Hodgdon H4831 Shortcut Smokeless Powder 1 Lb
by HODGDON , IMR & WINCHESTER
Ballistically, this Extreme Extruded powder is the exact copy of H4831. Physically, it has a shorter grain size, therefore, the designation SC or short cut. The shorter, more compact kernels allow the powder to flow through the powder measures more smoothly, helping to alleviate the constant cutting of granules. With the smoother flow characteristics comes more uniform charge weights, while the individual grains orient more compactly, creating better loading density. Grain shape is extruded (stick)
John T. Underwood –
It is not the fastest powder but has always been stable to temperatures
Rosemary J. Braud –
This powder earned a permanent spot on my bench. I haven’t been reloading long, but the first load I ever worked up was 61 gn of this behind a 150 gn Nosler partition. I tried a few other handloads on my test run and was shooting them first and becoming a little discouraged. Then I got to this gem. …