Originally Posted by Seafire
Originally Posted by Ron_AKA
Hodgdon says it is safe to reduce H4895 loads down to 60% of the maximum listed for that powder. They warn not to go below 50%.


yeah unfortunately, accuracy sucks at best...

I still don't know why they push that powder when they have a lot of other powders that are better for reduced loads.. or reduced velocity/recoil loads..

such as IMR 4198, H 4198, SR 4759, H 322...for starters...

I have always personally thought they push it, as the load data they have was give to them by ADI....

H 4895 is great for making a gun go bank.. but for reduced loads.. accuracy stinks ( hit and miss at best) contains a VERY loud BOOM to it ( which can frighten young and new shooters)...

Not trying to dispute RON here, but I have tested it extensively to just try to get the results Hodgdon claims.. it has never been achievable for accuracy..


Seafire,
In the past when I've tried reduced H4895 accuracy was good but there was a lot of smoke and boom, and I expected recoil to be less.

For H4198 are you using the same 60% formula for reduced loads?

I just realized this is an ancient thread.........sheesh.

Last edited by alpinecrick; 03/06/21.
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