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Old 11-23-2020, 05:05 PM
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If rumors are true and 4320 is being discontinued has anyone tried using N140 in their 17Rem with a 25gr. bullet? The burning rate of N140 seems fairly close to 4320.
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Old 11-24-2020, 06:05 PM
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I have not heard that rumor but 4320 is what I use for my 17 Rem. and have about 4 lbs of it so I know I won't be running out any time soon. I know 4320 has been a tried and true powder for the 17 Rem but a lot of guys are using other variations with great success.

I will be interested to see the comments from other people. BTW, where did you hear the rumor?
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Old 11-24-2020, 07:32 PM
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Hodgon doesn't list 4320 on their website anymore.

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Old 11-25-2020, 05:08 AM
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HA! I've got a full new jug of it on the shelf.
Never had the cap off yet. Re: 2011 trip to
foxhunters to pickup the Cooper VR and dropped in at
Powder Valley. Left 'em almost a grand.
IF they'd had primers in stock it could have doubled
real easy. Oh well.
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Old 11-25-2020, 09:22 PM
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This is not good news if they are dropping 4320. I'm hoping someone has tried N140 as a substitute with success.
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Old 11-26-2020, 12:34 AM
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I've had good luck using W760/H414 in my 17 Remington with 25gr bullets. IMR 4320 was favored in my 220 Swift, so I may be looking around for an alternative also.
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Old 11-26-2020, 11:04 AM
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I've had good luck using W760/H414 in my 17 Remington with 25gr bullets. IMR 4320 was favored in my 220 Swift, so I may be looking around for an alternative also.
Back in the late 70's to early 80's (can't remember exactly anymore ) I used W760 with 25gr. bullets. That load shot pretty decent, but 4320 was a little better. I use H414 behind the 30gr. bullet with impressive results.

When using N140 in a buddy of mines 308 behind a 125gr. Accubond, not only was the load accurate, but the powder metered so much like 4320 I had to recheck to make sure of what I was using. That's when I got the idea of using it in place of 4320 in a 17.
Looks like I'll be experimenting soon.
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Old 11-26-2020, 01:47 PM
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One of my 308's likes R15, and my other one likes IMR 4895. I usually use a Dillon 550B with a Dillon measure, so I prefer to use ball or short stick powders.
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Old 11-30-2020, 02:04 PM
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I've had good luck using W760/H414 in my 17 Remington with 25gr bullets. IMR 4320 was favored in my 220 Swift, so I may be looking around for an alternative also.
I have been shooting the 220 Swift for many, may years and my powder of choice for it is IMR 4064 using the Sierra 55 gr HPBT (#1390). Just an FYI if you are looking for an alternative.

I will have to try W760/H414 in my 17 Rem when I run out of IMR 4320. That will be a while as I don't shoot it all the time.
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Old 11-30-2020, 04:01 PM
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IMR 4198 has been my go to powder for the 7 Remington for years. IMR 4064, IMR 4320, WW 760, and Varget have also worked well in the cartridge with 25 grain bullets.

Fortunately I have all of them on hand. Sorry to see 4320 going by the wayside as it is my favorite powder for the 22-250.

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