Hodgdon H4198 Smokeless Gun Powder

Product Overview: Hodgdon H4198 Smokeless Gun Powder

Hodgdon H4198 Smokeless Gun Powder is a medium burn-rate powder primarily designed for use in small to medium-caliber rifle cartridges. This powder is highly valued by reloaders for its versatility, delivering consistent and reliable performance across a range of applications, from varmint hunting to precision target shooting. H4198 is known for its clean-burning properties and excellent metering capabilities, making it a popular choice for reloading small game rounds as well as larger calibers like .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, and even some magnum rifle loads.

Thanks to its consistent burn rate, H4198 provides reloaders with a powder that can deliver reliable velocities and pressures, producing great accuracy and performance in a variety of shooting conditions. Whether used for high-velocity varmint loads or precision hunting cartridges, H4198 offers consistent results and less fouling, which helps extend the life of firearms while maintaining clean barrels during extended shooting sessions.

Product Specifications:

• Brand: Hodgdon
• Powder Type: Smokeless, Extruded Powder
• Burn Rate: Medium (ideal for small to medium-caliber rifle cartridges)
• Applications: Suitable for a variety of cartridges, including .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, and some magnum rifle loads
• Grain Weight: Available in 1 lb and 8 lb containers
• Consistency: Known for excellent lot-to-lot consistency, providing reloaders with reliable and repeatable performance
• Metering: As an extruded powder, H4198 may require more attention to metering but provides consistent and precise results when carefully measured
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
• Usage: Primarily used for varmint hunting, small to medium-caliber rifle loads, and precision shooting applications

Key Features:

• Medium Burn Rate: H4198’s medium burn rate is perfect for small to medium-caliber rifle cartridges, offering reliable performance for a range of applications, including varmint hunting and long-range precision shooting.
• Clean Burning: Known for its clean-burning properties, H4198 helps reduce barrel fouling, allowing shooters to fire more rounds before needing to clean the firearm, which is essential for high-volume shooting.
• Consistent Performance: H4198 delivers excellent consistency from lot to lot, ensuring reliable performance and repeatable results every time you reload.
• Efficient Metering: While extruded powders can be more difficult to meter than ball powders, H4198 provides consistent, accurate results when measured properly, making it suitable for reloaders looking for precise ammunition.
• Versatile Applications: H4198 is versatile, performing well in various rifle calibers, from varmint cartridges to medium-caliber rounds used for hunting and target shooting.
• Reduced Fouling: The clean-burning nature of H4198 means less residue in the barrel, helping to maintain consistent accuracy and extending the time between cleanings.
• Optimal Velocity: This powder provides shooters with the ability to achieve high velocities without excessive pressures, making it suitable for both high-energy loads and safe, accurate shooting.

Recommended Uses:

• Varmint Hunting: Perfect for reloading ammunition for varmint hunting, particularly in small to medium rifle calibers like .223 Remington and similar calibers. H4198 provides the consistent velocity and low recoil needed for shooting small game.
• Precision Rifle Loads: Ideal for reloaders who need consistent, high-performance ammunition for long-range target shooting and competitions.
• Medium-Caliber Hunting: Works well for larger hunting cartridges such as .308 Winchester and others, where accuracy and clean burning are essential for effective shooting and ethical hunting.
• Reloading for High-Velocity Loads: H4198 is great for reloaders seeking to achieve high velocities, making it perfect for varmint loads and certain hunting loads, delivering excellent performance at extended ranges.
• Small to Medium Rifle Calibers: Excellent for reloading popular calibers like .223 Remington, .222 Remington, and .308 Winchester, offering balanced performance for a range of rifle shooting activities.

Hodgdon H4198 Smokeless Gun Powder is an excellent choice for reloaders working with small to medium-caliber rifle cartridges. Its clean-burning properties, consistent performance, and medium burn rate make it an ideal powder for varmint hunting, precision target shooting, and medium-caliber hunting loads. Whether you’re looking for high velocities, reduced fouling, or reliable performance across a variety of shooting applications, H4198 delivers the accuracy and power you need for success. Always follow load data specific to your firearm and bullet type to achieve safe and optimal results.