Which burns faster, H4895 or N550?

N550 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #57 vs #57 — lower rank burns faster).

What cartridges do H4895 and N550 both load?

Both powders are listed for .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield.

Powder head-to-head

FastestSlowest

H4895 #57 · N550 #57

Similar burn rate zone; reduce 3–4% when substituting.

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

Can I substitute H4895 for N550?: Similar burn rate zone; reduce 3–4% when substituting. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, H4895 or N550?: N550 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #57 vs #57 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do H4895 and N550 both load?: Both powders are listed for .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield.