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H4831 vs N165

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

H4831 #69 · N165 #73

Substitution

Very close burn rate to H4831; suitable direct substitution with standard workup.

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

Side by side

H4831N165
ManufacturerHodgdonVihtavuori
Burn-rate rank#69#73
Burn categoryMedium-SlowMedium-Slow
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityModerateLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyNoNo
US availabilityCommonModerate
StatusActiveActive

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FAQs

Can I substitute H4831 for N165?
Very close burn rate to H4831; suitable direct substitution with standard workup. Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, H4831 or N165?
H4831 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #69 vs #73 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do H4831 and N165 both load?
Both powders are listed for .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 WSM, 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 H&H Magnum.
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