Norma Smokeless Powder, anyone use it?

[hueyjazz]

Not familiar with this powder at all.

Reloading data seems sparse.  I can get 200, 202 and URP in 1lb.

I load 303. 30-06, 7.5 x 55

Now I would like to load 30 carbine (When I can find the freaking dies)

And .223 which I do have dies for but the right powder seems to be 201

Is this good stuff just to have on hand?  All things considered.

[airedale]

Norma powders have a very good reputation in the reloading community. I am not an expert on Norma powders but I have had extensive experience with Norma MRP and have nothing but good to say about it. MRP would not be suitable for the cartridges you have listed. Below is some data from Norma and I am sure some internet searches will provide you with more especially reloading sites. Looks like 201 is the powder for 223 but 202 looks like it should do well also.

As for finding 30 m1 dies a quick search showed several sets for sale on ebay, do not be afraid to buy used as long as the dies were taken care of and are not rusty, I have yet to see a hand loader come close to wearing out a set of loading dies.

Al

https://www.norma-ammunition.com/en-us/reloading-data

Edited March 12, 2021 by airedale

[hueyjazz]

Airdale

I've been watching eBay    Crazy money for a normally inexpensive die.

I know, supply and demand.  Not desperate 

Well, not yet

[rachunter]

6 hours ago, hueyjazz said:

Not familiar with this powder at all.

Reloading data seems sparse.  I can get 200, 202 and URP in 1lb.

I load 303. 30-06, 7.5 x 55

Now I would like to load 30 carbine (When I can find the freaking dies)

And .223 which I do have dies for but the right powder seems to be 201

Is this good stuff just to have on hand?  All things considered.

If you even think your going to need it grab twice as much now.I needed black powder when i found it i bought 4lbs. looked again and it was and still is out of stock.I'm good on rifle powder,but can't find shotgun powder.This sucks!!!!