hogdons powder
 

does anyone know what the difference is between 4831 and 4831sc. and which is better for 270 win.

thanks chris

RE: hogdons powder
 

I found out it means short cut for better meetering

RE: hogdons powder
 

Either one is most likely a best fit for your XL7-270. What is your bullet choice? I picked up some H4831 with the Sierra GK-130 gr a few weeks ago and need to work up some loads. I would also like to try handloading up some Rem Core Lokt 130 gr. I have a Rem 7600 pump in .270 that favors these Core Lokts.

RE: hogdons powder
 

I am thinking 130 gr gamekings

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Another load to try is H4831sc with the 130gr. or 140gr. Nosler Accubond bullets.

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how does the imr 4831 compare to the hod. powder.. accuracy etc.

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H4831 has always been a good powder for the 270 Win. But the SC version would be better because you can get more of it into the case, and it meters better through a powder measure as well. I would use the SC version.It's performance is identical to H4831, just has smaller grains.

IMR 4831 is a bit faster, and it only comes with the big grains. It would work OK, but I prefer IMR 4350 in the 270Win. (Hodgdon now owns IMR as well.)

RE: hogdons powder
 

Only difference is that the cylindrical grains are cut shorter. The burn rate and other properties are the same. It will flow through a powder measure easier (less bridging and more consistent weights per throw). The biggest advantage I see is that it also will take up less space in the case. This is great when loading slow burning powder into a big case where load density is 100% or greater with the standard cut version. The short cut will fill less space letting you get more in the case before you start to really compress the charge.

Mike

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hey eldequello i have been looking for powders boy they are scarce here in ky. I have found some imr4831 though that is why I asked about it. Do you think that I could work up a load with the imr 4831? I have located everything component wise with the excetpion of bullets and I am working on those.

thanks chris

RE: hogdons powder
 

The I4831 will most definitely work in the 270. Make sure that you use data for the IMR powder though. Like has been said it has a slightly faster burn rate than the h4831.