What is H414 good for?

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I've been doing some loading for my 7x57 with H4350 with mixed results. Some friends suggest I try H414/W760 as an alternative.

What else is H414 good for?

I also load 6.5x55 and 270 Winchester.
 
This powder is very similar in terms of burning rate and application to the 4350s. You can't just substitute load data for one another, but they are generally pretty close.

I've used IMR 4350 with 140-grain bullets in 7x57, and it is one of those magical combinations, so I am a bit surprised to see that your results have not been good -- but that's rifles for you.
 
H414 seems considerably faster than 4350.
It is ideal in a 243 with medium weight bullets, like 70-75 grain. I get more velocity with 414 and those bullets in the 243 than any other powder I have tried.
 
It's good for anything from 243 to 30-06 and maybe more.

It is almost identical to W760, depending on lot number.

It is an extremely consistent powder, especially in the 257 Rob, 7-08 and 7x57.

I use a load mentioned in the Lyman manuals calling for W760. 49.0gr 760, under 139 grain bullet, over CCI 250 primer = 2700+ fps at 39000CUP in a 24 in pressure barrel.

IMR4350 will give a faster result but not always as consistent.

H414 is a very good powder that works very well in a wide range of cartridges and one of the best to have on hand for someone that doesn't have the space/finances/desire to have several different powders on hand.

H414 or something very similar was a commercial loader standard for a long time and likely, still is.
 
Dogleg said:
Its a dandy for the .375 H&H.
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^. Does very well in mine too. It's well balanced density wise. Fills the h&h case to the base of the bullet at max. charge.
It burns very similar to the 4350's, while dropping from the powder measure in ball powder consistent manner.
For me, that makes it a winner when one wants to load up a big batch, quickly, without the need to take the time to trickle every charge to weight.
Even made it work for bulk loading the /06 Garand. Adjustable gas plug vent added to keep the port pressure in line, .. 'n she purrs like a kitten into 1 3/4 moa from buddies sweet shooting SA.

Edit: to OP's 6.5x55 with H414.
It is quite usefull in this cal.. Load densities are a little shy, leaving a wee bit more airspace than I think is ideal, especially if you seat out to longer oal's.
That said, many 414 loads have stayed consistently sub moa with Nos. 120grBT's and Horn.140 IL's in my rifles.
RL22 has proved the most match level accurate 6.5x55 powder for me, but it's stick .. so you gotta weigh out every charge.
 
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I have found both H414 and W760 to be excellent in three different 7x57s with 140/150gr bullets. IMR 4350 does right well too. Its a matter of experimenting with different bullets and charge weights. Use a magnum primer for cold weather loads. H414/W760 are excellent in a .30-06 bolt gun as well. They are not recommended in a Garand, unless an adjustable gas plug is used, as the burn rate is slower than the standard Garand loads with IMR4895, IMR4064 and H4895 which generate the correct gas port pressure for the Garand gas system.

H414/W760 are also worth a try in the .243 Win and 6.5 x55. The .270 Win used to really perform with the slower burning W785 ball propellant. sadly it was discontinued some time ago.
 
I am currently loading W760 which is essentially the same as 414 , I use it in 7-08, 270, and 7WSM.

Go to the Hodgdon/IMR/Winchester site and look at the load data.

It is an extremely versatile powder in medium to medium heavy projectiles in various chamberings.
 
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