H4198 vs imr 4198 Good luck to ya! 03-06-2014, 11:39 PM #7. As for action strength, my 1895 will handle more pressure than my shoulder. Login / Register Sign in Create an Account. Muzzleloader Forums. IMR 4198 is outstanding in cartridges like the 222 Remington, 444 Marlin and 7. I personally have used both H4198 and IMR-4198. Just about any other popular powder I could want has been in stock on line or at my local Cabela's including H-4350, H-4831, Varget, H-1000, even IMR 4064, 3031, 4831 but never H-4198. 03-06-2014, 08:58 PM #3. 375 H&H. Yes, the charge weights are close, H4198 is just a hair faster burning than the IMR equivalent, but probably not enough to be noticeable. H-4198 ? 4198 - IMR or H - seems to have become 'unobtainium' and I'm down to my last pound and a half. I have also used that load with H4198 with good results. 9gr IMR4198 To some extent Win 748 powder has worked well with small capacity bottle necked cartridges like the . IMR-4198 is slightly slower burning than Reloder 7. For 350gr bullets, H4895. RELATED PRODUCTS SKU: N/A Category: POWDERS Tags: h 4198 powder reloading data, h4198 canada, h4198 for 223, h4198 for 300 blackout, h4198 for 308, h4198 for 45-70, h4198 for sale, h4198 gunbroker, h4198 load data 223, h4198 powder for sale, IMR 4198 Max 27 grs. Jan 20, 2015 #6 D. I have recently switched to H4198just because it is more temperature stableand my loads don't change as much whether I shoot in winter or summer. 45-70 and maybe others, but I've never tried H4198. 2 2407 39,100 CUP 300 GR. Kyle's Front Porch. There are loads for 4227 and 4198 for most all Anybody have an approximate max charge for H4198 and 120gr bullets in the 7mm-08? The 4198's are often mentioned as being good for youth loads in the 260 and 7mm-08 with 30 grains of powder at 100-140gr bullets at lower speeds. Kentucky Challenge Muzzle Loading Shoot. Visually, the powders are slightly different, with IMR 4198 having longer granules and a more heavy graphite coating. its about the same. IMR 4198. I have been reloading pistol cartridges for years, and have recently picked up the odds and ends to start with 45/70. I was going to start at 22 grains and work my way up. H4198 is I'm finding H4198 to be an extremely versatile powder to use with cast boolits when the extra punch above the 10-15 grain Unique/Red Dot threshold is called for. I seem to recall they are, but my memory isn't what it used to be. I've used IMR 4198 before for loading . It shows a comparison between Winchester, Hodgdon, IMR, Accurate, Alliant, VihtaVuori, Ramshot, and Norma powders. 303carbine's answer is a good one to follow. 1 grains of LT-30 for my 24 inch, 17 twist Krieger 30BR. 30 posts · Joined 2022 Add to I found data for IMR 4198 with a start load of 21 grains at 1500 fps and a max load of 28 grains at 1950 fps. bfuller14. klook Junior Member. fisher1 Well-Known Member * Joined Sep 26, 2009 Messages 370 Reaction score 18. IMR 4198 is the closest to it. Thread starter antitactical; Start date Mar 28, 2015; antitactical. This fast burning powder is available in stock in 1 lb and 8 lb containers. 223 Remington and IMR 4198 with big cases like the Home Forums Hunting & Shooting General Big Game H4198 vs IMR4198: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : H4198 vs IMR4198 #10306776 08/18/15. Seems to me the "H" powders would be different enough or they wouldn't have separate listings. Top. 6 gr for 1388 fps out of a universal receiver. Media. IMR 4198 powder is a well-known fast-burning rifle powder widely used in small caliber cartridges. The burn rates of the two powders is about the same. It starts with the . Skimming through reloading manuals I see the pressure for H4895 seems to be constantly lower than similar velocity loads with 4198. 223. H4198, or the 4227 in question. Not much info was available at the time and found a H4198 vs imr 4198 in 50 cal. Imr-4198 vs. Then again it seem 3031 could serve in 45-70 and 308 also. Grain shape is extruded (stick). I don't have attribution for my favorite chart, but it shows H-4198, LT-30, IMR 4198 and Norma 200 as approximate equivalents in the middle of some faster powders (Accurate 5744, AA-1680, W-680, VV N-120) and some slower ones (LT-32, AA The "H" version is part of the Hodgdon Extreme line which is less temperature sensitive than the "IMR" version. 45-70, 440gn RNFP with 38. If the burn rate are the same what is the Difference? I have a pound of IMR 4198 I would like to use in my 450 with 300 gr HP's. The new short cut is way nicer to work with. Imr 4198 will ignite just as well as h4198. The catch is that H4198 is sometimes hard to come by in my area and I have never tried IMR-4198. It's barely on the edge to have Product Overview: IMR 4198 Powder Production of IMR powders dates back over 200 years when the company was originally founded by E. However, my rifle has a noticeable preference for H4198 for 350 and IMR 4198 is, theoretically, more temperature sensitive than H4198. Being a novice I don't know the difference in these powders. 