H4831SC Powder Question - The Firearms Forum

Bodine44 · 12-25-2010, 07:49 PM

Im just started reloading Yesterday im loading 270 win and the powder im use is Hodgdons H4831SC and on the Jar it said 59.5 grains for the 270 with 130 grain bullet does this sound about right just want to make sure im right thanks for any help in this matter.

steve4102 · 12-25-2010, 09:56 PM

You should really get a couple good manuals and read up before you start the reloading process. It's very simple and very rewarding, but it can also be very dangerous if you are not careful. Asking question on forums like this is a great way to learn and get some answers and opinions from other handloaders, but it is not a substitute for a good manual.

What manuals do you have and what do they say about your load in question?

Hodgdon the makers of H 4831 list a "Start" charge of 56gr and a Max charge of 60.0gr of H 4831 with a 130gr Hornady SP bullet. Most data will read like this, "start" and "max" always start you testing at "Start" and work up to "Max" . Never start at max if you value your rifle, hands, eyes and life.

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

JLA · 12-25-2010, 10:40 PM

Steve is spot on with his advice as usual...

Bodine44 · 12-26-2010, 04:24 PM

Thank for all your help.

12-25-2010, 07:49 PM	#1
Bodine44 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8	H4831SC Powder Question Im just started reloading Yesterday im loading 270 win and the powder im use is Hodgdons H4831SC and on the Jar it said 59.5 grains for the 270 with 130 grain bullet does this sound about right just want to make sure im right thanks for any help in this matter. -->

12-25-2010, 09:56 PM	#2
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: H4831SC Powder Question You should really get a couple good manuals and read up before you start the reloading process. It's very simple and very rewarding, but it can also be very dangerous if you are not careful. Asking question on forums like this is a great way to learn and get some answers and opinions from other handloaders, but it is not a substitute for a good manual. What manuals do you have and what do they say about your load in question? Hodgdon the makers of H 4831 list a "Start" charge of 56gr and a Max charge of 60.0gr of H 4831 with a 130gr Hornady SP bullet. Most data will read like this, "start" and "max" always start you testing at "Start" and work up to "Max" . Never start at max if you value your rifle, hands, eyes and life. http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

12-25-2010, 10:40 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: H4831SC Powder Question Steve is spot on with his advice as usual... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

12-26-2010, 04:24 PM	#4
Bodine44 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8	Re: H4831SC Powder Question Thank for all your help.