HS-6 and HS-7 powder

338magnut

March 10, 2008 09:13

I have heard, or read that Hodgdon powder HS-6 is the same as the old Winchester 540 and HS-7 is the same as the old Winchester 571 and that the same components and load data can be used. Is this a fact? Thanks for any info.

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  Eternal Sun 111666

  March 10, 2008 09:23

  I've also heard the same thing about H-110 and Win 296.
  Wheather it is or isn't, best (safe) advice is to follow manufactures data. I realize 540 and 571 is not manufactured anymore, and you may have a "pet" load you would love to duplicate, but safety first.

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  dcs shooters

  March 10, 2008 11:18

  The burn rates are close, but I would use the Hodgdon load data.

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  RCrosby

  March 10, 2008 13:12

  I have several old manuals that list these powders . Email me from profile if you think some period data might be helpful.

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  338magnut

  March 10, 2008 16:12

  Thanks to all for the info. Will look at all suggestions.

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  Hawk Carse

  March 10, 2008 16:28

  It isn't what you hear, it is what you can get from the horse's mouth. From the Hodgdon website:
  "HS-6 is identical to Winchester's discontinued 540."
  "HS-7 is identical to Winchester's discontinued 571."

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  338magnut

  March 10, 2008 16:36

  TO HAWK CARSE: Appreciate the info. Am going now to look at the Hodgdon web site. Good news to me as I do have some favorite loads based on the old Winchester 540 & 571 powders. Again thanks to all for the feedback. Best Regards Terrill.

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