17's and goes up through the . I found some H4198 on sale, but am uncertain if this powder is the same or near same as IMR-4198 10-23-2016, 12: We now offer IMR 4198 smokeless Powder at best price. P. Lt30. 45/70 as well. The only reload manual that I can find listing IMR 4198 for the 270 W is Lee's Modern Reloading Manual (2nd Ed), where the "Minimum" COL listed for this powder and generic 130 gr jacketed bullets is 3. As long as you start low and work up like you are supposed to do the difference will be inconsequential compared with the other variables like bullet choice, seating depth, and throat dimensions of your rifle. mathman #6261934 03/07/12. Thread Tools. The Hodgdon web site burn rate chart lists them as #71 (IMR) and #72 (H) out of 145 powders listed, from fastest to slowest. 5 grains of H4198 is max (as opposed to IMR 4198's max of 24. IMR 4198 in 222 Remington Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting : The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > Try using h4198 powder with nosler BT LF, fills case nicely. 5 Likes. 300 GR. 30 BR are already using All it takes is a quick look at Hodgdon's online data to see that they are two very different powders, as well as knowing that they are made in two different plants, in two different countries. The starting grains for a 300 grain bullet is 53. according to my reloading manual, i am considering a powder charge of 36. However, I see that 4895 can be loaded in 45-70 and 308 Win. IMR-4198 vs. 525" 53. 0 grains Hornady 7: Hornady 300 JHP / IMR 4198 - 35. So far I have narrowed it down to these two loads, 29 gr IMR 4198 and 32 gr H 4198 with a 405 gr wet dog design cast although it might look like IMR was a little better, that's because I flinched one shot with Hodgdon H4198 Powder 8 Lbs. 0 2424 40,000 CUP You just can't stuff enough 3031 in there I've used IMR 4198, which has a burn rate fairly close to H4198, in the 45 Schofield for relatively mild loads, and it was a capacity load, though not compressed. 7 grains. I4198 & H4198 are not the same powder, so they are not interchangeable in load recipes. The kernels were shortened for improved metering and necessary elements were added to make it extremely insensitive to hot/cold temperatures. H4198 is made by ADI in Australia, where it is known as AR2207. For those of you who have used both powders, are accuracy results of the two powders about the same with comparable charges? For a few fellow forum members that MAY use IMR 4198 for some of their varmint cartridges, particularly the 222s and 223s, I was reading in the Hodgdon Annual Manual, under its description that it has added something to make it temp insensitive! just like H4198, unlike other old IMR standbys. It was IMR4198. Good luck shooting at your up coming event Sir. mtbugler63. Anyone have any idea or thoughts as to Saw a thread about H4198 in the Ruger 204 that got me to thinking, so I'll start this thread. Any experiences and suggestions regarding starting loads? Any i8nfo. 3 grains of H4198 and 35. Both work great for me. I was wanting to try it. H4198. 5), and should give 2376 fps. Last I or anyone I know inquired, Hodgy acknowledged the change in sourcing to Thales Australia, but IIRC Bob, I have several 32-20's but have never used either of the 4198 powders for loading for it. H322, Accurate 2015, Accurate 2200, Reloder 7, Benchmark many of the '223' powders work well in the 'straighter' sided rifle cartridges. range. 0 grains As far as IMR and H4198 is concerned, I don’t have anything bad to say about either powder, with pretty much whatever bullet weight you choose. I'm relatively new to the big bore game, but not reloading. This seemingly small difference has significant implications for pressure curves and overall performance. 1 grains, where Home Forums Hunting & Shooting General Big Game H4198 vs IMR4198: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : H4198 vs IMR4198 #10306776 08/18/15. COUPON CODE: SRTUMAX10 ONLY FOR ORDER OVER $550. But maybe there other members who disagree. 