Description
RIFLE POWDER
Buffalo Rifle has a burn rate optimized for straight walled rifle cartridges, as well as reduced recoil/reduced energy loads in virtually all rifle applications. Chambers where the bullet diameter is virtually the same as the internal case diameter, such as .38-55 Winchester, .45-70 Gov’t and numerous
Schuetzen calibers, will benefi t from Buffalo Rifl e. This propellant has a burn rate slower than the venerable 4759, but can be used in similar
applications.
The standard test load for this propellant is .30-06 Springfi eld, a 168 grain bullet, and ONLY 22 grains of propellant. This loading density is less
than 50%! Yet this propellant burns extremely well in this condition.
Whether the loader desires to shoot cast lead or standard jacketed bullets, this propellant can greatly expand the utility of a hunting rifl e. Now, a .30-06 can be used for plinking with the kids! Or a .243 Winchester for rabbit hunting! Safe, reduced loads can be economically loaded and enjoyed by the whole family. Testing, validation and publication of many reduced velocity rifl e loads will be available in 2019.
The surface of this propellant holds no deterrent or burn rate modifier. Therefore, it ignites quite consistently with extremely low loading densities in standard rifle loads. This same ignition characteristic aids accuracy when used with cast lead bullets and long throated chambers.
Despite Buffalo Rifl e being an extruded propellant, we have found good flow characteristics through a volumetric powder dump. The grain is narrow, and cut
short. While some reloaders insist on weighing each powder charge, we did not find that extra time necessary when loading this propellant.
