SR 4756 substitution?

SgtUMSC · October 19, 2016, 07:23 PM

Yes, I am new to reloading. I have read the Lymans 5th edition from cover to cover and looked over the fourms... I still cannot find my answer.

The shotshell I would like to make is with REM STS green shellls 2 3/4" 26grs with REM 209P primers, RP12 wads and #4 buck.

The powder required per the book is SR 4756... which I just found out is not so easy to get in my area (Los Angeles).

Can anyone recommend something that will work safely for this load? I would prefer something that I can get all the time.

Thanks!

reynolds357 · October 19, 2016, 07:43 PM

I thought it was discontinued in early 2015. (could be wrong)
Go to Hodgdon's website and they have loading for their new powders.

SgtUMSC · October 19, 2016, 09:53 PM

Thanks, I actually just sent them an email to see if they could recommend something.

T. O'Heir · October 20, 2016, 12:27 PM

SR4756 was discontinued in 2014. Discussed at length on a bunch of forums in 2013 and earlier. It appears Hodgdon has discontinued all IMR shotgun powders. None listed on their IMR site.
Lyman's 5th Edition of shotgun reloading Copyright is 2007. Surprised they haven't upgraded it.
Anyway, Hodgdon's site suggests HS-6 for #4 buckshot.

SHR970 · October 20, 2016, 02:41 PM

Are you trying to get your powder @ Turners? Selection there is pretty much Alliant last time I looked. You might also need to reconsider your wad since a powder change will likely change that choice.

October 19, 2016, 07:23 PM	#1
SgtUMSC Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2016 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 2	SR 4756 substitution? Yes, I am new to reloading. I have read the Lymans 5th edition from cover to cover and looked over the fourms... I still cannot find my answer. The shotshell I would like to make is with REM STS green shellls 2 3/4" 26grs with REM 209P primers, RP12 wads and #4 buck. The powder required per the book is SR 4756... which I just found out is not so easy to get in my area (Los Angeles). Can anyone recommend something that will work safely for this load? I would prefer something that I can get all the time. Thanks! __________________ I have gone to find myself. If you see me before I get back, keep me here until I return.

October 19, 2016, 09:53 PM	#3
SgtUMSC Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2016 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 2	Thanks, I actually just sent them an email to see if they could recommend something. __________________ I have gone to find myself. If you see me before I get back, keep me here until I return.

October 19, 2016, 07:43 PM	#2
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	I thought it was discontinued in early 2015. (could be wrong) Go to Hodgdon's website and they have loading for their new powders.

October 20, 2016, 12:27 PM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	SR4756 was discontinued in 2014. Discussed at length on a bunch of forums in 2013 and earlier. It appears Hodgdon has discontinued all IMR shotgun powders. None listed on their IMR site. Lyman's 5th Edition of shotgun reloading Copyright is 2007. Surprised they haven't upgraded it. Anyway, Hodgdon's site suggests HS-6 for #4 buckshot. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

October 20, 2016, 02:41 PM	#5
SHR970 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Posts: 1,427	Are you trying to get your powder @ Turners? Selection there is pretty much Alliant last time I looked. You might also need to reconsider your wad since a powder change will likely change that choice.