What can I substitute for IMR 4198?

Substitutes listed for IMR 4198: Reloader 7. Always start at published minimum charges and work up — substitution is a starting point, not a 1:1 swap.

Is IMR 4198 good for .223 Remington?

IMR 4198 is commonly listed for .223 Remington (burn-rate rank #41). Other powders reloaders use for .223 Remington include Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is IMR 4198 good for .222 Remington?

IMR 4198 is commonly listed for .222 Remington (burn-rate rank #41). Other powders reloaders use for .222 Remington include N110, AR 2205, Norma R1. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is IMR 4198 good for .30-30 Winchester?

IMR 4198 is commonly listed for .30-30 Winchester (burn-rate rank #41). Other powders reloaders use for .30-30 Winchester include Trail Boss, IMR SR-4759, H4227. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Lindcott Armory

Hodgdon Powder Company · Extruded

IMR 4198

Classic fast-burning IMR extruded powder in continuous production since 1960.

Manufacturer: IMR
Grain shape: Extruded
Burn rank: #41
Category: Rifle Fast
Temp sensitivity: Moderate
Application: Rifle
Origin: USA
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #41 on the burn-rate scale · Rifle Fast

Typical cartridges

.223 Remington, .222 Remington, .30-30 Winchester, .22 Hornet, .45-70 Government

Substitutes

Listed substitutions with charge guidance. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Reloader 7 · Alliant Community

Similar burn rate for small cases and pistol magnum loads. Work up from starting data.

By cartridge

.223 Remington also used: Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0

.222 Remington also used: N110, AR 2205, Norma R1

.30-30 Winchester also used: Trail Boss, IMR SR-4759, H4227

.22 Hornet also used: Accurate 1680, CSP3, S130

.45-70 Government also used: Trail Boss, IMR SR-4759, N120

Similar burn rate

#40Norma R1Norma #40Ramshot X-TerminatorRamshot #40S133Somchem #40Alliant 2400Alliant #40Vihtavuori 3N38Vihtavuori

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

IMR 4198 is a workhorse fast-burning extruded powder with a history going back to World War II military development. It remains excellent for varmint cartridges like .22 Hornet, .222 Rem, and .223 Rem with light bullets, and for cast-bullet rifle loads where its fast burn prevents leading at reduced velocities.

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