Hodgdon H4831 is insensitive to hot/cold temperatures and is a favorite for cartridges such as the 270 Winchester, 25-06 Remington, 280 Remington, and 300 Winchester Magnum. Hodgdon Powder offers the largest selection of quality smokeless propellants for any reloading application.
Is IMR 4831 the same as H4831?
bigedp51. H4831 is made in Australia by ADI which is now owned by a French company, IMR4831 is made in Canada and is now owned by General Dynamics Weapons division. Their equivalence is like comparing Vegemite to Marmite. Remington/DuPont set up the powder plants in Australia making powders like its IMR powder lines.
Why is there a shortage of smokeless powder?
The current powder situation is due to a record demand for all reloading components and NOT a reduction in the supply of powder. With long-time handloaders looking to stock up and new gun owners looking for ammunition, there is an unprecedented demand for powder and other reloading components.
What is H4831 powder?
H4831 is an extruded powder in Hodgdon’s Extreme series and it is probably safe to say more big-game animals have been taken by handloaders with H4831 than any other powder.
What calibers is H4831 good for?
Bruce “B.E.” Hodgdon was the first to introduce this popular propellant in 1950 and, since that time, it has become a favorite for cartridges like the 270 Winchester, 25-06 Remington, 280 Remington and 300 Winchester Magnum.
Who makes H4831 powder?
Phillip Velayo. Phillip Velayo currently serves as Gunwerks’ Long Range University Lead Instructor. Phillip is a 10-year Marine Corps veteran having served his whole career in the Scout Sniper community.
Who makes smokeless powder?
Hodgdon Powder Company
| Industry | Manufacturer of ammunition components |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Headquarters | 6430 Vista Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66218 |
| Key people | Bruce E. Hodgdon, founder; J.B. Hodgdon; Bob Hodgdon |
| Products | smokeless powders; black powder and black powder substitutes |
Is Hodgdon H4831 the best big game powder?
It is probably safe to say Hodgdon H4831 has taken more big game than any other powder. Hodgdon was the first supplier to introduce this popular burning rate in 1950. Since that time it has become a favorite for cartridges like the 270 Winchester, 25-06 Remington, 280 Remington and 300 Winchester Magnum.
What is the best smokeless powder for reloading?
Hodgdon Powder offers the largest selection of quality smokeless propellants for any reloading application. It is probably safe to say Hodgdon H4831 has taken more big game than any other powder. Hodgdon was the first supplier to introduce this popular burning rate in 1950.
Can I return smokeless powder or black powder?
Smokeless Powder, Black Powder, Primers, and Fuses are considered hazardous materials, incur HazMat Charges, and can only ship ground freight within the continental U.S. Due to safety considerations and legal/regulatory reasons, Smokeless Powder, Black Powder, Primers, and Fuses cannot be returned.
