Product Overview and Introduction

Achieve exceptional versatility, unmatched accuracy, and absolute temperature stability with Hodgdon H4895 Smokeless Gun Powder. As one of the most adaptable and widely trusted rifle propellants on the market, H4895 bridges the gap between small-capacity bottleneck cartridges and medium-sized hunting calibers with ease.

As a proud member of Hodgdon’s renowned EXTREME FAMILY of powders, H4895 is chemically engineered to be completely independent of ambient temperature swings. Whether you are shooting competitive high-power matches in freezing winter conditions or hunting big game under a scorching summer sun, your handloads will maintain exact velocities and consistent point-of-impact. Furthermore, H4895 is uniquely famous for supporting reduced-recoil youth loads safely when following official Hodgdon guidelines.

Extreme Temperature-Independent Extruded Technology

Engineered to meet the exacting demands of precision marksmen, hunters, and high-volume handloaders, H4895 offers advanced ballistic stability and handling performance:

• Extreme Temperature Insensitivity: Completely eliminates velocity spikes or drops caused by thermal fluctuations, keeping your drop data reliable year-round.

• Legendary Versatility: Exceptional burn rate that performs brilliantly across a massive spectrum of calibers, from the .223 Remington and .308 Winchester up to the .30-06 Springfield.

• Youth & Reduced Load Compatibility: Approved by Hodgdon for reduced-recoil loading in specific calibers, making it an incredible tool for introducing new shooters to the sport.

• Uniform Extruded Geometry: Precisely cut propellant grains settle evenly in powder tricklers and meter predictably for exact benchtop weighing.

The Professional Choice for Versatile Rifle Handloading

When your reloading bench requires a single, dependable, temperature-stable powder that can handle everything from high-power target competition and varmint hunting to standard big-game loads and youth practice ammo, Hodgdon H4895 stands out as an absolute essential.

Key Features and Benefits

• Unmatched Versatility: Trusted performance across dozens of popular bottleneck rifle cartridges.

• Extreme Series Stability: Unaffected by ambient weather variations for consistent ballistics in any environment.

• Reduced Load Approved: Safely adaptable for reduced-recoil applications following strict published guidelines.

• Available Container Sizes: Offered in convenient 1-pound canisters and bulk 8-pound containers to suit any reloading volume.

Specifications

• Product Type: Rifle Smokeless Propellant / Gun Powder

• Brand: Hodgdon

• Product Line: H4895 (Extreme Series)

• Powder Type: Extruded Rifle Propellant

• Primary Applications: .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 22-250 Remington, and Versatile Bottleneck Rifle Cartridges

• Container Options: 1 lb and 8 lb Packages

• Storage Requirement: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, sparks, and open flames