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IMR 4007 SSC

SAFETY RECALL (2019): Hodgdon/IMR recalled ALL lots of IMR 4007 SSC.

Manufacturer
IMR
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#44
Category
Medium
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Rifle
Origin
USA
Status
Discontinued

Burn-rate position

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Rank #44 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

5.56x45mm NATO, .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .308 Winchester

By cartridge

5.56x45mm NATO also used: Norma R1, S133, Shooters World Economy Rifle
.223 Remington also used: Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0
.22-250 Remington also used: S133, Power Pro Varmint, RS40
.308 Winchester also used: N110, Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230

Similar burn rate

#44Vectan A1Nobel Sport #44A1Vectan #44Winchester 748Winchester #44N120Vihtavuori #44Ramshot TACRamshot

Supply & handling

Availability (US)
Unavailable
Shortage-prone
No
Suppressor-friendly
Yes
Flash-suppressed
No

About this powder

IMR 4007 SSC uses a super-short-cut ball shape for enhanced metering from progressive press powder measures. Designed for .223 Rem and similar precision rifle applications. The SSC formulation was developed to deliver consistent charge throws without trickling.

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Sources & provenance