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H4831 vs H4831SC

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

H4831 #69 · H4831SC #69

Substitution

SC is spherical-cut version of H4831 — charge weights are the same.

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

Side by side

H4831H4831SC
ManufacturerHodgdonHodgdon
Burn-rate rank#69#69
Burn categoryMedium-SlowRifle Slow
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityModerateLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyNoNo
US availabilityCommonCommon
StatusActiveActive

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FAQs

Can I substitute H4831 for H4831SC?
SC is spherical-cut version of H4831 — charge weights are the same. Confidence: Manufacturer. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, H4831 or H4831SC?
H4831SC is the faster-burning of the two (rank #69 vs #69 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do H4831 and H4831SC both load?
Both powders are listed for .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum.
PowderH4831 in fullPowderH4831SC in full