The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Appreciate the feedback

Appreciate the feedback (reply)

Creeker — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 03:24:01 +0000

IMR 4895 I'm thinkin the answer may b simpler than that . . (reply)

RidinLou — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:18:15 +0000

Liability for something made before the buyout/merger/name change.

Saw that. (reply)

Hoot — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 12:08:25 +0000

I've used the 60% formula without regard to H or IMR...of course not using the powders interchangeably, just the 60% bit. I would appreciate hearing anything further if Hodgdon is contacted.

55 gallon drum = awesome. (reply)

Bryan — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 03:20:34 +0000

I regret passing up a large keg (40+ lbs) of WW296. I rarely see the larger amounts.

IMR 4895 (reply)

Creeker — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:09:53 +0000

Can't answer that. I'm using powder from a 55 gallon drum at present. Who knows how old it is. I've had no problems in 30-30 or 30-06 loading to 50% capacity +or- a couple grains. Go figure.

IMR 4895 (reply)

Cherokee — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:00:06 +0000

Interesting. I also have been using it for reduced loads for many years, what has changed ?

IMR 4895

Creeker — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 14:25:53 +0000

For several years I've used this powder for reduced loads [mostly 50% case capacity] in my rifles with any bullet. While I don't subscribe to Handloader Magazine anymore I do get the Wolfe Tracks Newsletter & the March edition has a download for Handloader March/April. I find this at the bottom of page 7:

After my article “Reduced Rifle Loads” appeared in Handloader No. 306 (February 2017), Hodgdon contacted me with new information. After considerable testing, they recommend against using IMR-4895 for reduced loads, suggesting only H-4895 and Trail Boss. – John Barsness

Guess I should contact Hodgdon...........Creeker