H4198 question

[bhilliker@comcast.net]

I acquired an un-opened 8 lb keg of H4198 I was trying to sell it with no luck, so the question is -- who has used it and how does it compare to BLC 2 for 223? Thanks

[bigbossman]

Depends on the bullet weight, but fairly comparable up to 69 grain projectiles

[Strafer]

Hey hey! I haven't used blc2, but H4198 is my go to for 55gr Nosler Varmageddons out of my Stag6h heavy bull barreled AR. Ground squirrel disintegrator! Provides me consistent, accurate results. Its a stick powder so I choose to use a combination of scoop and trickler and not a throw. Ping me and I can look up my loading if you like.
Cheers!

[bigbossman]

4198 is quite a bit faster in burn rate than BLC-2, so if you're using it you would want to stick with the lighter bullets.

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[bhilliker@comcast.net]

Thanks guys---I appreciate the input!!! Think I am gonna hang on to it and get some Nosler bullets as I can't get the red line bullets any more.

[smoothy8500]

and get some Nosler bullets as I can't get the red line bullets any more.

I buy Nosler factory blemished when they pop up on sale. You can set up email alert for the caliber/weight/

https://www.nosler.com/products/factory-seconds/bullets/factory-seconds.html?nl_bullet_type=66

[bhilliker@comcast.net]

I buy Nosler factory blemished when they pop up on sale. You can set up email alert for the caliber/weight/
https://www.nosler.com/products/fact...bullet_type=66

Awesome---thanks

[jsanch03]

Very “similar” to IMR 4198. I used it for plinking 55gr loads with around 18.5grs of powder if I remember correctly. Loved it because you can really maximize loading rounds per pound.

[bhilliker@comcast.net]

Very “similar” to IMR 4198. I used it for plinking 55gr loads with around 18.5grs of powder if I remember correctly. Loved it because you can really maximize loading rounds per pound.

excellent info---thanks My current 223 loads are not working out so looking for a change