18" barrel

[bigt73]

i have a18" barrel on my howa .204 i am wanting to know which powder i would be better with.
re10x or h 4198 on the burn chart the h4198 is faster, but on loading data the re10x shows more fps.



tony

[Hedge]

Tony,

Are you sure it's H4198 and not IMR 4198. H4198 is a hot, high pressure powder. The only bullet Hodgdon lists for that powder in .204 is a 26 gr Barnes. Even at min load they show pressures at the 54,000 psi range.

[bigt73]

yes h4198 i already made some loads then sold the powder the loads where only 20grs with 39sbk no pressure signs
so i take it would recommend re10x instead

[Hedge]

Can't really make a recommendation on re10x from personal experience, only what I've gleaned from the forums. Seems to be a popular and accurate powder but very temp sensitive.

If you want a recommendation on powder choice, I'd go with IMR 8208 XBR. Charges easily (small sticks), doesn't seem to know a hot day from a cold one and shoots accurately in my Savage with 26gr, 32 gr and 40 gr bullets.

[bigt73]

thanks for reply my dealer only got those two in id have to order that one special which would take a while so ive gone with re-10x
the h4198 is not temp sensitive either, is very rear here that we get that bad a temp shift plus most of my shooting in this cal takes plaace at night with a lamp so cool if not cold


tony