4350 powder

Never take any powder out there as the same or almost the same. Because they are not. Start and research any powder and bullet weight you plan to use. Could possibly save a bad accident or your life.
 
Originally Posted By: MousedipperIf you have to ask that question you should not be re-loading.

JUST MY .02

That's a BS response.

There are a few powders out there that use the same data.

To the OP, very similar but they do use different data.
 
Well you may think it BS but if you have to ask the question, It means you don't own or pay any attention to a reloading manual.

I have been loading for over 50 years, and still read and adhere to the loading manuals, and if I find something that doesn't seem quite right, I check a couple of more manuals. (Can't have too many) I still make mistakes.

usually senior moment, but never lack of attention to detail.
 
Originally Posted By: MousedipperWell you may think it BS but if you have to ask the question, It means you don't own or pay any attention to a reloading manual.

I have been loading for over 50 years, and still read and adhere to the loading manuals, and if I find something that doesn't seem quite right, I check a couple of more manuals. (Can't have too many) I still make mistakes.

usually senior moment, but never lack of attention to detail.



Not everyone has the wealth of knowledge or a collected amount of materials that someone reloading for 50 years has. People come on this site to ask questions and gain knowledge not to get lit up by some cranky old coger. Go take some miralax and have a movement.
 
I agree thats a B.S response. Not only have you just insulted a guy who probably just got into it, but you've made it likely that if he does have a question in the future he may not ask and just try it, possibly causing an accident. I've made almost the same mistake with some IMR/H 4198 when I first started reloading my .308.
I was excited, got the books, read them. (I'd bought the ABC's of reloading and the speer and hornady reloading manuals. ) Looked up the powder I'd wanted to use with my bullet weights, drove over an hour away to the closest place I could get powder.... And was then floored by all the choices I had. To make a long story short, I grabbed the wrong thing of powder and didn't realize it until I got home. When I said ah [beeep]? I ended up ordering some ViHT online and still have that bottle of H4198, one day I might get a rifle to use it in.
But if it wouldn't of been for an awesome set of guys on thefiringline, I might not of got into reloading. I've asked all sorts of stupid questions, like why my primers were not fitting into some military brass (military crimp) and why my primers kept having dimples in them when I used my priming tool (priming tool pin was up side down) I'm sure there's lots more I can't remember. But the point of these forums is to use your experience to help, not insult people so you feel superior.
There's my rant, now to the OP's question: while some H/IMR's powders do correlate, not all do. I'm currently using H4350 to work up a load in my 6.5 creedmoor. Often you can go to the manufactuer's website and they'll give you good load data. What caliber are you planning to reload and maybe someone can point you in the right direction for safe loads with your bullet selection/weight/and caliber.
 
Originally Posted By: drakekyNever take any powder out there as the same or almost the same. Because they are not. Start and research any powder and bullet weight you plan to use. Could possibly save a bad accident or your life.

And to further add, different lot numbers of the exact same powders (such as Varget) for example may be different too.

Dave may not be the most tactful, but I believe he truly doesn't want to see anyone hurt, or need to trade in their gun for a red tipped white cane and dark sunglasses.
 
I think Dave is a old navy "black shoe" retiree that we old "airdales" recognize his direct fire of communication and was probably well intended.
Jim AQB
 
Originally Posted By: chefpierreNot everyone has the wealth of knowledge or a collected amount of materials that someone reloading for 50 years has. People come on this site to ask questions

I couldn't agree more.

Seriously, how many of us learned from an experienced reloader what to do and what not to do. I was hesitant of reloading m first rounds until someone with a lot of experience took the time to explain and review the steps. I still appreciate that effort and think we should offer the same.
 
Thank you gentlemen for those that agree with me. Jim in Iowa, It could be worse, you could be a JarHead like coyotejunki


TEE HEE

Dave
 
RCM243,,,In answer to your question, yes, there is a slight difference...If you pull up a Hodgdon Powder Burn Rate Chart, IMR 4350 is #113 and Hodgon 4350 is #114....Very close in proximity, but not the same...

Could you interchange the loading data, possibly but not worth the risk, depending on the charge weight and overall cartridge make up..Keep in mind that every rifle/chamber may react differently to a slight change in pressure curves..

Even when using the same powder, but changing primer brands or types, it's wise to start your load development all over..Reloading is a pretty precise undertaking, some start out running full steam and wind up injured because of it...No one on here wants to see that happen to anyone else..
 
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