Anyone in the Co Sprgs area wanna get some powder?

Steve Smith · October 25, 2000, 01:35 PM

I knew this wold get more atention here than on the "sales" forum. I'm thinking about making an order from "High tech" ammunition, and their surplus 4895 powder is $64 per 8 lb container (plus shipping and hazmat). If we buy four 8lb kegs, they pay the hazmat fee. I have two kegs spoken for, I just need two more.

poacher · October 25, 2000, 06:33 PM

Frontsight.

If you want you can call Powder Valley Reloading here in KS. They carry just about everything you can want. don't know if they'd be cheaper than the other place but since it's a 1-800 it is'nt costing you anything. Their # is 1-800-227-4299. I have used them for years with no problem. Just my .02 worth.

Best wishes Best luck Poacher.

sundog · October 26, 2000, 11:46 AM

Poacher has a good idea. I just got 8 lbs of H108 at the Tulsa show for $50. Good deals! sundog

Steve Smith · October 26, 2000, 01:05 PM

Powder Valley does indeed have a great deal on H108 and 2200 (both $50 for a keg) but s/h and the Hazmat get it to $72 for an 8lb keg. That sends me back to my original search, fellow buyers who want 4895 at $68 delivered.

teknobel · October 26, 2000, 03:28 PM

Frontsight,

I haven't ever tried 4895 and haven't looked in my loading manuals yet. Is it good for 30-30 Win, .308 Win or .243 Win?

Steve Smith · October 26, 2000, 03:58 PM

I pretty surprised that it's not in your manuals...it's in my Sierra, Speer, and Lyman manuals. It is used for everything from .223 to at least .30-06...maybe more. The manuals call it "possibly the most versatile rifle powder in existance" I am buying it specifically for two .308 rifles. I don't have a book in front of me, but I have one in the car. I'll let you know about .243 and .30-30 in about 2 hours. I have decided that I'll probably buy two kegs, so I only have to get one more spoken for (and paid for) to make the order.

[This message has been edited by Frontsight! (edited October 26, 2000).]

Steve Smith · October 27, 2000, 01:06 AM

OK! I'm a little late...sorry! I checked the data, and 4895 will work with all listed .30-30 loads, and will work with all but the 107 gr. .243 (according to Sierra). So, are you in?

DAL · October 27, 2000, 11:01 AM

Frontsight!, is that IMR 4895? If it is, and if I'm not too late, I believe I'll take a keg of it. Please let me know the details.
DAL

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Steve Smith · October 27, 2000, 11:31 AM

The powder is the equivalent of IMR 4895, but is Military. Feel free to email me.

MC2111 · October 27, 2000, 06:21 PM

From my understanding surplus 4895 burns more like IMR 4064. Still a good all around powder. YMMV

PDshooter · October 29, 2000, 09:06 PM

Hi guys, I've bought 4895 from High-Tech Ammo it works GREAT! I use the same loading data as in the manual. I live here in Ill,so when we visit family down south, I just cross over to MO, and pick it up. Save BIG time! No shipping& Haz,$$ $64.00 for #8pd

Steve Smith · October 30, 2000, 12:19 PM

Thanks PD Shooter! BTW, DAL, I'll be calling you today. I was busy this weekend and couldn't call.

DAL · October 30, 2000, 12:38 PM

Sounds good. I'll get back to you ASAP.
DAL

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Reading "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal," by Ayn Rand, should be required of every politician and in every high school.

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined."
--Patrick Henry, during Virginia's Convention to Ratify the Constitution (1788)

GOA, JPFO, PPFC, CSSA, LP, ARI, NRA

Bogie · October 30, 2000, 01:47 PM

Second on the Hi-Tec boys... They're shooters (one of 'em rents MGs at KCR every year), and they do good powder. I've been very satisfied with everything I've gotten from 'em.

October 25, 2000, 01:35 PM	#1
Steve Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1999 Posts: 4,131	I knew this wold get more atention here than on the "sales" forum. I'm thinking about making an order from "High tech" ammunition, and their surplus 4895 powder is $64 per 8 lb container (plus shipping and hazmat). If we buy four 8lb kegs, they pay the hazmat fee. I have two kegs spoken for, I just need two more.

