Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. The reason i am asking is, i had a friend who reloaded for many years, whom i am out of touch with now, and he gave me a speer manual 9 which shows some impressive numbers when reloading for 35 rem. If you made a powder slower, it hurts noone and you would use a little more to get the same pressures. Reloading handbook whether youre a novice or a seasoned hand loader, this book will provide everything needed to successfully reload your favorite cartridges. Longrange shooters found 4831 was superior to previously available powders. It is a very easy read with some terminology and jargon that you may have to look up, but overall i believe it to be very approachable for the everyday reader. The powder at the time was 20 year old imr 4064, h4831, and bullseye which had been exposed to heat, cold, and containers had even been wet and dryed several times before i received them. A friends dad showed me how to reload on his pacific c press, and of course it was a 3006, and in 1970 surplus 4831 was still widely used, he had a green metal.
First sales of surplus dupont manufactured imr 4831 20mm propellant, i believe were as 4350 data powder. Refer to order chart or dropdown box for available powder types. Dupont imr 4831 gun powder tin empty black powders better shooting since 1802 description du pont gun powder tin orange tin. Hodgdon has been supplying shooters and reloaders with top quality powder since the.
Hodgdon h4831 rifle powders quality reloading powders for the home reloader. Never use imr powder data for any other powder types with similar numerical designations. The history of reloading accurate smokeless powders reloading. Powder left in the reloaders powder measure hoppers for extended periods, overnight or several days, should be avoided. Threescore barrels of powder below to prove old englands overthrow. Buy the imr 4831 smokeless reloading powder and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. As the number of experimental variations increased, each improved military rifle propellant was identified by a fourdigit number. Apr 08, 2016 that is why one of my criteria is a history of production. These powders are very popular with high power and long. Remember that these powders are used internationally, in all climates.
Jan 27, 2020 books such as this one, containing listings of information on how much powder to load behind a given bullet for a specific cartridge, may be termed manuals or handbooks. Powder is a 1995 american fantasy drama film, written and directed by victor salva and starring sean patrick flanery in the title role, with jeff goldblum, mary steenburgen, bradford tatum, and lance henriksen in supporting roles. Its my duty as a son to find the good in my father. Hodgdon powder, imr powder and winchester powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by them, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results obtained including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose andor any. A fine extruded powder, it flows accurately and with ease through measures and delivers matchgrade accuracy when put to use. Please view the pictures and email us with any questions. I have the lee 309200 mold and 3 pounds of imr 4831. Imr 4831 smokeless reloading powder bass pro shops. The gunpowder treason and plot, i know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot. So hodgdon developed data for the powder on hand and commenced selling it as h4831. If you made a powder faster burning intentionally, it would cause high pressure scenarios that would generate litigation. Imr is a registered trademark of the imr powder company assigned to the hodgdon powder.
Powder choice imr 4831 nosler tested to be the most accurate powder with all their 90 grain bullets nosler also recommends when reloading etips to reduce minimum charge by 2 grains and never exceed midrange loads due to increased barrel pressure from elongated all copper bullet friction. Improved military rifle propellants are tubular nitrocellulose propellants evolved from world war. First, ball powder, a double base powder, was invented in 1933. Powder is an extreme magazine dedicated to the action packed sport of snow skiing. What is your take on using older reloading manuals vs. That is why one of my criteria is a history of production. I have not used the chronograph with any of the imr 4831 loads yet. What is difference in imr4831, h4831, h4831sc the high road. Old imr i started reloading in 1998 with equipment, powder, and components given to me by a friend.
Imr 4831 is faster than h4831, and is a completely different powder. I have loaded beyond the book but being extremely cautious watching pressure signs and if it shows early on i stop and drop a half a. Readers get a taste of indian life as the book nods to. Ken waters books have loads for the 4831 data that he said were. Gunpowder is a lowexplosive substance that is used as a propellant in firearms. By gods providence he was catchd with a dark lantern and burning match. Imrs legendary smokeless powder knowhow means hunters will always have accuracy and brute force by their side. Powder needs to be stored in original containers only, when not in use. Guy fawkes, guy fawkes, twas his intent to blow up the king and parliment. In addition to the canisters available from dupont, the director of civilian marksmanship dcm sold surplus improved military rifle propellants to members of the national rifle association. Physically, it has a shorter grain size which earned it the sc designation for short cut. According to the history ive read, roberts worked with f.
I really have not shot imr 4831 in the 4570 enough to really form an opinion yet. The shorter, more compact kernels allow the powder to flow through the powder measures more smoothly, helping to alleviate the constant cutting of granules. Most manuals are alittle light so the loads can work in any gun if you start at the bottom and work up till you see pressure signs. My old manuals from the early 50s, indicate to start with the 4350 data when using the surplus 4831. Bequettes new book, the gunpowder people, takes an indepth look at hodgdon powder companys impressive 70year history. The book gives a detailed history of the invention and progress of gunpowder manufacturing. Each can is sea for sale by walsh gun on gunsamerica 924529050. It was made by dupont and intended for the 50 bmg during the big war. Townsend whelen mentioned in one of his many books.
Like the us australia has a long and proud military history, a history that is. Designed specifically for use in mediumsized magnum rifles using heavier bullets, this powder can. The majority of editorial content depicts ski action photography, expert information, and entertaining features. Never substitute smokeless powder for black powder. These powders are very popular with high power and longrange shooters, varmint hunters, and benchrest shooters. I think that no man ever spent so much time in perfecting a cartridge as mr. Aircraft art boats bolt action rifles books camping cars cartridges. Im contemplating buying a very nice match grade m1 garand ive found and have been reading all the posts and have found the bobs load. Designed specifically for use in mediumsized magnum rifles using heavier bullets, this powder can always be relied upon to aid a hunter in any situation. And so a powder charge reduction is needed in that case if the computer recommends this powder. Please use ebays shipping calculator to determine shipping charges to your location. The 270 with a grain and h 4831 powder is an all time great reload round.
Our exclusive line of extruded rifle powders hodgdon extreme was. I bought this book after reading the authors prevous books awaydays and leisure and being a big music fan i cant. The information was in gun pro course study unit 7 n2507 part 3 page 9. The reason i suggested buying the berger manual is it is a good read and has berger history etc,really worth it,didnt mean to offend. After the war, great quantities of the powder was left over, some from stocks never loaded and some from surplus ammo that was pulled down.
For h4831sc, this extreme extruded powder is the exact ballistic copy of h4831. The latest in reloading, straight to your inbox keep uptodate on new products, trends and tips from the leader in reloading. It had its origin in the 3006 as a military powder and was the first powder bruce. I do think there is an accuracy load here and i may not have to load it to the max to find it. The manuals of the day, when surpluss h4831 first came out, often referred to the powder as 4350 data powder. 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, 2506 remington, 280 remington and 300 winchester magnum. Slightly slower in burn speed than imr 4350, imr 4831 gives top velocities and performance with heavier bullets in medium sized magnums. Number 4831 was used to load navy antiaircraft machine gun ammunition, and number 4895 was. Fortunately, velocity and power are delivered by imr 4831. Buy the hodgdon h4831 rifle powders and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. Sage on the project, assisted by townsend whelen, a. Propellant profiles revised and expanded wolfe publishing, wolfe publishing company on. H4831sc ballistically, this extreme extruded powder is the exact copy of h4831.
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, 2506. Apr, 2004 i loved this book and only gave it 3 stars because i dont think its a great book for everyone. A story of americas disappearing ski bum evans, jeremy, plake, glen on. The 4831 powder used by the computer is hodgdons 4831. Ramshot silhouette, vitavuori n170, hodgdon varget, hodgdon 4831, etc.