Replacement powders that turned out to perform better than the original.

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Due to the ongoing powder shortages, we have to work with what we can get our hands on. Who here had to replace a favorite powder, and had the replacement turn out to be better than the original? I have! In my case, it was replacing H4831 with IMR 4955 in 6.5x55 loads. It has produced my tightest groups ever with my rifle.

Please share your own experience.
 
I was a bit sceptic when I first started using the D4350. Now it is probably one of my favorites. My 6mm rem loves it. Creed seems to also.
 
Vihtavuori powder for pistol. I bought it because I couldn’t find my usual Alliant powder. Turns out the Vihtavuori is excellent. It meters fantastic.
 
pacobillie said:
Due to the ongoing power shortages, we have to work with what we can get our hands-on. Who here had to replace a favourite powder, and had the replacement turn out to be better than the original? I have! In my case, it was replacing H4831 with IMR 4955 in 6.5x55 loads. It has produced my tightest groups ever with my rifle.

Please share your own experience.
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I moved from H4831 to IMR4955 for 300Win Mag and 6.5x55, Got more velocity out of IMR4955 with a similar charge weight and was pretty accurate to boot for the first initial loads. Happy with the results so far.
 
I haven't tried the D powders yet, am anxious to try tho -
I did switch from H4350 in the creed to R16/R26 - the performance gains were an eye opener, with no change in accuracy
Also switched to VV powder for 6mmBR - same groups, but tighter sd's.

The biggest diff in switching powders, was the new price of powder these days.
 
I've been thinking about the D powders too. The one works in all 4 of my Blackhawks and 6-8 of my rifles. ;)

Clint
 
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