0 2221 27,600 CUP 60. From that point I used H4198 exclusively. H4198 Powder is an extreme Extruded propellant has gone through some changes since its inception, all the time maintaining the same important burning speed of the past. H414 and Win 760 are very close also. I live in a cold climate and used plenty of both in centerfire rifles and muzzleloaders. I just checked the web site and it carries loads for your 300 Savage with both powders. They list IMR-4198 for all three of these calibers. My bolt action loves it. 458" 2. Varmint shooters with small-bore cartridges love it. 5 grs. Didn't see the 20" barrel when I Home Forums Hunting & Shooting General Big Game H4198 vs IMR4198: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : H4198 vs IMR4198 #10306776 08/18/15. The long rider Well-Known The "H" version is part of the Hodgdon Extreme line which is less temperature sensitive than the "IMR" version. caddy of IMR4198 at my LGS and the label says Made in Australia. For future reference consult a recent online edition of a burn rate chart. In the load data that I have seen where 4198 powder is listed, the charge weight is almost identical for both Hogdon and IMR powder using In my opinion H-4198 or IMR 4198 either are good choices. is only at 29,200. That 180 gain bullet would be taking up some powder space so you’d get more behind a 160gr cast. 9 grs = 2481 fps to 35. Baldie. IMR 4198 has been made in Canada & Australia, since Hodgdon started screwing with it. Seafire #8582806 IMR 4198 & H4198. That is why the question. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search Search titles only In 2003 the Hodgdon Powder Company purchased IMR powders. not to confuse the issue but h and imr 4227, is the same and w296 and h110 is the same and h414 and w760 are the same and there are a few others Page 1 of 2 1 2 IMR 4227 vs. Hodgdon H4198 Powder is an extreme Extruded propellant has gone through some changes since its inception, all the time maintaining the same important burning speed of the past. Nothing wrong with compressed loads, so just shoot what works best within recommended charges. That is no longer the case. As far as IMR 4198 vs H4198 I don’t think there’s a wrong choice, shoot them both and see what your particular rifle likes, I bet the differences between the too are pretty Handloading Procedures & Practices Yeah, there's a bit of a difference. H4198 tends to generate lower peak pressures, making it a better choice for older or more delicate firearms. It started Imr 4198 will ignite just as well as h4198. 16 Comments. BUY-SELL. Thread starter Pete Wass; Start date Sep 21, 2010; Pete Wass Active member. Modern Smokeless Muzzleloaders. Hodgdon H4198; IMR 4198; Alliant RL-7; IMR 3031; Norma N-201; RamShot X Terminator; Hodgdon H322; RamShot TAC; Accurate 2230; Winchester 748; Hodgdon BL-C(2) Accurate 2460; Hodgdon IMR 4198 POWDER | IMR 4198 in stock IMR 4198 powder dates back over 200 years when the company was originally founded by E. I have a Henry Big Boy lever gun. My rifles LOVE 18. Hodgdon IMR 4198 smokeless rifle IMR 4198 in 222 Remington Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting : The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > Try using h4198 powder with nosler BT LF, fills case nicely. The new Hodgdon 4198 is a short cut. I've read that the new arrowhead plug and H4198 has been doing well shooting full form bullets don't remember anyone saying any good luck with straight charges and smooth form. Hodgdon says 26. Hodgdon 4198. 308 Winchester Bolt Gun. 5 grs =2660 fps. The Hodgdon I bought three lbs of the H4198 for cast boolit loads in my 223, 243 and 270. Is the data on these two powders interchangable? Search. Varmint shooters with small-bore cartridges love it. What Buck said above sounds like the way to Benchmark works perfect but I'm using heavy charges with 300gr bullets. H4198 has not been on the market for at least 2 years. I have used one for the other if I was out if one , but always SKU: N/A Category: Smokeless Gun Powders Tags: 45 70 hornady 350 grain loads imr 4198, 45 70 imr 4198, 45 70 load data imr 4198, 45 70 loads with imr 4198, 458 socom load data imr 4198, h4198 vs imr 4198, hodgdon h4198 vs imr 4198, imr 4198, imr 4198 6. For the best accuracy, I raise the muzzle to position the powder to the back of the case before firing. However . IIRC. Site Areas; UserCP; Private Messages; Subscriptions; IMR-4198 vs H4198 Been looking at load data in the Lyman cast bullet handbook 4th edition for my . H335 is a close second but H4198 is my go-to. 6K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by Oz May 13, 2014 Hodgdon H4198 Powder For Sale Near Me Online Buy Cheap| H4198 Powder In Stock Now| Load Data| Reviews| Burn Rate| 1,8lbs| 223/300 blk| COUPON CODE: SRTUMAX10 ONLY FOR ORDER OVER $550. Its a little fast burning for the 50 grain bullets so your velocity is going to be way down. by pwee223 » Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:55 pm . 