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Archie · October 29, 2001, 02:09 AM

You are correct in the manufacturer part. IMR used to be Dupont, and H is Hodgdon.

They are not the same. Hodgdon is slower to some degree.

My best load for Garand (.308 Winchester) is 168 grain HPBT and IMR 4895, about a "middle" load.
For .30-06, the charge will be a little greater. Check your loading manual.

October 29, 2001, 02:09 AM	#2
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	They are sort of the same. You are correct in the manufacturer part. IMR used to be Dupont, and H is Hodgdon. They are not the same. Hodgdon is slower to some degree. My best load for Garand (.308 Winchester) is 168 grain HPBT and IMR 4895, about a "middle" load. For .30-06, the charge will be a little greater. Check your loading manual. __________________ There ain't no free lunch, except Jesus. Archie Check out updated journal at http://oldmanmontgomery.wordpress.com/