Description
Big Game is a versatile rifle propellant manufactured by Ramshot, known within the handloading community for its medium burn rate, making it suitable for a variety of mid-sized rifle calibers. This powder is a popular choice for applications including cartridges like the .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, and .30-06 Springfield. It is a double-base, spherical powder, ensuring excellent metering properties that allow for precise and consistent drops, essential for high-volume reloaders striving for repeatable performance. One of the standout characteristics of Big Game is its temperature stability, providing consistent velocities across a wide temperature range, which is particularly advantageous for hunters and competitive shooters who may encounter varying environmental conditions. When developing loads, users will appreciate its manageable pressure levels, offering a forgiving margin for slightly hotter loads when necessary. Ramshot's commitment to quality and performance, backed by a solid reputation among handloaders, ensures that Big Game meets the needs of those seeking reliable and accurate rifle cartridge performance.
Specifications
Burn Rate
3.8 (Medium-Slow)
Bulk Density
0.980 g/cm³
Density
1.640 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Ramshot Big Game
Verified load data combinations using Ramshot Big Game.
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 40gr | Berger Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX 40gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Sierra .204 | 39gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing 39gr
.20 BR
Speer .204 | 39gr | Speer TNT 39gr
.20 Nosler
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.204 Ruger
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.204 Ruger
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.22 ARC
Barnes .224 | 70gr | Barnes TAC-TX BT 70gr
.22 ARC
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes LRX BT 77gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 77gr | Berger OTM Tactical 77gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target 80gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target 80.5gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 70gr | Hornady CX 70gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady Match 75gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady ELD Match 75gr
Subsonic Loads — Ramshot Big Game
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Ramshot Big Game.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
Community Loads — Ramshot Big Game
Sample load data calculated with Ramshot Big Game.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .257 | 120gr | Speer Boat Tail Soft Point | 22.0 | 41.5 | 2.83 | 52.0 | 53,461 (86%) | 2782 | |
| .257 | 127gr | Hammer HHT | 22.0 | 36.0 | 2.62 | 52.0 | 44,802 (72%) | 2543 | |
| .277 | 140gr | Berger Classic Hybrid Hunter | 22.0 | 52.0 | 3.34 | 67.0 | 57,957 (93%) | 2867 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Speer Boat Tail Soft Point | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.25 | 68.2 | 52,591 (90%) | 2920 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Hornady SST InterLock L1.17 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 68.2 | 56,130 (96%) | 2917 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Hornady SST InterLock L1.17 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 68.2 | 53,084 (90%) | 2867 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 68.2 | 57,458 (98%) | 2861 | |
| .308 | 165gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 68.2 | 58,247 (99%) | 2854 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Barnes TSX FN FB | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.09 | 58.0 | 42,757 (91%) | 2569 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Barnes TSX FN FB | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.09 | 58.0 | 40,016 (85%) | 2513 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Barnes TSX FN FB | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.09 | 58.0 | 35,172 (75%) | 2405 | |
| .338 | 211gr | Apex Outdoors Afterburner | 25.0 | ••.• | 3.50 | 86.0 | 62,265 (100%) | 2894 | |
| .338 | 225gr | Hornady InterBond | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 86.0 | 60,597 (97%) | 2766 | |
| .338 | 210gr | Barnes TSX BT | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 86.0 | 60,887 (98%) | 2736 | |
| .375 | 305gr | Hammer Claw Hammer | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.60 | 95.4 | 60,713 (97%) | 2579 | |
| .375 | 305gr | Hammer Claw Hammer | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.60 | 95.4 | 51,242 (82%) | 2461 | |
| .375 | 256gr | Hammer Stone Hammer | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 99.0 | 58,900 (95%) | 2638 | |
| .375 | 270gr | Hammer Shock Hammer | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 99.0 | 60,060 (97%) | 2575 |
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