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H322 vs IMR 3031

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

H322 #52 · IMR 3031 #56

Substitution

Similar burn rate zone; within 3–5% charge weight.

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

Side by side

H322IMR 3031
ManufacturerHodgdonIMR
Burn-rate rank#52#56
Burn categoryMediumMedium
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityLowModerate
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyYesYes
US availabilityCommonCommon
StatusActiveActive

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FAQs

Can I substitute H322 for IMR 3031?
Similar burn rate zone; within 3–5% charge weight. Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, H322 or IMR 3031?
H322 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #52 vs #56 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do H322 and IMR 3031 both load?
Both powders are listed for .222 Remington, .223 Remington, 6mm BR Norma, .444 Marlin, .38-55 Winchester, 6.8mm Remington SPC.
PowderH322 in fullPowderIMR 3031 in full