4895

[Nemo288]

For the record, here is the reduced loading strategy from Hodgdon for H4895:

 

[DWalt]

Regarding reduced CF rifle loads (which I know is not the real topic of this discussion), while it is possible to use 4895, my choice would be to use a faster propellant in the 4227-4198 range for lighter loads as at least for me, they produce more consistent groups. And the charge weights are considerably less (more rounds per pound). Last weekend, I checked some .30-06 loads (in a Remington 700) using 168 grain bullets and 25 grains of 4227. I was getting average MVs slightly below 2000 ft/sec with Standard Deviations of 20 ft/sec or less. All you'd want from a mild .30-'06 load. Very much like shooting a .30-30 and just as good for use on deer at closer ranges.

 

[roundgun]

Regarding reduced CF rifle loads (which I know is not the real topic of this discussion), while it is possible to use 4895, my choice would be to use a faster propellant in the 4227-4198 range for lighter loads as at least for me, they produce more consistent groups. And the charge weights are considerably less (more rounds per pound). Last weekend, I checked some .30-06 loads (in a Remington 700) using 168 grain bullets and 25 grains of 4227. I was getting average MVs slightly below 2000 ft/sec with Standard Deviations of 20 ft/sec or less. All you'd want from a mild .30-'06 load. Very much like shooting a .30-30 and just as good for use on deer at closer ranges.

Thank you. I currently have some 4227.


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[boatbum101]

Pawed thru all my old manuals & lightest charge stated for even cast bullets with IMR 4895 is 34.0grs in 30-06 . So apparently IMR version has a narrower prefered pressure range . I shoot 26.0grs H4895 with LY311284 in my 03 , 32.0grs IMR 4064 with same bullet also a good load & shorter range pest load of 19.6grs 4759 .

 

[jimbo728]

IMR 4895 does very well in .223 as well.
Jim

 

[gregintenn]

IMR 4895 does very well in .223 as well.
Jim

I may give it a try since they quit making my go to 556 powder; IMR4320.

 

[Nemo288]

my choice would be to use a faster propellant in the 4227-4198 range for lighter loads as at least for me, they produce more consistent groups.

I know I'm straying OT, but since you brought it up:
4227 does well for reduced loads in the big cylindrical cases too, 444, 45/70-90, 458, etc.
For example in 444 a 240 jacketed would be over 46-47 gr 4198 for 2300-2400 fps.
31-35 gr 4227 gives 1950-2150 fps.
Much easier shooting.
IMR4227 is one of my all time favorite powders.

 

[DWalt]

Yes, IMR 4227 is a very versatile powder, good for lighter loads in bottleneck rifle cases and full loads in straight cases (including handgun Magnum calibers). Probably at its best for use with lead bullets in rifles. I started loading .45-70 using 4227. My favorite lead bullet load for both the .308 and .300 Savage is around 23-24 grains of IMR 4227 with a 170 grain lead bullet. That will produce about 2000 ft/sec in both with good grouping performance. Similar to, but slightly slower than, H110 and 2400. It is one not to pass up if you can find any at the right price.

 

[LAH]

And IMR shines in the 45 Colt.