.300 win mag with IMR 4895

[sdwatt]

Hi All,

I would like to use IMR 4895 for my .300 win mag loads (Barnes triple shock). My manual is stating 52.5 starting grain. Any advice for this load would be appreciated.

Best regards,
Sean

 

[ricciardelli]

It would help if you listed bullet weight...

 

[simulate]

H1000 is a godd winmag powder.

 

[martinbns]

I would think 4895 is way too quick for the 300 win, mine likes H4831sc and reloder 22, and lots of both.

 

[todbartell]

it would work *ok* if your goal was reduced load ammo

Id look at 4350 or slower in the 300.......
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[dalestu]

I shoot 76.5gr of H-1000 with a 220 smk in my 300
would nt change a thing.

 

[sgt.rock]

I am shooting 73 grains of reloader 22 behind 165 grain Barnes X bullet. Winchester large rifle magnum, and Winchester brass. My other load that I will be using hunting is 75 grains Reloader 19 behind a 180 accubond bullet. Same brass/primers. Both have been accurate at the range, and I care more about accuracy than velocity. (I have only chrono'd the X bullet and it is reaching 3040 fps 15 feet from the muzzle. Thats plenty fast for me, I am only shooting at 250 yards or less MAX. But the guys ahead of me are right, use a slower powder for 300 win mag. H1000 is a powder I will try next as tons of people say its great in the win mag. Good luck

 

[blargon]

Any advice for this load would be appreciated.

Skip it, and use a more suitable powder. 4895 is too fast and will only fill your case about 2/3 full. It works well in a .308win based case.

H-1000, H4350, H4831...