Powder head-to-head

H4350 vs IMR 4451

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

H4350 #66 · IMR 4451 #68

Substitution

ADI-based Enduron powder nearly identical to H4350; 1–3% charge adjustment may be needed.

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

Side by side

H4350IMR 4451
ManufacturerHodgdonIMR
Burn-rate rank#66#68
Burn categoryRifle MediumRifle Medium
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityLowLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyNoNo
US availabilityCommonCommon
StatusActiveDiscontinued

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FAQs

Can I substitute H4350 for IMR 4451?
ADI-based Enduron powder nearly identical to H4350; 1–3% charge adjustment may be needed. Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, H4350 or IMR 4451?
H4350 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #66 vs #68 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do H4350 and IMR 4451 both load?
Both powders are listed for 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester.
PowderH4350 in fullPowderIMR 4451 in full