Accurate 2460 vs TAC vs 4895

[TTE]

IMO - this statement seems to be the epitomy of "entitlement". No one here is obligated to give away any of their secrets, let alone all of them, simply because they mentioned something. In fact, there are often good reasons not to discuss certain things in public if there might be a safety element involved, such as in the blending of powders. Readers are free to determine for themselves how to do things, rather than expect to be spoon fed all the time.

see above

 

[JEFFPPC]

I'm not doing it (ever !), so no work involved.
In almost all posts where people pose reloading questions "Be Safe" is posted by someone. In the post in question, not so much.

If I was to make a post on mixing powder I would be leery of giving a specific formula, could be a liability question aka dirt bag lawyers, aka Al,Gore.

 

[TTE]

If I was to make a post on mixing powder I would be leery of giving a specific formula, could be a liability question aka dirt bag lawyers, aka Al,Gore.

I don't disagree, that is why I would not post something like that. Almost every reloading manual cautions that powder should not be mixed.
However, this is just my opinion, like I said in the beginning.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I'm not doing it (ever !), so no work involved.
In almost all posts where people pose reloading questions "Be Safe" is posted by someone. In the post in question, not so much.

It's not for everyone. But to assume something is unsafe because you haven't done it doesn't make it so. Never do something you're not comfortable with.

 

[Nofudd]

I've had pretty good luck with 2460 but even better when I blended it with 2230. If you've never blended powders, don't let me be why you do it for the first time but it can be done with some powders and with caution.

Not asking for recipes. But thought process about the "why". Is it a matter of blending to move the load up or down the burn rate chart per se? If you're not comfortable discussing I understand

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Not asking for recipes. But thought process about the "why". Is it a matter of blending to move the load up or down the burn rate chart per se? If you're not comfortable discussing I understand

I don't want to get into specifics but I did it for a combination of reasons. One was case fill, one was pressure and it worked out good in terms of accuracy. It's definitely not something for everyone and most certainly not with all powders or combinations. It's just best for anyone that's not very comfortable doing something like this to stay with what the reloading manuals say and with caution.

 

[1953greg]

I refuse to pay $60 a pound for powder! Just what is the difference between H4895 and IMR4895? Since the burn rates are similar, has anybody used TAC or AA2460 or AA2495 to replace IMR or H4895?

get use to it. wholesale prices are 42 to 65 per pound!!!!

 

[RabbitSlayer]

There is 8lbs of tac for 250 local. Guess its older stock. I think ill buy it even though i dunno if i will ever use it.

 

[Mark611]

Unfortunately, sine the original date of this post, powders have gone up even more! Accurate powders have gone way up in price! I tried to purchase all I could before the price hike, example a local shop had an 8lb of 2460 for 295 out the door, a week later is was 360! but I like some others out here are looking for alternatives to the H powders! for my gas and bolt guns, so far I have found 2460 and 2495 to be good powders for my 308win guns,

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Unfortunately, sine the original date of this post, powders have gone up even more! Accurate powders have gone way up in price! I tried to purchase all I could before the price hike, example a local shop had an 8lb of 2460 for 295 out the door, a week later is was 360! but I like some others out here are looking for alternatives to the H powders! for my gas and bolt guns, so far I have found 2460 and 2495 to be good powders for my 308win guns,

I believe Accurate powders are under the Hodgdon banner now.

 

[varmit_hunter]

I am using H4895 in my 204 ruger. Using a berger 35gr bullet. I haven't seen any H4895 in a while. I have several cans. I will use up what i got. And move to RL10.

 

[2ndtimer]

I believe Accurate powders are under the Hodgdon banner now.

Actually, Alliant, Vihtavuori and Shooter’s World are the only powders that are NOT under the Hodgdon label currently. Along with some various surplus labels that appear occasionally.

 

[kyotekiller25]

I too was on the lookout for a substitute to IMR4895/H4895 in my 223 with 75s. I settled on N540. It shoots faster and is more accurate than either of those anyway. Plus it's only $48/# Glad I made the switch.