Powder head-to-head
IMR 7977 vs Reloader 26
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Side by side
| IMR 7977 | Reloader 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | IMR | Alliant |
| Burn-rate rank | #80 | #79 |
| Burn category | Medium-Slow | Medium-Slow |
| Grain shape | Extruded | Extruded |
| Temp sensitivity | Low | Low |
| Applications | Rifle | Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | No | No |
| US availability | Common | Moderate |
| Status | Discontinued | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Which burns faster, IMR 7977 or Reloader 26?
- Reloader 26 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #79 vs #80 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do IMR 7977 and Reloader 26 both load?
- Both powders are listed for .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 WSM, .338 Lapua Magnum, .28 Nosler, 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 PRC, among 13 shared cartridges.
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