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AR 2209 vs H4350

Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 6 cartridges they share, with the substitution note from the reference.

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

AR 2209 #62 · H4350 #66

Substitution

Equivalent formulation. Cross-referenced in Australian loading manuals. Work up from minimum.

Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Side by side

AR 2209H4350
ManufacturerADIHodgdon
Burn-rate rank#62#66
Burn categoryMedium-SlowRifle Medium
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temperature sensitivityLowLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyNoNo
US availabilityModerateCommon
StatusActiveActive

Shared cartridges

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FAQs

Can I substitute AR 2209 for H4350?
Equivalent formulation. Cross-referenced in Australian loading manuals. Work up from minimum. Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, AR 2209 or H4350?
AR 2209 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #62 vs #66 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do AR 2209 and H4350 both load?
Both powders are listed for 7mm-08 Remington, .243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester.