Powder head-to-head
H414 vs Winchester 760
Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 3 cartridges they share, with the substitution note from the reference.
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Substitution
Identical formulation — use same charge weights in both directions.
Confidence: Manufacturer. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Side by side
| H414 | Winchester 760 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hodgdon | Winchester |
| Burn-rate rank | #64 | #55 |
| Burn category | Medium-Slow | Rifle Medium |
| Grain shape | Ball | Ball |
| Temperature sensitivity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Applications | Rifle | Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | No | No |
| US availability | Common | Common |
| Status | Active | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Can I substitute H414 for Winchester 760?
- Identical formulation — use same charge weights in both directions. Confidence: Manufacturer. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
- Which burns faster, H414 or Winchester 760?
- Winchester 760 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #55 vs #64 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do H414 and Winchester 760 both load?
- Both powders are listed for .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester.