Petrol & Powder
Well-Known Member
Years ago I learned that IMR 4895 and 30 caliber go together like bread & butter. I stopped jumping around from powder to powder and centered my efforts on IMR 4895. I never looked back and I'm confident that was a good choice.
For 6mm & 7mm projectiles, IMR 4064 is my go-to powder.
When it comes to the availability of reloading supplies, we ride a never ending series of crests and troughs. Currently we are in a trough. For those of us that have been around a while, this is nothing new. Like most that have weathered more than a few shortages, I ride them out and I don't get too excited.
Finding myself with more 4895 than 4064 on hand, I'm looking at using 4895 in more applications.
Obviously the two powders are different and not directly interchangeable but, I'm wondering if suitable loads using 4895 will deliver good results in cartridges such as 243 Win and 7mm-08 ? The burn rates between 4895 & 4064 are close.
I am ALWAYS looking to simplify my logistics.
Any input?
For 6mm & 7mm projectiles, IMR 4064 is my go-to powder.
When it comes to the availability of reloading supplies, we ride a never ending series of crests and troughs. Currently we are in a trough. For those of us that have been around a while, this is nothing new. Like most that have weathered more than a few shortages, I ride them out and I don't get too excited.
Finding myself with more 4895 than 4064 on hand, I'm looking at using 4895 in more applications.
Obviously the two powders are different and not directly interchangeable but, I'm wondering if suitable loads using 4895 will deliver good results in cartridges such as 243 Win and 7mm-08 ? The burn rates between 4895 & 4064 are close.
I am ALWAYS looking to simplify my logistics.
Any input?