Any reason to have H4895 and IMR XBR?

[philcox]

I have 8 lbs of XBR. I can get a jug of H4895 at essentially a 25% discount today at Bass Pro ($400 out the door). Wondering if I really need it. I don't load a ton of 223, so the 8lbs of XBR is gonna likely last me a while. Since I have never used it, wanted to get some thoughts on usefulness.

Currently shooting 79 DRT and 77 TMK.

Input is appreciated.

Phil

 

[wind gypsy]

They are similar but different powders. One might perform better than the other in similar applications. If you're happy with what xbr does in your rifles, you dont need to go buy something else. XBR has slightly smaller kernals so it works a little better when thrown. That is the primary reason i have it in addition to H4895.

The other differentiator is H4895 is billed as the primary option for safe reduced pressure/recoil loads. So if you're into that it might be nice to have.

 

[TaperPin]

You can go broke buying things without a current need just because they are on sale. I have a garage full of stuff to prove that theory.