Thread: Powder Applications Spreadsheet.

Originally Posted by jakewire

yeah I have a note book with individual pages set to various powder burn rates, when I Find something new and verify through a couple of sources I add to the appropriate page.
I found it has come in handy, more so of late with the shortages, eg managed to get hold of some RL16, never used it before but research showed it may take the place of 2209 in my 30 06 with bullet 165 and above, same with some N550 a forum member kindly sold me.

I've acquired powders over the years, often as part of a bulk purchase with something else I was after, and long before I had a specific use for them. Part of my reloading interest has been what can be done as opposed to narrowing done on what does best. In a time of shortages that is standing me in good stead. E.g. I've never had AR2209. Recently acquiring a rifle in 6.5x55 Swede that is a considerable gap. Yet I quickly find I have a couple of usable powders plus there is a new one I can load with still available. Yes, I can get all that by going to Manufacturer's Data Sheets or a Loading Manual, just not as quick or easy. Notebooks work too. I have a couple of A5 Ringbinder ones. The SS I started because my note books past a certain point became cumbersome for searching while still great for recording. Ultimately its a matter of doing what works best for the individual eh?

The other tooI I use a lot for clipping interesting info from online is Evernote. The value of that is when you find something online, you may not be able to get back to it down the track. And I can't afford to print hardcopy of everything I come across that catches my eye. Anyway, glad the SS is of some interest. And good to hear what others do also. J.