I just picked up a pound of Accurate 2520 to reload my practice rounds for my M1 Garand (30-06) at the "Venders-Row" at Camp Perry during the National Matches this weekend. I was actually looking for IMR4895 or IMR4064 (my preferred powder), but no one has any, and on the advice of another shooter, I purchased the 2520 instead.
My question is this: Does anyone have experience using 2520 in 30-06 for the M1? I'll be loading with Hornady 150 gr FMJ bullets. I know that Hornady lists this powder in their loading data... but I just want to make sure that I'm consistent with my loads, because I usually shoot M2 Ball ammo in competitions. Being that powders are a rare find these days, I don't want to waste the 2520, but if it's not the best choice for 30-06, then I'll save it for something else!
I welcome any advice, thanks!
Paul