A question about the relationship, if any, between H4895 and AA5744 in producing the same MV in a .458 Win. Since I've purchased some heavyweights (600g, 550g and 500g) as mentioned in yesterday's blog, my intent is to push them out the barrel of my #1 Ruger about 1850 fps for the 500, 1800 fps for the 550g and 1750 fps for the 600g (That's 100 fps faster than initially thought). I will likely start with about 64 grains of H4895 in each. What would be an approximate equivalent in results from AA5744?
My thinking is to give a fair try of each powder for accuracy. Of course, 5744 would result in less recoil.
To put a face on this: I'm planning a spring bear hunt over bait in the newly logged out area (That will be somewhat detailed in my next blog). Range will be somewhere between 65 to 85 yards.
Thanks for any suggestions.
We've had real winter conditions here for the past couple of weeks.
