7828 SSC Powder In Stock Overview

Production of IMR powders(7828 SSC Powder In Stock ) dates back over 200 years when the company was originally founded by E.I DuPont. Available for use in many reloading applications, the IMR series of powder is trusted by reloaders all across the globe.

IMR 7828 SSC magnum rifle powder has exactly the same burn rate as standard IMR 7828 and uses the same data. However, due to the super short kernels, metering is virtually as good as a spherical powder. This allows up to 4% more powder space in the case and in many loads yields more velocity than standard 7828. Such loads are marked with an asterisk in the data to show where standard 7828 will not fit.

Important Information On 7828 SSC Powder In Stock

• Do not exceed the loads displayed in the reloaders guide.
• Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source.
• Never substitute any smokeless powder for Black Powder or any Black Powder substitute.

FAQ On 7828 SSC

• What is IMR 7828 SSC powder used for?

IMR 7828 SSC is a magnum rifle powder with exactly the same burn rate as standard IMR 7828 and also uses the same data. However, due to the super short kernels, metering is virtually as good as a spherical powder. This allows up to 4% more powder space in the case and in many loads yields more velocity than standard 7828.

• Can you use 7828SSC in place of 7828?

The two have the same burn rate, but different densities. 7828 takes more volume for the same weight of powder. You could have trouble if you had a favorite max load of 7828SSC and tried to substitute 7828. The increased powder volume could cause excessive pressure.

• What is the cleanest burning reloading powder?

Vihtavuori powders have a reputation for being some of the cleanest burning powders available. Many competitive shooters use them for that reason, in addition to fulfilling their other needs. The other thing Vihtavuori powders are known for is their accuracy.

• What is the slowest burning rifle powder?

Vihtavuori N170 is the slowest burning rifle powder in the N100 series (not taking 20N29 and 24N41 into account) and in fact one of the slowest canister-grade powders readily available from any manufacturer on the market.

• Who owns IMR powders?

Hodgdon Hodgdon purchased IMR® Powder Company in October 2003. IMR legendary powders have been the mainstay of numerous handloaders for almost 100 years. IMR powders continue to be manufactured in the same plant and with the same exacting performance criteria and also quality assurance standards that shooters have come to expect.

FAQ On Smokeless Powder

• Is smokeless powder safe?

Smokeless Powders: Don’t use modern-day smokeless powders in a muzzleloading firearm unless the firearm is designed specifically for its use. Smokeless powders create extremely high pressures and can cause serious injury. Always follow the manufacturers’ recommendations for the powder and also your firearm.

• What chemical is smokeless powder?

nitrocellulose Smokeless powder consists of nitrocellulose (single-base powders), frequently combined with up to 50 percent nitroglycerin (double-base powders), and sometimes nitroglycerin and nitroguanidine (triple-base), corned into small spherical balls or extruded into cylinders or flakes using solvents such as ether.

• Is smokeless powder better?

There are several advantages of smokeless powder over black powder. First, smokeless powder is about three times as powerful as black powder, which extends its range and also allows for small caliber ammo. As a result, a soldier can carry more rounds and does not need to worry much about smoke giving his position away.

• What are the two types of smokeless powder?

There are two basic types of modern smokeless gunpowder: single and double base. Single-base smokeless powder is made from nitrocellulose. Double-base smokeless powder is a combination of nitrocellulose and also nitroglycerin.

FAQ On IMR Powder

• What does IMR powder stand for?

Improved Military Rifle The IMR brand was first introduced under DuPont in the 1930’s. IMR is an acronym for Improved Military Rifle. The first IMR reloading powders included ever popular favorites IMR3031 (1934), IMR4064 (1935) and also IMR4350 (1940).

• Who owns IMR powder company?

Hodgdon Hodgdon purchased IMR® Powder Company in October 2003. The IMR legendary powders have been the mainstay of numerous handloaders for almost 100 years. The IMR powders continue to be manufactured in the same plant and with the same exacting performance criteria and also quality assurance standards that shooters have come to expect.

• What is IMR red powder used for?

IMR Red is a 12-gauge target powder for light 7/8- to 1-1/8- oz. Handicap trap loads. Will produce efficient low charge weights, mild muzzle report and also minimal recoil. Great for dove and light field 12- gauge loads!

• What type of powder is IMR?

smokeless powders IMR Legendary Powders is a line of smokeless powders which are popularly used in sporting and also military/police firearm cartridges. The initials ‘IMR’ stand for Improved Military Rifle powder.

• What is IMR green powder used for?

IMR Green burns slightly slower than IMR RED, making it an ideal handicap trap powder and a favorite with sporting clays enthusiasts. This allows the shooter to reach maximum velocity with heavy 1- 1/8-oz. target loads. Accommodates loads from 7/8 to 1-1/8 -oz.

• Is IMR powder temperature sensitive?

IMR 4166 performed very similar to Varget, and also proved to be fairly insensitive to large swings in temperature. IMR 4451 had the largest swing in muzzle velocity of the powders tested, but keep in mind just 68 fps over 115° F swing is still a good performance.