Short Cut SC Powder Question

rick983 · May 29, 2008, 11:39 PM

I have never used the short cut SC version of some of my favorite powders and wandered if any of you felt that you needed to lower the charge due to using SC powder instead of the normal long kernels? Thanks.

Grandpa Shooter · May 29, 2008, 11:44 PM

If you are using a manual and weighing out your charge it doesn't matter if it is short or long cut. It meters better which was the whole reason for chopping it shorter.

Just make sure you follow the manual.

Martyn4802 · May 30, 2008, 05:25 AM

+1

Martyn

Al Norris · May 30, 2008, 07:47 AM

On H4198, I went to the SC version, simply because it metered better than the original. There was no difference in the amount I used, other than it metered much more consistently, from throw to throw.

Archie · May 30, 2008, 03:18 PM

I did the 'direct replacement' thing long ago with H4831 and H4831SC. When I used the SC version, I got some real impressive velocities and some really wide primer pockets. No damage to me or rifle - Thank You, Lord.

When ever starting with a 'new' can or lot of powder, start from the bottom and work up. It is not so much the 'SC' that makes the difference, it's the change in powder lot.

steveno · May 30, 2008, 04:06 PM

I chronographed both H-4831 & H-4831SC in a Ruger #1A and couldn't tell the difference with the same charge

May 29, 2008, 11:44 PM	#2
Grandpa Shooter Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2007 Posts: 140	If you are using a manual and weighing out your charge it doesn't matter if it is short or long cut. It meters better which was the whole reason for chopping it shorter. Just make sure you follow the manual. __________________ Old enough to know better and way too old to care!

May 30, 2008, 05:25 AM	#3
Martyn4802 Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: Grayling, Michigan Posts: 737	+1 Martyn __________________ US Army Retired NRA Benefactor Life Member JPFO

May 30, 2008, 03:18 PM	#5
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	Yes, the burning rates can differ. I did the 'direct replacement' thing long ago with H4831 and H4831SC. When I used the SC version, I got some real impressive velocities and some really wide primer pockets. No damage to me or rifle - Thank You, Lord. When ever starting with a 'new' can or lot of powder, start from the bottom and work up. It is not so much the 'SC' that makes the difference, it's the change in powder lot. __________________ There ain't no free lunch, except Jesus. Archie Check out updated journal at http://oldmanmontgomery.wordpress.com/

May 29, 2008, 11:39 PM	#1
rick983 Member Join Date: May 24, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 47	Short Cut SC Powder Question I have never used the short cut SC version of some of my favorite powders and wandered if any of you felt that you needed to lower the charge due to using SC powder instead of the normal long kernels? Thanks.

May 30, 2008, 07:47 AM	#4
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	On H4198, I went to the SC version, simply because it metered better than the original. There was no difference in the amount I used, other than it metered much more consistently, from throw to throw.

May 30, 2008, 04:06 PM	#6
steveno Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Minden , Nebraska Posts: 1,407	I chronographed both H-4831 & H-4831SC in a Ruger #1A and couldn't tell the difference with the same charge