Product Overview and Introduction

Achieve swift ignition, consistent velocity, and exceptional accuracy across a specialized range of small-to-medium rifle calibers and traditional cartridges with IMR 4198 Smokeless Powder (8 lb). As a fast-burning extruded (stick) propellant, IMR 4198 is engineered specifically for smaller case capacities, providing the rapid pressure generation and clean combustion required by precision handloaders.

Whether you are handloading high-volume cast-bullet target rounds for the .45-70 Government, crafting varmint loads for the .222 Remington, developing reduced recoil loads, or reloading for benchrest cartridges like the 6mm PPC, purchasing an 8-pound jug delivers the lot consistency and economic value required for high-volume specialty reloading benches.

Fast-Burning Efficiency and Bulk Economy

Built to stringent chemical and physical manufacturing standards, IMR 4198 offers distinct advantages on the reloading bench while providing the cost efficiency of bulk packaging:

• Lot Consistency: Purchasing an 8-pound jug ensures uniform burning characteristics across large reloading batches, eliminating the need to re-work load data between smaller containers.

• Fast Burning Rate: Perfectly tailored for small-capacity rifle cases, ensuring complete and efficient powder combustion before the projectile exits the muzzle.

• Extruded Stick Uniformity: Precision-cut grains meter consistently through volumetric powder measures and drop tubes to keep charge weight variances to a minimum.

• Versatile Specialty Application: Excellent choice for high-volume cast-bullet rifle loads, benchrest shooting, and historical lever-action calibers.

• Clean-Burning Formulation: Minimizes barrel residue and fouling to help maintain accuracy over extended strings of shooting.

The Professional Choice for Bulk Specialized Rifle Reloading

When your high-volume reloading regimen demands a fast-burning, dependable propellant in an economical 8-pound container for small-case centerfire rifles, benchrest cartridges, or big-bore cast loads, IMR 4198 Smokeless Powder stands out as an essential bulk component.

Key Features and Benefits

• Specialty Caliber Compatibility: Exceptional performance in .45-70 Government, .222 Remington, 6mm PPC, .30-30 Winchester, and cast-bullet rifle applications.

• Economic Bulk Size: 8-pound jug provides maximum value and lot uniformity for dedicated handloaders.

• Quality Assurance: Extensively laboratory tested for lot-to-lot burning rate consistency and long-term shelf stability.

• Available Packaging: Economical 8-pound bulk jug designed for frequent shooters and specialized reloading setups.

Specifications

• Product Type: Smokeless Powder (Extruded / Stick)

• Brand: IMR

• Powder Family: IMR 4198

• Burning Rate: Fast

• Primary Applications: .45-70 Gov’t, .222 Remington, 6mm PPC, Cast Bullet Rifle Loads, and Small-Case Cartridges

• Packaging Size: 8 lb Bulk Jug

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