Which 4831?

[Manitobahunter]

I've been using IMR 4831 in my 25-06 with good results. Been doing some reading about H4831 and they claim it was made for the 25-06. I've never used any of the H powders and I'm wondering if it is that much better in this round?

 

[Longwalker]

H is slightly slower burning than IMR, only noticeable in maximum loads and some rifles. They are very close to interchangeable. I used IMR in my 25-06 for years with no complaints, but bought a bunch of the "H" stuff 'cuz it was cheap, and it works just as well.

 

[superd222]

Hodgdon has the Short Cut version, H-4831-SC and it may flow better in some powder measures. It is the same formulation as H-4831.

 

[MTM]

IMR makes the light bullets rip, you may find H to be slightly better with heavier bullets. I used IMR in mine with the 87 grers. Crazy speeds and varmint dust.

 

[mbogo3]

Usually you can get a couple of grains more H-4831 in a case than IMR4831.Try a 54gr dose of H4831 behind a 115gr Partition or 120gr bullet.It shoots all into one hole with either in my son's Ruger.Nuked a bull elk at 400 yards and made an exit hole taking out two ribs...................Harold.........54gr of RE22 shot the same with 115gr bullet

 

[deertroy]

My buddy prefers IMR in his 25-06!

 

[Budweiser2]

The best luck I had with my 25/06. Is with H-4831 and IMR. 7828.

 

[martinbns]

I believe the H4831sc is an extreme powder as well. I had very good results from it.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

In my 25-06 I've tried a few of the powders others have mentioned in this thread.

However, my best accuracy results and with a variety of bullets in a number of weights has been using IMR 4350.

 

[saskcop]

The H4831 is supposed to be temperature insensitive. Works good in our .25-06's with 117-120 grainers.

 

[Gatehouse]

H4831SC is easy to meter and is temperature insensitive. No dealing with firewood sized granules of powder What's not to like?

 

[Pathfinder]

Been doing some reading about H4831 and they claim it was made for the 25-06.

Doubtful...25-06 was only standardized in '69....H4831 had been around for quite a bit longer.

 

[jackrabbit000]

I alway's used IMR in my .270 Win.