Powder head-to-head

H4831SC vs IMR 4955

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

H4831SC #69 · IMR 4955 #65

Substitution

ADI-based; similar burn rate to H4831SC. Start low and work up.

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

Side by side

H4831SCIMR 4955
ManufacturerHodgdonIMR
Burn-rate rank#69#65
Burn categoryRifle SlowMedium-Slow
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityLowLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyNoNo
US availabilityCommonCommon
StatusActiveDiscontinued

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FAQs

Can I substitute H4831SC for IMR 4955?
ADI-based; similar burn rate to H4831SC. Start low and work up. Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, H4831SC or IMR 4955?
IMR 4955 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #65 vs #69 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do H4831SC and IMR 4955 both load?
Both powders are listed for .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 7mm Remington Magnum.
PowderH4831SC in fullPowderIMR 4955 in full