Hodgdon H4895 Smokeless Gun Powder

Product Overview: Hodgdon H4895 Smokeless Gun Powder

Hodgdon H4895 Smokeless Gun Powder is a versatile and highly respected powder designed for reloading a wide variety of medium to large-caliber rifle cartridges. Known for its consistent performance, moderate burn rate, and excellent accuracy, H4895 has been a staple in the reloading community for years. This powder is ideal for shooters who need reliable performance for hunting, precision target shooting, and military-style loads. It is well-suited for calibers such as .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, and .30-06 Springfield.

One of the main features of Hodgdon H4895 is its versatility—it can be used across a wide range of applications, from varmint hunting to long-range target shooting. H4895 is clean-burning, providing shooters with minimal fouling and easier firearm maintenance. It is also known for its excellent lot-to-lot consistency, allowing reloaders to achieve consistent and repeatable results across different batches of powder. Its moderate burn rate provides a good balance of velocity and pressure, making it a go-to choice for a wide range of shooting applications.

Product Specifications:

• Brand: Hodgdon
• Powder Type: Smokeless, Extruded Powder
• Burn Rate: Moderate (ideal for medium to large rifle calibers)
• Applications: Suitable for a variety of rifle cartridges such as .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and similar calibers
• Grain Weight: Available in 1 lb and 8 lb containers
• Consistency: Excellent lot-to-lot consistency for reliable and repeatable performance
• Metering: Extruded powder with easy metering, providing precise and accurate charges for reloaders
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
• Usage: Best used for hunting, precision target shooting, military-style applications, and general reloading needs in medium to large rifle calibers

Key Features:

• Moderate Burn Rate: H4895’s moderate burn rate makes it perfect for a wide variety of medium to large-caliber rifle cartridges. It offers a good balance of velocity, pressure, and recoil, delivering reliable performance across a broad range of shooting applications.
• Consistent Performance: Known for excellent lot-to-lot consistency, H4895 provides reloaders with predictable results every time they reload, which is especially valuable for precision and competitive shooting.
• Clean Burning: H4895 is a clean-burning powder that reduces fouling and minimizes the need for frequent barrel cleaning, even during extended shooting sessions. This is especially important for hunters and shooters who need their firearms to perform consistently over time.
• Versatility: This powder is extremely versatile and can be used for a wide variety of reloading applications, from varmint hunting to big game hunting, target shooting, and military-style applications.
• Accurate Loads: H4895 is known for providing consistent, accurate loads that deliver tight shot groups and excellent performance at a variety of distances. It’s a favorite among competitive shooters and those who require high precision.
• Reduced Fouling: The clean-burning properties of H4895 help reduce residue buildup in the barrel, allowing shooters to fire more rounds before needing to clean their firearms.
• Easy Metering: As an extruded powder, H4895 is easy to measure accurately with the right reloading equipment, providing precise powder charges for reloaded ammunition.

Recommended Uses:

• Hunting: H4895 is ideal for reloading hunting ammunition for a variety of big game and varmint calibers, such as the .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, and .30-06 Springfield. The powder’s moderate burn rate ensures effective energy transfer and consistent velocities.
• Precision Target Shooting: Shooters who demand tight shot groups and reliable long-range accuracy often choose H4895 for their reloading needs. It’s well-suited for precision target shooting and competitive shooting events.
• Military-Style Loads: H4895 is used in military-style cartridges, such as the .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield, providing reliable, high-performance loads for tactical or military-style applications.
• Medium to Large-Caliber Rifles: Perfect for reloading cartridges like the .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and similar medium to large-caliber rounds, where moderate velocity and pressure are essential for consistent performance.
• Reloading for a Variety of Applications: Whether you’re hunting, target shooting, or reloading for recreational use, H4895 offers versatility and consistent performance for almost any shooting activity.

Hodgdon H4895 Smokeless Gun Powder is a well-rounded, consistent, and reliable powder that suits a wide range of medium to large-caliber rifle cartridges. Its moderate burn rate, clean-burning properties, and versatile applications make it a great choice for hunters, precision shooters, and reloaders who demand high performance from their ammunition. Whether you’re reloading for big game hunting, long-range shooting, or military-style loads, H4895 offers the accuracy, consistency, and energy you need for success. Always follow load data specific to your firearm and bullet type to ensure safe and optimal results.