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IMR 7977 vs IMR 8133

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

IMR 7977 #80 · IMR 8133 #83

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IMR 7977IMR 8133
ManufacturerIMRIMR
Burn-rate rank#80#83
Burn categoryMedium-SlowSlow
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityLowLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyNoNo
US availabilityCommonModerate
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Shared cartridges

FAQs

Which burns faster, IMR 7977 or IMR 8133?
IMR 7977 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #80 vs #83 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do IMR 7977 and IMR 8133 both load?
Both powders are listed for .338 Lapua Magnum, .28 Nosler, .300 PRC, .416 Remington Magnum, .338 Remington Ultra Magnum, 7mm PRC, among 9 shared cartridges.
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