H4895

[257Roberts]

It's looks like both the BLR's (308-150gr and 358-200gr) are fond of H4895. Accuracy is better than 748 and velocity is as good within 50 fps. As for Varget, it was a waste of bullets.
I will keep you posted with the next round of testing for maximum velocity.
257 Roberts

 

[buckbrush]

if you shoot-hunt in the cold, H-4895 does not lose much velocity, 748 can lose 200 fps in the cold as can 760 and most IMR powders including IMR 4895.

 

[wwbirds]

up the primer

I have used IMR 4895 for years and find substituting a Fed 215 Mag primer for the standard large rifle primer compensates nicely for cold weather powder changes.

 

[wcat]

I have used IMR 4895 for years and find substituting a Fed 215 Mag primer for the standard large rifle primer compensates nicely for cold weather powder changes.

Interesting, thanks for sharing that.

 

[257Roberts]

Thanks for the info. My second round of testing is ready to go with 748 and H4895 for the 308. I also loaded up some IMR4895 that I have, just to give it a try.
H4895 at 47.5gr under a 200gr RN bullet in the 358 is good for me. 1.5" vertical spread at 2375fps.
257Roberts