H4831 vs. H4831SC

Originally Posted By: LazerusThey are the same. 4831sc is just "short cut".

If you are trying to pick one, go with the sc. The 4831 meters horribly.


Yep and it works better in small cases as well.
 
My reason for asking is that I have not used it for years. Upon
cleaning out a place in my reloading room, I found both and
decided to use it for some .25-06 loads. Cannot locate my old
notes for the two and do not recall if there was a difference
in velocity, accuracy, or POI, thus the question. And yes, I
knew SC is for short cut.
 
Don't tell anyone but not long back I had very small amounts of both. Mixed them together and shot it up. Used the same weight as always and it did fine.
 
I am using 53 grains of 4831sc in my 2506 i,Hornaday 117 sst , Remington 91/2M Mag Primer in my 2506. This is shown as the max load on the Hornaday website. I have seen loads in older manuals up to 55 grains.
 
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I am not concerned with metering, having three different methods
of getting the correct amount of powder in each case.

Is there ANYONE who has used both and can answer my original
question??
 
Originally Posted By: pyscodogOriginally Posted By: LazerusThey are the same. 4831sc is just "short cut".

If you are trying to pick one, go with the sc. The 4831 meters horribly.

Yep and it works better in small cases as well.

^^^^^^ Burn rate is same

Hodgdon says they are the same. :
H 4831 SC
H 4831

Having said that, even when switching from one lot of the same powder to another lot, it is prudent to use caution, as it is not uncommon for there to be a slight difference even from lot to lot of same powder.

Regards,
hm



 
Originally Posted By: DannoBooneI am not concerned with metering, having three different methods
of getting the correct amount of powder in each case.

Is there ANYONE who has used both and can answer my original
question??

I DID answer it. They are the SAME.

I have both and as they are the same(other than one is extruded in smaller rods). They burn the same and will give you the same results other than the inherent differences in lot to lot batches.
 
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