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Originally Posted By: logstoveSqueeze,


Is the H4895 28.0gr a 60% reduced load for the 125gr Sierra?


I stopped at the LGS on way home and they did not have many powders. I want to pick up some and load tonight and go shooting. Guy said we are still in shortage? That is BS as many gunshops have powder. So I will have to get H4895 at another show south of me where we shoot.


That is 60% of the max load for 125 gr. bullet published on Hodgdon's Load Data site...Well rounded up to the next whole grain weight.  Like I said, lightly crimped, it has been a nice soft recoil load, with decent consistency.  When it gets time for him to hunt, we will work the load up to where he is comfortable, and an accuracy node happens.  He is a big kid, so he may be up to full power loads in two years, when he can participate in WI mentored hunting(min. 10 years old). 


As for powder availability, it is still hit and miss. I saw  some H4895 at a big powder dealer in southern WI a few weeks back, but it is out of stock now.  I have enough for my needs now, but later this winter, I will start getting more serious about some powder purchases.  I saw this mess coming, and stocked up on powder, primers, and .22 RF ammo.     This current situation is tough for guys that are looking to try new powders, or don't keep a year or so stock on hand.


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