Powder head-to-head
IMR 8133 vs Retumbo
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
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
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.
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