H4831SC vs H4831

[orygun]

From what I understand Hodgdon no longer makes H4831SC, but H4831 is still available. I have recent manuals that list H4831SC, but don't list H4831.
Anyone have an insight if the two are interchangeable? If I remember correctly, the SC (short cut) was introduced to flow better through many powder measures, but can't remember if the burn rate changed when the powder kernels were shortened.

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[rick benjamin]

Hodgden Burn rate chart 142 lists both them in the same line.
I would start low and work up.

 

[FortRock]

Back in the dark days when powder availability was scant, I used them interchangeably. While burn rate charts have them the same I always got more velocity and better accuracy off the long cut 4831. I believe this may be caused by more surface area on the 4831sc resulting in faster burn.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Same same except the sc version meters better. They still sell both powders, as I saw them both just the other day at our local Bi-mart. However, the main difference (to me) is the price. H4831SC is $4.00 more per pound and not worth the difference as far as I'm concerned. I've never had a problem with the way regular old H4831 meters through my RCBS uni-flow powder measure. That's actually saying a lot: It grumbles and gripes when I drop charges of IMR4350 and similar long stick powders....

 

[Crohnos01]

I second bsa1917hunters comment. I have used them interchangeably for years. According to the manufacturer, the only ly difference was metering ease, but I never had a problem with 4831 long, so why pay the extra $

 

[bsa1917hunter]

I had a friend call me the other day and ask what powder to buy for his 270 Winchester, since I load for him. I told him to get the H4831. He said, "there's 2 H4831 here at the store" and I said, "buy the cheaper one!!!!!!!!"...

 

[FortRock]

I have had excellent results with 55 gr 4831 under 130 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips (seconds) in .270. Some nice mulie racks from same. Metering: I was just careful to keep a close eye on my RCBS Uni-Flow... but ever since I switched to the RCBS digital pow dispenser it makes either regular or short cut a non-issue. Either one works.