H 4350????

[wapiti16b]

What's the latest news about H 4350 availability?
Is it still being produced or not ?

 

[Supersubes]

The latest news is switch to Reloder 16.

 

[wapiti16b]

Been there done that ! , it works for me but I'd still like to know when H 4350 will become plentiful again.

 

[LawnMM]

There's dry spells like this from time to time, get on a notification list and buy extra when it's in stock

 

[wpgk58]

Has anyone tried Winchester StaBall 6.5?
According to specs is supposed to be temperature insensitive ball powder with similar case volume fills to H4350.
I love H4350, but I love to shoot too and when the supplies are like now, you have to find alternatives.

 

[Alabusa]

Has anyone tried Winchester StaBall 6.5?
According to specs is supposed to be temperature insensitive ball powder with similar case volume fills to H4350.
I love H4350, but I love to shoot too and when the supplies are like now, you have to find alternatives.

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[DMP]

I had enough to last a year. Then I picked up 48 lbs from a local ad. He had 15 jugs?

 

[Gatorshark]

Same as Varget. Poor planning and scheduling in the manufacturers part, or there is a conspiracy afoot?

 

[DMP]

Militarys specing Hodgdon Powder???

 

[ShtrRdy]

Give Hodgdon a call.

 

[bgavin]

I’m looking also.

The new Vihtavuori n555 looks like an option to try out.

 

[wapiti16b]

Regarding StaBall, velocities are low and pressures spike QUICKLY when you get to MAX, no comparison to H 4350 or RL 16.
It meters well and might work with mid range auto loaders depending on caliber.
N555? is it temp stable?
I've given Hodgdon a call before and got the we are making it as fast as possible and that's as far as that goes!
Mil spec'ing, conspiracy aside.
What Gives!, I mean I'm an OLD Fucker and 20 years ago I never had a problem finding powder/brass/primers anywhere , on the shelves let alone on the inter-webs!
Is demand really that high or is their something afoot Watson?

 

[DIBBS]

thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/02/05/hodgdon-powder-2020/

 

[bgavin]

Regarding StaBall, velocities are low and pressures spike QUICKLY when you get to MAX, no comparison to H 4350 or RL 16.
It meters well and might work with mid range auto loaders depending on caliber.
N555? is it temp stable?
I've given Hodgdon a call before and got the we are making it as fast as possible and that's as far as that goes!
Mil spec'ing, conspiracy aside.
What Gives!, I mean I'm an OLD Fucker and 20 years ago I never had a problem finding powder/brass/primers anywhere , on the shelves let alone on the inter-webs!
Is demand really that high or is their something afoot Watson?

The n555 is supposed to be. It’s a new release from VV.

I’m interested in trying it when it does as an alternative to 4350.

It should be hitting shelves soon

 

[skipjack]

Regarding StaBall, velocities are low and pressures spike QUICKLY when you get to MAX, no comparison to H 4350 or RL 16.
It meters well and might work with mid range auto loaders depending on caliber.
N555? is it temp stable?
I've given Hodgdon a call before and got the we are making it as fast as possible and that's as far as that goes!
Mil spec'ing, conspiracy aside.
What Gives!, I mean I'm an OLD Fucker and 20 years ago I never had a problem finding powder/brass/primers anywhere , on the shelves let alone on the inter-webs!
Is demand really that high or is their something afoot Watson?

Tell me about it. Almost thirty years ago we could get what ever we wanted and the quantity was there. Must have been a whole lot less reloaders. And the worst part of it was the factory ammo sucked compared to today.

 

[wapiti16b]

The n555 is supposed to be. It’s a new release from VV.

I’m interested in trying it when it does as an alternative to 4350.

It should be hitting shelves soon

What cartridge (s) are you planning on using it with?

 

[bgavin]

6.5 creedmoor

 

[Milo 2.5]

The n555 is supposed to be. It’s a new release from VV.

I’m interested in trying it when it does as an alternative to 4350.

It should be hitting shelves soon

VV's new offerings may be sweet, I have only heard of them and not researched. Though I am about to try VV N565 in a 25 saum, I have never really had temp stability issues with N 500 series powders, but can't wait for their stable offerings.
One big thing, Hodgdon is the sole US distributor of VV powders, and I have to say, I don't get this marriage at all.

 

[bgavin]

VV's new offerings may be sweet, I have only heard of them and not researched. Though I am about to try VV N565 in a 25 saum, I have never really had temp stability issues with N 500 series powders, but can't wait for their stable offerings.
One big thing, Hodgdon is the sole US distributor of VV powders, and I have to say, I don't get this marriage at all.

I did not realize Hodgdon was the distributor.

 

[b6graham]

The n555 is supposed to be. It’s a new release from VV.

I’m interested in trying it when it does as an alternative to 4350.

It should be hitting shelves soon

pretty sure it's a may/summer timeframe for shelves

not to say some people wont have it sooner hehe

 

[Engine 22]

I did not realize Hodgdon was the distributor.

Hodgdon used to be the distributor, that ended about 3 years ago.

 

[spife7980]

Hodgdon used to be the distributor, that ended about 3 years ago.

Capstone now I thought along with Berger and lapua.

 

[ditter]

Lapua Berger and VV all owned by Nammo group. I think Hodgdon is connected with IMR and Winchester.

 

[b6graham]

VV is Capstone now with berger and lapua

it's a very good thing

 

[bgavin]

pretty sure it's a may/summer timeframe for shelves

not to say some people wont have it sooner hehe

Gotcha

I thought I had read it would be sooner. Old age, head cold and long work hours will get ya

 

[Milo 2.5]

Hodgdon used to be the distributor, that ended about 3 years ago.

You are right, and I should have known that. Mis info from me, lol

 

[wapiti16b]

What VV powder would you suggest for 7 SAW with 162-175 grain bullets?

 

[wapiti16b]

Update! ....--.-..-..---. ( weak attempt at Morse Code!)
Powder Valley now has H 4350, minus the 8lbs I just purchased!
Let the hoarding begin and don't choke on all that toilet paper!

 

[sea2summit]

Update! ....--.-..-..---. ( weak attempt at Morse Code!)
Powder Valley now has H 4350, minus the 8lbs I just purchased!
Let the hoarding begin and don't choke on all that toilet paper!

Thanks! Got two, says there’s 315 remaining....not sure if that’s pounds or kegs or what.

 

[wapiti16b]

I only concerned myself with the 8 pounders, they are going fast, it said 336 in stock when I ordered and then posted here , could'nt have taken 3 minutes!

 

[bgavin]

I only concerned myself with the 8 pounders, they are going fast, it said 336 in stock when I ordered and then posted here , could'nt have taken 3 minutes!

Thanks for the heads up.

I snagged two.

 

[Carlos Danger]

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