0 to 41. Re: IMR 4198 Temp Sensitivity. But longer I’ve never used H4198 but I’ve used a bunch of IMR 4198 and still do in my 38-55. 7 2293 33,100 CUP 57. 5 grains. I DuPont. B. not-extreme thing to be over-hyped for many of their powders, like IMR vs. My overall choice for 300gr bullets is the IMR8208XBR. Velocity is 1825 FPS and I get 0ne inch three shot groups at 100 yards with both loads. IMR 4198 is a fast-burning rifle powder great for cartridges like the 222 Rem, 221 Fireball, 45-70, and 450 Marlin. So I'd choose H4198. H and IMR come from the same factory now, just different labels. Jump to Latest NEWS ARTICLES SHOWS PODCAST 21 - 26 of 26 Posts. Specifically a 340gr PC'ed, GC'ed NOE cast Boolit. antitactical. This fast burning rifle powder gives outstanding performance in cartridges like the 222 Remington, 221 Fireball, 45-70, and 450 Marlin. The longer grained IMR has longer grains, which many can't seem to get to measure like they want, and is a little faster. With H4198 and the same bullet, both of my groups exihibited shot stringing. I went on Hodgdon's website and looked at load info for 40-65 Winchester cartridges. 1 grains every time (10 out of 10), so that should be about 2350ish, which is good. 250" with recommended loads from 31. View Profile View Forum Posts [Archive] 7. Search Menu. of RL-7 or 25. 4198 was recommended to me for 45-70. New posts New media New media comments Latest activity. IMR-4198, the H is slower burning and has significantly shorter grains, so for many, meters better/easier. General. Old vs new IMR lots of powders- By volume,IMR4198, there can be as much as 1. And, one last somewhat applicable bit of opinion, based on my experiences with the powders and comparisons to how other people run similar combinations of components The C designating a compressed load. The difference between IMR 4198 vs H4198 is +/- 1 grain of powder. My question is,I have 2 lbs. Varmint hunters who use small-bore cartridges love it. I use the h4198 in blackout and I use imr 4198 when I'm using 35 rem or 45-70 Quick Navigation CB Loads, Your Favorite Cartridge Top. Their load data uses H4198. Thanks Re: H4198 H4198 has proven to be the best overall powder in my Henry . The H-4198 will give I've used both H and IMR 4198 in the triple duece (not near the capacity of a 45-70 but) found the IMR to be a tad more accurate with less velocity variation between rounds. Good shooting, Bill . 38-55, . Available for use in many reloading applications, the IMR series of powder is trusted by PRODUCT OVERVIEW: IMR 4198 Smokeless Powder IMR 4198 is a fast burning rifle powder that gives outstanding performance in cartridges like the 222 Remington, 221 Fireball, 45-70 and 450 Marlin. FWIW, recently I have used a lot of older I4198 (metal can vintage) in smokeless MZs and cartridges and current load data for I4198 seems to work fine (IN MY RIFLES, your results H4198 burns slightly slower than IMR 4198. Campfire Greenhorn. I wouldn't worry at all substituting the slower H4198 for IMR data. Can I substitute with H4198? I am surprised it took six years but here is the answer. 1 2. My pet load (MOA-ish in my hunting ARs) is 27gr of H4198 in a R-P small-primer brass, CCI SR primers, and either a IMR-4198 vs. 260 in Hornady brass. I don't see why you can't stick with Unique for loads in the 1300 fps. Whoops. I used to use the old IMR 4198 in AR-15 loads where it was and is my SP-1's favorite powder. I missordered one time and got the IMR. H4198 gave me 10 out of 10 dropping exactly 26. 243 Winchester, but, yes, in a . If talking old forgotten powders IMR-3031 and IMR 4198 have been around since before WWII. The following load, IF PUBLISHED, would be considered a “High-Velocity” load. Originally Posted by GuyM. Hodgdon's online data suggests to me that H4198 would be OK there IMR 4198 ----- Good powder, but there is simply no way to really know if it is a good match for your rifle without testing. M. . It is surprising in that it shows loads that you would never expect, such as in IMR 4831 in the . Joined: Apr 2004 IMR-4198 _used_ to be exclusively a General Dynamics Canada powder. But IMR-4198 is a much bulkier powder. Big AL1, I use 20. H4198 OVERVIEW: IMR 4198 Powder. H4198 does a fine job in the . com shows IMR-4198 used with a 100 gr Speer JSP. Mar 28, 2015 I found nodes at 34. H4198 burns slightly slower than IMR 4198. Got my package from Midway and in reading through everything I noticed the following tidbit regarding IMR4198 vs H4198: Suggested load for 300gr Jacketed Bullet - 45. From a 30" barrel, H4895 was the clear winner, so it's not always the powder with the fastest burn rate that will give the best velocity at the optimal tuned charge weight. Barrel length and bullet weight are going to have a big I’ve never used H4198 but I’ve used a bunch of IMR 4198 and still do in my 38-55. My current 1895 shoots the 405 cast over 40 grains of IMR 4198 right around 1700 fps, the deer I shot on Oct 8th only went about two feet, straight down. This was older Canada vs Australia. You’ll get less of your IMR in there because it’s longer stick. My LEE auto disk throws 26. 