radway green 4895

colt423

October 26, 2009 07:20

any one used this powder for 5.56 and how was it????

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  Ambrose

  October 26, 2009 08:11

  I've used IMR4895 And H4895 powders for a lot of years. I haven't heard of "radway green".

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  colt423

  October 26, 2009 09:12

  Suppose to burn like imr 4895 is british military surplus powder

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  Mobuck

  October 27, 2009 13:14

  Most of the loads I see result in reduced velocity and usually compressed charges. IMR 4895 is not the best choice for 5.56/223. Keep in mind that military surplus powder might or might not be as uniform as commercial cannister reloading powder so extra caution is needed.

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  colt423

  October 27, 2009 13:21

  thank you very much that was info i was looking for!!

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  wolley

  October 28, 2009 03:03

  I've been shooting it in my 223 and it works well for heavier bullets.
  Couldn't find a load that worked well for anything lighter than 69g.
  Tried it in my 30-06 and it shoots like a double based (ball) powder there.
  Hang fires and inconsistent pressure.
  I think it needs a small case with greater than 90% fill to work well.

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  shoots2much

  October 28, 2009 05:00

  I tried RG 4895 in 30-06 loads, It cronos hotter than IMR or H 4895 and produces large fire balls at the muzzle, that tells me, despite data that says otherwise RG 4895 burns slower.
  It works but I don't like it, and am looking to sell my 8 pound jug at the next show.

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  colt423

  October 28, 2009 08:51

  Thank you so much guys this in fo has kept me from spending money on the wrong thing. I buy 55gr fmjby by bulk so it is not a powder for me. was good buy is why i was considering it. thanks again!!

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  Mobuck

  October 28, 2009 14:20

  You might look at RamShot Exterminator. It is pretty economical, burns clean, and my loads shoot accurately.

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