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Best Low Temperature Powder

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I've been using the 28.0 grains of Re10x with 115 grain SMK's in my Bison 20" Stainless with superb accuracy.

Yet, come winter, I'll switch over to either a 110 grain PH or 130 Grain but my bigger question is:
What is my best COLD weather powder to use when I take the rifle deer hunting this year?

I live in Wisconsin and hunt in the far north. Last year, opening day was -9 F. Yes, MINUS 9!!!

I've already read that 10x would not be my best choice this winter. Could you all recommend what you'd think my best choice for powder would be?

I can't even begin to simulate -9F with a bag of ice ( LOL!!!) but if a chill test is recommended, I'll do that, too.
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paulosantos said:
H4198 is the best Hodgodon Powder for the 85-100 GR Bullets in the 16'+ Barrels.
H322 is the best Hodgdon Powder for the 100-115 GR Bullets in the 16'+ Barrels.
For barrels under 14", H4198 is the best for the 85-115 GR Bullets.
H335 is great for the 85-115 GR Bullets in the 16"+ Barrels, but it isn't as temperature sensitive.
The problem with H322 is that you can only load up so much of it before it gets so compressed.
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:) 16 foot barrels, damn that AR must be cumbersome! JK!
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