H4895?

[skeet]

Both of the 4895 powders are good and can be used in many calibers...but it is really not an all around powder. In my opinion there really is no such thing for the whole gamut of cartridges. BUT there are some powders that can be used im many groups of cartridges. Like 4198 or 748 in the smaller cases. 4895 in the medium cases and of course H4831 in mag cases. Another powder that can be used in many cartridges is IMR 4064. If you aren't looking for max loads though..4895 will work in many just fine.

As far as Hodgdon making both powders they sure do sell both as they distribute Winchester powders the IMR brand and their own brand. Much of Hodgdon's ball powderw used to be made by Winchester..now some overseas. I still have some WWII 4831 powder I bought from Hodgdon IIRC in 1965. 100 bucks went a long way then. Cost about a dollar a pound or so..delivered....and it still shoots just fine. In fact I have 3 lbs of HiVel #2 made in 1939 that still shoots just fine.