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Southla1 · October 19, 2001, 07:33 PM

Got an 8# jug of IMR4895 some time back from Hi-Tech. Fine folks to deal with, and fine powder. I use it in 30-06 amd 22-250. Just remember what SwampyMO said about the powder being NON-CANISTER. Use the starting loads and work from there. In a case like this a chronograph is a handy tool.

October 19, 2001, 07:33 PM	#7
Southla1 Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 19, 2000 Location: Jeanerette, La. Near the Posts: 1,999	Got an 8# jug of IMR4895 some time back from Hi-Tech. Fine folks to deal with, and fine powder. I use it in 30-06 amd 22-250. Just remember what SwampyMO said about the powder being NON-CANISTER. Use the starting loads and work from there. In a case like this a chronograph is a handy tool.