Straight 6 BR and H4895

[Contender]

Good day gentlemen,
Is there an opportunity to use H4895 in a Straight 6 BR or should we just stick with old fashion Varget. Any thoughts or guidance. I did notice the last lot sold of the H4895 was slower and had to add about .3 grains to match velocity. This could be a very good advantage will fill ratio.
Thanks for any comments:

 

[Contender]

Good day gentlemen,
Is there an opportunity to use H4895 in a Straight 6 BR or should we just stick with old fashion Varget. Any thoughts or guidance. I did notice the last lot sold of the H4895 was slower and had to add about .3 grains to match velocity. This could be a very good advantage will fill ratio.
Thanks for any comments:

Just a FYI it will be 1-8 tw 4 groove 28 tube in straight 1.25”

 

[hoz53]

some people have used H4895 successfully with 105 class bullets, often with CCI BR primers- check out the cartridge guide here. to bad you dont live closer as i have a few pounds id like to sell you.

 

[Liven The Dream]

As to the Lot to Lot difference in H 4895 ?
I shot Palma for years with Varget and found the same thing ?

Still using it in my Dashers and soon a New BR and finding Lot to Lot differences.

 

[STOMP442]

H4895 has always done better for me in the 6br than varget ever has. IMR 4064 is worth a look as well, it might surprise you how it does.

 

[foxguy]

Looking forward to when H4895 becomes available again. Loading 6MM BR and 6MM BRA.

 

[hoz53]

Looking forward to when H4895 becomes available again. Loading 6MM BR and 6MM BRA.

yeah- id shoot up what i have except i cant get more at least for now.

 

[WIB3]

I’m switched to N140, let’s just say, thank you Jesus. 6Dasher, 33.40gr, 103VT @3025. ES of 2fps. The future is bright.

 

[padom]

H4895 hammers in 6BR

https://imgur.com/MT4POX8

 

[Contender]

I see a lot of shooters using 107 SMK’s. That seems to be a forgotten bullet to me. My intentions were to make a 103 VT sail and have great barrel life. The BRA barrels seem short lived. It seems I started with the BR and went to BRA and now exploring the BR again but never used the H4895 in them.
Thank you for all the responses.

 

[JFrank]

The BRA barrels seem short lived.

That may depend on how hard you push it and what your accuracy expectations are.
what discipline are you involved with ?

 

[Contender]

Benchrest. 600 & 1000

 

[JFrank]

Benchrest. 600 & 1000

If your a social shooter maybe a few more rounds on a straight six with a modest load of Varget or N140 but if your trying to compete at a thousand you may want the extra speed of H4895 and not worry about barrel life.
It’s tough to compete against the best guys without peak performance.
Jim

 

[DHuffman]

Peak performance doesn't automatically mean more velocity.

 

[JFrank]

Peak performance doesn't automatically mean more velocity.

Very true. I could have phrased that post a little better.

 

[Contender]

Much appreciated