Powder Substitutes

[Nature Boy]

VV N150, N140 and N135

 

[2ndtimer]

So as I feared and suspected, there isn’t an easy answer. Below is a list of powders I think I should keep an eye out for:

IMR 3031
IMR 4064
H335
CFE 223
AA 2230
AA 2520
BL(C) 2
Varget (though I’ve never seen it in stores even in late 2019)
Edited to add:
TAC
8208 XBR

Any of these seem like they would work well in 223 and 308 and might work in 30-30, though I’m sort of looking for Unique or similar for that one to use with my upcoming casting endeavors.

A couple more you could add (that I have used)
AA 2460
AA 2015. (very good with lighter bullets in .223)
AA 2200. (for .223/5.56 with light bullets)
Alliant Reloder 10x
Alliant Power Pro 2000MR
I haven’t tried the newer IMR 4166, but it should be another viable option
As for your 30/30, Leverevolution is great! Winchester 748 and Ramshot TAC can be effectively used in all 3 cartridges you list.

 

[Soonerpesek]

So as I feared and suspected, there isn’t an easy answer. Below is a list of powders I think I should keep an eye out for:

I like the H335 and the IMR4064.
There are a few threads on here that folks really like the Shooter's World offerings...

 

[joneb]

I've had very good results with IMR XBR 8208 for 30/30 Win. I haven't tried it yet for .308 Win. Varget and Bl-c2 work well enough for me for .308 Win.

 

[Rule3]

Here is a chart of SIMILAR powders. Not direct replacements!!
There is also a LONG thread somewhere on exact same powders

http://www.adi-powders.com.au/powder-equivalents/