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Slamfire · January 14, 2013, 05:03 PM

I shot 27 lbs of AA2495 and at least as much IMR 4895 with 168's through my across the course 308 rifles.

I have bud's who swear by IMR 4064 but I don't like weighing charges. The 4895 series of powders, which includes H4895, throws much better and my short range (out to 300 yards) loads are thrown.

Recently I tried H4895 with 175's and it hammers at 600 yards.

I think H4895 is an improvement over IMR 4895 as it is one of those "extreme' powders.

I tried AA4064, a short grained 4064, I did not get as much velocity as IMR 4064, but it shot very well out to 600 yards.

I have a feeling that Varget may be the best overall 308 powder but it will take a while before I can prove that to myself.

January 14, 2013, 05:03 PM	#10
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	I shot 27 lbs of AA2495 and at least as much IMR 4895 with 168's through my across the course 308 rifles. I have bud's who swear by IMR 4064 but I don't like weighing charges. The 4895 series of powders, which includes H4895, throws much better and my short range (out to 300 yards) loads are thrown. Recently I tried H4895 with 175's and it hammers at 600 yards. I think H4895 is an improvement over IMR 4895 as it is one of those "extreme' powders. I tried AA4064, a short grained 4064, I did not get as much velocity as IMR 4064, but it shot very well out to 600 yards. I have a feeling that Varget may be the best overall 308 powder but it will take a while before I can prove that to myself. __________________ If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.