October 25, 2000, 06:33 PM	#2
poacher Member Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Ks. Posts: 46	Frontsight. If you want you can call Powder Valley Reloading here in KS. They carry just about everything you can want. don't know if they'd be cheaper than the other place but since it's a 1-800 it is'nt costing you anything. Their # is 1-800-227-4299. I have used them for years with no problem. Just my .02 worth. Best wishes Best luck Poacher.

October 26, 2000, 11:46 AM	#3
sundog Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Green Country, OK Posts: 715	Poacher has a good idea. I just got 8 lbs of H108 at the Tulsa show for $50. Good deals! sundog

October 26, 2000, 01:05 PM	#4
Steve Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1999 Posts: 4,131	Powder Valley does indeed have a great deal on H108 and 2200 (both $50 for a keg) but s/h and the Hazmat get it to $72 for an 8lb keg. That sends me back to my original search, fellow buyers who want 4895 at $68 delivered.

October 26, 2000, 03:28 PM	#5
teknobel Junior Member Join Date: June 15, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, CO USA Posts: 10	Frontsight, I haven't ever tried 4895 and haven't looked in my loading manuals yet. Is it good for 30-30 Win, .308 Win or .243 Win?

October 26, 2000, 03:58 PM	#6
Steve Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1999 Posts: 4,131	I pretty surprised that it's not in your manuals...it's in my Sierra, Speer, and Lyman manuals. It is used for everything from .223 to at least .30-06...maybe more. The manuals call it "possibly the most versatile rifle powder in existance" I am buying it specifically for two .308 rifles. I don't have a book in front of me, but I have one in the car. I'll let you know about .243 and .30-30 in about 2 hours. I have decided that I'll probably buy two kegs, so I only have to get one more spoken for (and paid for) to make the order. [This message has been edited by Frontsight! (edited October 26, 2000).]

October 27, 2000, 01:06 AM	#7
Steve Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1999 Posts: 4,131	OK! I'm a little late...sorry! I checked the data, and 4895 will work with all listed .30-30 loads, and will work with all but the 107 gr. .243 (according to Sierra). So, are you in?

October 27, 2000, 11:01 AM	#8
DAL Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1999 Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA Posts: 653	Frontsight!, is that IMR 4895? If it is, and if I'm not too late, I believe I'll take a keg of it. Please let me know the details. DAL ------------------ Reading "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal," by Ayn Rand, should be required of every politician and in every high school. "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined." --Patrick Henry, during Virginia's Convention to Ratify the Constitution (1788) GOA, JPFO, PPFC, CSSA, LP, ARI, NRA

October 27, 2000, 11:31 AM	#9
Steve Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1999 Posts: 4,131	The powder is the equivalent of IMR 4895, but is Military. Feel free to email me.

October 27, 2000, 06:21 PM	#10
MC2111 Junior Member Join Date: September 13, 2000 Posts: 2	From my understanding surplus 4895 burns more like IMR 4064. Still a good all around powder. YMMV

October 29, 2000, 09:06 PM	#11
PDshooter Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Location: Illinois (PRI) Posts: 599	Hi guys, I've bought 4895 from High-Tech Ammo it works GREAT! I use the same loading data as in the manual. I live here in Ill,so when we visit family down south, I just cross over to MO, and pick it up. Save BIG time! No shipping& Haz,$$ $64.00 for #8pd

October 30, 2000, 12:19 PM	#12
Steve Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1999 Posts: 4,131	Thanks PD Shooter! BTW, DAL, I'll be calling you today. I was busy this weekend and couldn't call.

October 30, 2000, 12:38 PM	#13
DAL Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1999 Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA Posts: 653	Sounds good. I'll get back to you ASAP. DAL ------------------ Reading "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal," by Ayn Rand, should be required of every politician and in every high school. "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined." --Patrick Henry, during Virginia's Convention to Ratify the Constitution (1788) GOA, JPFO, PPFC, CSSA, LP, ARI, NRA

October 30, 2000, 01:47 PM	#14
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2000 Location: Job hunting on the road... Posts: 3,828	Second on the Hi-Tec boys... They're shooters (one of 'em rents MGs at KCR every year), and they do good powder. I've been very satisfied with everything I've gotten from 'em.