My Handloader just arrived today. The first article was on the M1. The M1 is a favorite of mine, though I’ve only used it on paper and steel.
The article answered a question I’ve had about MD’s seemingly preference of IMR4895 over my favorite H4895. My H4895 is evidently old as I don’t believe the powder I have was made in Australia. I don’t remember when I bought this batch of H4895, but I believe it was at least 30 years ago. It is the best powder for accuracy on a few of my rifles, including a 30-06 Springfield 03 and it is as good as any powder on other cartridge/rifles including my 350 RM 600. I have a bit of 150 grain loads for my M1 and it’s 150 grain bullets and that old H4895.
Now I can’t expect powder to stay the same over the years, but I will not squander my batch of H4895 cause “It can’t be bought.”
Last edited by Bugger; 09/17/18.
