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IMR 8133 vs Retumbo

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

IMR 8133 #83 · Retumbo #78

Substitution

ADI-based; similar burn rate to Retumbo for ultra-magnum cartridges. Start low.

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

Side by side

IMR 8133Retumbo
ManufacturerIMRHodgdon
Burn-rate rank#83#78
Burn categorySlowMagnum Rifle
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityLowModerate
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyNoNo
US availabilityModerateCommon
StatusDiscontinuedActive

Shared cartridges

FAQs

Can I substitute IMR 8133 for Retumbo?
ADI-based; similar burn rate to Retumbo for ultra-magnum cartridges. Start low. Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, IMR 8133 or Retumbo?
Retumbo is the faster-burning of the two (rank #78 vs #83 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do IMR 8133 and Retumbo both load?
Both powders are listed for .338 Lapua Magnum.
PowderIMR 8133 in fullPowderRetumbo in full