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H4227 vs N110

Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 4 cartridges they share, with the substitution note from the reference.

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

H4227 #34 · N110 #36

Substitution

Similar application in pistol magnums and .22 Hornet. Use published data for each.

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

Side by side

H4227N110
ManufacturerHodgdonVihtavuori
Burn-rate rank#34#36
Burn categoryMedium-FastMedium-Fast
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temperature sensitivityModerateLow
ApplicationsPistol / RiflePistol / Rifle
Suppressor-friendlyNoYes
US availabilityCommonModerate
StatusDiscontinuedActive

Shared cartridges

PowderH4227 in full PowderN110 in full HubCompare another pair

FAQs

Can I substitute H4227 for N110?
Similar application in pistol magnums and .22 Hornet. Use published data for each. Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, H4227 or N110?
H4227 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #34 vs #36 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do H4227 and N110 both load?
Both powders are listed for .44 Magnum, .22 Hornet, .454 Casull, .357 Magnum.