0 gr IMR 4198 and the Lyman 311041 bullet. Reply. 6 gr. I've used IMR 4198 in the 222 Rem, 30-30 Win with 125 gr bullets, 32-20 with 115 gr lead and the 358 Win where it duplicates factory ballistics with a 200 gr Australian IMR4198 vs H4198? Jump to Latest 1. 18. Haven't tried the Hodgdon version of 4198 in 7. When one of the ADI powders is substituted for IMR4198 due to the unavailability of production capacity for the original, they have substituted AR2215 in the past (this was in one of their old MSDS sheets). I saw one poster here mention that 120's over 30gr IMR4198 made 2,530fps from a 20" M7 7mm-08. Have checked all my usual sourcesPowder Valley, Grafs, Everglade, Midsouth, Brownell's, Zancha's, etcwithout finding happiness and, considering that 4198 is my 'go-to' for shooting cast in half-dozen calibers, I'm beginning to think 'substitute H4198 same as imr4198 Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting : The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > The IMR 4198 product is an older process and chemistry, but one that has proven to be remarkably effective. blackpowder72 Well-Known Member * I had a friend give me a new jug of the IMR-4198. Displaced Montanan. 8 to 48. Yesterday I bought an 8-lb. Jump to Latest Some of them don't do well at lower pressure, but do very well in 'full' loads, others work as well as 4198, or better due to the more accurate flow through a powder measure. IMR 4198 is, theoretically, more temperature sensitive than H4198. It also produces a bit more velocity at max listed load. Reactions: MrTom and michiganmuzzy. Regards, Jerry. 62 x 39- imr 4198 Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting. 45-70. My previous caddy which dated from 2001 said Made in Canada. Hodgdon makes no powder. Jump to Latest I've largely always found the "Extreme" vs. 0 gr 1122 fps and max 13. 20. I could not find Unique for sale a few years ago I'm currently shooting a stock savage ml 2 been doing some research on different powders between imr 4198 and h4198 has anyone here used 4198 in a savage ml-2 before . With cast bullets the minimum load with 1680 which functions the SKS with the Lee H4198, 33gr V-max (NOT a typo), and OAL of 2. My first thought when reading your question was whether you could get enough H4198 into a 44 Mag case to reach standard factory velocities. on the burn rate they are 72(imr4198) and 73(h4198). 223 AI with 40 grain bullets and it works great. JSP, primers, and some 4198. I have also used the same load with the Penn 245 gr hard cast bullet, which I ordered unsized, and were also pan lubed with SPG. By BigE. Easily breaks 2,000 fps with a 350 grain bullet. Available for use in many reloading applications, the IMR series of powder is trusted by reloaders all across the globe. Nov 18, 2013 2,461 6. I loaded it the and and there was a very noticeable difference. Hello to The Reloaders Network! BigE here! I thought I would try something different in my 308 target rifle. 8. IMR4198 I see a lot of people using IMR for cast loads, also data with IMR for cast loads. Select Post; Deselect Post; Link to Post; Product Information: IMR 4198 Powder 1 Lb and 8 Ls In Stock. Hodgdon acquired the rights to distribute the IMR powder line. Bill2. H4198 I've used a lot of IMR-4198 over many years in cast loads for various . SIE HP Hodgdon H4198 . H4198 will also give some more velocity. Stellar powders for 45-70. F. but wanted a little ALL 250gr 65gr IMR-4198 loads averaged 2345fps. 62 x 39 but the IMR version works well in my SKS rifle so I don't see a reason the H-4198 wouldn't either. Posts: 58. I prefer to NOT use IMR-4198 for longer distance shots. In my particular 444 the Hodgdon powder gave the best groups as well as the most velocity. you can squeeze out a bit more velocity with h4198. 222 Remington. View Profile View Forum Posts Boolit Master You may not have much money but you do have an internet connection. Second, with 100 grain . It’s called marketing hodgdon didn’t own the imr brand when they first made the claim of better ignition. Sep 21, 2010 #1 Along the way I had two misfires with Imr-4198 as compared to none for H4198. H4198 is shown being a little faster than IMR 4198 on most burn charts. Please remember, I'm shooting a complete custom, not a conversion. I use H322, H335, N133, 8208, iMR 4198 and H4198, they all do a good job. 62 X 39. SKU: N/A Category: POWDERS Tags: h 4198 powder reloading data, h4198 canada, h4198 for 223, h4198 for 300 blackout, h4198 for 308, h4198 for 45-70, h4198 for sale, h4198 gunbroker, h4198 load data 223, h4198 powder for sale, h4198 powder uses, h4198 scheels, h4198 vs imr 4198, hodgdon 4198 for sale, hodgdon h4198 canada, hodgdon h4198 for 223 I have used IMR-4198 in my . F Have to admit I have usually used mostly IMR powder. cast sized at . I probably will never buy another brand of powder for my . 20K Views. I would be concerned with increased pressures because powders with similar From their chart, IMR-4198 is slightly slower than H-4198, and while the two are similar, they are different enough to produce specific results in different cartridges and load levels. Proven metering and necessary elements were added to make it extremely insensitive to hot/cold temperatures. My pet load FWIW - when I started shooting 90 VLDs in . blackpowder72 Well-Known Member * Curious about the difference between the 3 grain difference in max loads using the 350 grain Hornady. And while IMR 4198 is a fast powder which lends itself to reduced loads, it doesn't IMR 4198 takes up more room than H4198 & will result in compressed loads in the 222 Rem with light bullets at near max loads. But theory is only good on paper. I don't have IMR 4198 but I do have H4198. Google 30-30 and H4198 and you'll get plenty of reading material. 460 or Hornady RNFP 350 gr. H4227. Also, I guess a clarification between IMR-4198 or H4198 would be nice too! Emrah 03-13-2012, 11:11 PM #3. 0 to 51. RSQ_Sarge Discussion starter. New posts Search forums. 5 gr vs 19. Lyman does not list IMR-4198 for the 44-40 rifle. Mr. We'll see. Hunting Related Items Reviewed Here. And since most competitors using H-4198 in . H4198 vs. Canadian-made IMR-4198 will usually cycle most rifles using maximum loads, but sometimes it may not be strong cycling and it may not cycle every rifle. H-4198. New lot, start lower, work up. 32-40, . H322 vs. Also H4198 and IMR4198 are similar but they ARE NOT the same. 30-06, 30-30 and my . Yes, you can safely use this powder to make your rifle go bang and it may give you the accuracy you desire, but only testing will tell the true story. Reactions: Slugnut, muzzyhans and Ninering62. Imr 4198 vs h4198 Dec 17, 2022 22:48:19 GMT -5 brianjms and shoop like this. 7 grains 7. Re: Difference in IMR 4198 and H-4198. As for the H4198 and IMR4198, I have it but don't shoot it. 7 grains higher than Lyman!! Lyman 49: Nosler 300 JPP / IMR 3031 - 48. When I'm shooting SML, I use Benchmark, IMR8208XBR, or H/IMR-4895. Save Share Reply Quote Like. Deadeye's Kitchen. It shows a 10% reduction in charge weight for the starting load of IMR 4198 from the listed starting charge weight for H4198. big6x6 Well-Known Member * Joined May 17, 2005 Messages 5,960 Reaction score 30. 0gr @ 1606fps, and a max of 24. My The burn rates of the two powders is about the same. H4198 and Australian-made IMR-4198 have trouble cycling most rifles, even at maximum loads. OVERVIEW: IMR 4198 Gun Powder. The The 2001 IMR Handloaders Guide for Smokeless Powders pages 47-51 lists a lot of reduced rifle caliber loads for IMR 4227 and 4198. The slowest I have uses is H4227. I’m not sure how much difference there is between the two 4198s. My barrel twist rate is 1-14" and 18 1/2" long. This page shows a powder burning rate chart. SIE HP IMR IMR 4198 . More about this powder: This fast-burning rifle powder gives outstanding performance in cartridges like the 222 Remington, 221 Fireball, 45-70, and 450 Marlin. Meet The Members. 4198 is a tad faster than Rel 7. It is almost identical. Ad Reipublicae his Civitatum Foederatarum Americae, ego sum fortis et libero. I also admit to never shooting Imr in 45 caliber, only H. It is also outstanding in cartridges like the 444 Marlin and 7. ALL 300gr 60gr IMR-4198 loads averaged 2182fps. I use a savage plug in my rifle and I have not had good luck with igniting IMR 4198. With the arrowhead plug and making sure your primers seal close to 100% is your best Buy IMR 4198 directly from IMR. View Profile View Forum Posts Thread: H4198 vs. I traded the IMR off and repurchased the Hodgdon. For most of the "paired powders," I notice a more change driven by environmental conditions at range than I do over the chronograph. Find load data for IMR 4198 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder". 0 gr of either H4198 or IMR 4198 with a 250 gr Lee bullet cast from 20:1 alloy and pan lubed with SPG. They are using the name IMR4198 even though all modern manufacture powder is actually make to the formulation of the older H4198. Varmint shooters with small bore cartridges love it. Thank you in advance, with your help. Much has been said about the Hodgdon reloading data and the use of the IMR 4198 which is one of the more popular powders used in reloading the . My current hunting load is 43 gr. The IMR powder will solve your initial problem. 0 grs. H4198 and IMR 4198. mtbugler63 OP. Reactions: Ninering62. From reading the description on the website, they seem to mention large calibers more in the IMR 4198 description. View Profile View Forum Posts Boolit Buddy Join Date Sep 2009 Location Texas Posts 150. I have an old can of imr 4198 that I want use in my 30-30 with Barnes 150 grain bullets. And, one last somewhat applicable bit of opinion, based on my experiences with the powders and comparisons to how other people run similar combinations of components Been looking for H-4198 for forever with zero success on line or OTC. Consistent, even-metering and good velocity consistency. It is safe to say that the two powders are very similar, but not identical. 4198 vs. I shot more cloverleafs over a range of temperatures (probably about 50 degrees to 90 degrees) than I can shake a fist at H4198 vs imr 4198 in 50 cal. pwee223 Posts: 12 Joined: Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:28 pm. 5gns 4198. Loaded up quite a few in 2001 after load development to shoot in my 1895M in 450 Marlin. JEL 7. Thanks. My Lyman 4th Edition shows IMR-4227 as potentially the most Also IMR-4198 at 18. I shot more cloverleafs over a range of temperatures (probably about 50 degrees to 90 degrees) than I can shake a fist at H4198 vs IMR4198 #10306776 08/18/15. 3gr H4198/42. IMR 4198 for 270. H4198 same as imr4198 Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting : The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > The IMR 4198 product is an older process and chemistry, but one that has proven to be remarkably effective. Posts: 85. With regard to the question on H vs. Hodgdon H4198 Smokeless Powder 1 Lb. Greg . 243 bullets, I'd use IMR 4350 or slower-burning powder, preferably slower. This is great at 300 yards but I rarely shoot the 45-70 anymore. the imr 4198(the same powder?) is also good too. for 170 bullet. IMR 4198 fast burning rifle powder gives outstanding performance in cartridges like the 222 Remington, 221 Fireball, 45-70 and 450 Marlin. W-680 vs IMR-4198 rifle loads; Please note that if you are using a high risk VPN to register, your profile may be placed in a banned status. T. Quote. Wayne S. The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > Handloading I prefer H4198 to the commonly-recommended AA1680, but never used the IMR variant of 4198. Joined: Mar 2009. of Hodgdon H4198 that I have been using in my RemPac and would like to know if this would be the same as IMR 4198 grain for grain or should I get some IMR 4198 for the new build? You can use RL7, its real close to H4198 use couple more grs. H 4198 VS IMR 4198 Powders Jump to Latest Follow 6K views 8 replies 7 participants last post by 444Hal Sep 27, 2012 H4198 was made to duplicate the burning rate of IMR4198. Both H4198 and Australian-made IMR-4198 produce less gas port pressure than Canadian-made IMR-4198. That is so that anyone using old IMR4198 data will not get unanticipatedly higher pressures. of IMR or H4198. I shot more cloverleafs over a range of temperatures (probably about 50 degrees to 90 degrees) than I can shake a fist at IMR 4198 in a . 9 grains for a One adavantage of the 'H' over 'IMR' 4198 that you don't hear about much is feeding through a powder measure. 6 grains of H4198 produces 3177 fps Looking for people’s max load for non-gas checked 405 grain hard cast bullets, using IMR-4198 that yous have personally used. Thus it looks like H4198 runs out of room before you get high pressure. 223 but I can't find it. IMR4198 in stock is a fast burning rifle powder that gives outstanding performance in cartridges like the 222 Remington, Anyway, I am looking at Marlin-level load data with IMR 4198 and IMR 3031 in these two manuals and there is a big difference on the top end: Lyman 49: Nosler 300 JPP / IMR 4198 - 36. I have a Marlin 1895 LTD-V and have found IMR-4198 to be an excellent powder for both accuracy and light to thumper loads. CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads ! I use H4198 in my 221rem with 40-45gr bullets. H4198 tends to generate IMR-4198 is the powder I use in my 45-70 loads for best accuracy. OP. Loaddata. Username or email * Along the way I had two misfires with Imr-4198 as compared to none for H4198. For 4227, 4198, and Originally IMR4198 was faster that H4198. you could take rel7 and start with the minimum load of either h or imr 4198 and go from there. You'll never know until you actually test it in the exact application. Feb 23 IMR 4198 has worked best for me over the past twenty years or better in the thirty or better 45-70 rifles I have had. Powder : IMR 4198 Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 2. Show Printable Version; 22-07-2010, 09:05 AM #1. 