Powder head-to-head
H4831SC vs Reloader 23
Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 2 cartridges they share, with the substitution note from the reference.
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Substitution
Temperature-stable alternative to H4831SC; similar charge weights in magnum rifle cartridges.
Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Side by side
| H4831SC | Reloader 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hodgdon | Alliant |
| Burn-rate rank | #69 | #74 |
| Burn category | Rifle Slow | Medium-Slow |
| Grain shape | Extruded | Extruded |
| Temperature sensitivity | Low | Low |
| Applications | Rifle | Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | No | No |
| US availability | Common | Common |
| Status | Active | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Can I substitute H4831SC for Reloader 23?
- Temperature-stable alternative to H4831SC; similar charge weights in magnum rifle cartridges. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
- Which burns faster, H4831SC or Reloader 23?
- H4831SC is the faster-burning of the two (rank #69 vs #74 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do H4831SC and Reloader 23 both load?
- Both powders are listed for .300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum.