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Jim243 · April 15, 2014, 11:12 AM

trg, you need to understand that for higher velocity you need SLOWER powder not faster or more of the same. Slower powder lets the pressure build up higher before the bullet moves so you get faster (higher) velocity.

Try H-4895 or IMR-4895.

Jim

April 15, 2014, 11:12 AM	#3
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	trg, you need to understand that for higher velocity you need SLOWER powder not faster or more of the same. Slower powder lets the pressure build up higher before the bullet moves so you get faster (higher) velocity. Try H-4895 or IMR-4895. Jim