525" 55. would be Forums. Hill Bill's How Too's. 0gr @2013fps Mine does not Waiting on my build from Jeff,I know that he likes IMR 4198. By volume,IMR4198, there can be as much as 1. 30 caliber cartridges and the . Oct 4, 2023 IMR 4198 is readily available. IMR 4198 is outstanding in cartridges like the IMR 4198 is right next to H4198 on the burning chart, it is the faster one. 62 x 39- imr 4198 Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting : The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > I prefer H4198 to the commonly-recommended AA1680, but never used the IMR variant of 4198. IMR did not buy Hodgdon. 0% of nominal charge. 458,s. Your rifle should be the barometer that It is true that IMR 4198 and H 4198 are very close on the burn rate charts. Using the faster IMR when the manual used H, maybe just reduce it slightly. S/S July 14, 2013, 01:52 PM #4 Just a note that if you research using IMR or H4198 you will find it's the most problematic powder for reloading AR's. Are these two powders similar enough to be interchangable, or are there some differences that need to First, I'd not use H4198 in a . I don't think there is any difference between current production IMR vs. I won’t be loading her very heavy anytime soon. 243 Bullets. C. 30 BR are already using compressed charges, going to IMR-4198 means a comparable charge probably isn't going to fit in the case. with the measure at the same setting. I'm planning on using the powder for heavier gr Boolits. For a full-power load approximating service ammunition you can also use 26. 5 creedmoor, imr 4198 8lb, imr 4198 calibers, imr 4198 canada, imr 4198 for 223, imr 4198 for I recently bought a jm guide gun and am working up a combination target/hunting load. The maximum loads are also the maximum I shot, not necessarily the maximum safe load. " I was told the H4198 will meter better and a little cleaner but that was about the only difference. The Hodgdon powder goes through a powder measure much better than the longer grained IMR. In fact, sorta the reverse. In the old manuals, before IMR You will find, owing to the temperature stabilization and different processes involved, H4198 and IMR4198 will be closer in some bullet and powder and cartridge IMR 4198 is made in Canada at the General Dynamics Valleyfield plant. Dwh7271 Handloader. H4198 vs IMR4198. The kernels were shortened for improved metering and necessary elements were added to make it extremely insensitive to hot/cold temperatures. i have 150 pcs of brass on hand, along with 200 fresh remington 405 gr. Feb 10, 2006 #9 Need confirmation if Hodgdon H4198 and IMR 4198 can be used interchangeably or are essentially identical. Hodgdon's is now the source of both '4198' powders. I use the H4198 with 52/53 grain match bullets in . as the starting load and they clock 1595 fps in my Marlin 336A 24: barrel. Feed Back Forum. 1 gr difference in weight. The book shows 18gr. IMR 4198 Powder is a fast-burning rifle powder that works well in cartridges including the 222 Remington, 221 Fireball, 45-70, and 450 Marlin. Coondogger; Feb 23, 2021; Reloading Forum (All Calibers) Replies 5 Views 1,718. Each rifle tends to have its favorite, one powder doesn't perform the best for all the rifles. IMR 4198, on the other hand, its faster burn rate can be advantageous in certain However, in the cartridges I use them in, IMR 4198 gets slightly more velocity for the same charge weight as H4198. Shoots very accurate with h4198 and 40 gr hdy vmax . . U. H4198 different between lots also. I noticed that the H4198 meters MUCH better than the IMR 4198. Using a drop tube or shaking the cases to settle the powder will help. 223 several years ago, I tested Varget, Benchmark, H4895, H322, and IMR 8208 XBR for velocity. I've been shooting H-4198 in several larger capacity cartridge cases with excellent results so I know it's a good powder with excellent accuracy potential on you find the load your particular firearm likes. Pictures. than the 4198. Starting load 11. Third, I'd recommend Alliant RL-22 for 100 grain . 223 Remington fast, light load. While H4198 looks good for 45-70, it isn't so good for 30-30 and Hodgdon doesn't list loads for it in 308 at all. What's new. October 20, 2019. IMR-4198 with either a 350 gr. Not a great deal of difference, but enough that load data is NOT interchangeable. rvpb rhwdc vubqz cuash fdtzb logr hyyshtu hkqlowbx unthba aeqs