Imr 4831?

[270man]

Fellow Reloaders,

Originally, I used only IMR powders for reloading 30-06, 270, 6mm, etc. Over the years, prices and availability moved me to Hodgdon powders like H4831. Keep in mind that Hodgdon now owns IMR and Winchester powders. I'm told that IMR 4831 has a faster burn rate than H4831 but can't prove it. Both have worked fine in my reloads.

With so many powders (e.g., H4350 vs IMR4350, H4831 vs IMR4831, H4895 vs IMR4895) that are very similar but with different labels, I wonder just how long Hodgdon will continue to make all of them. I guess that sales and profits will dictate whether we will continue to see all the various powders or if Hodgdon will reduce its offerings.

From what I've read, many of Hodgdon's ball powders are the same as Winchester's, but with different labels on the canisters (e.g., H110 vs W296, H414 vs W760).

As for the original question, I believe IMR 4831 will work well in the 30-06. Many of my fellow shooters prefer IMR4064 or 4895 (either IMR or Hodgdon) in the old '06.

270man