Ramshot TAC vs 4895 vs 4064

wolley

June 28, 2009 17:31

Since I can't find either 4895 or 4064 and I can get Ramshot TAC how does the TAC compare to the two Hodgdon powders for accuracy?
Looking to use it in my 1903A3 for match ammo.

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  hrbie

  June 28, 2009 18:22

  Ive been very happy with my ramshot powders.

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  Ambrose

  June 30, 2009 06:15

  I haven't tried TAC in .30/06. It is my favorite powder for the .308 with 165 gr. bullets. It is faster burning than H4895 so you'd have to cut your charges by a couple grains.
  
  As a suggestion, you might try XMR2495. My dealer has some and maybe your's does, too. It's in the burn range of H4895 and IMR4895.

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  BHAVIN

  June 30, 2009 10:24

  I use TAC in 308 and 223. It measures great and burns clean. I also use IMR4895 with good results. The main thing I see is that the TAC measures better than the 4895. I have had very good groups with both in both calibers.

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  benfishin

  July 05, 2009 12:00

  Is the TAC ball powder? I am about to load 69 gr Match King in .223. I also just bought a new Dillon press and think that ball powder will work better that extruded stick powder. Any suggestions? Thanks

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  BHAVIN

  July 05, 2009 13:19

  It is a very fine ball powder. All of the Ramshot powders I have used are. It courser than sugar but not by a lot. It measures great in my Dillon.

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  Wulfmann

  July 10, 2009 15:03

  4895 does not meter well in any Dillon.
  However, if you are going to use it in a Dillon use a magnum powder bar instead of the standard.
  
  TAC will meter very well in any of the Dillons. I use TAC in 223 (I have also switched to RamShot ZIP for my 45ACP, very clean) and while I am sure it is good in 308 I have, well let's say more than enough 4895 to not require looking for a new load.
  
  If I did not I would certainly consider TAC for 308, should be at least very good.
  
  Wulfmann

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