IMR is an acronym for Improved Military Rifle. The manual allows for stiffer charges, but at 25.1 the load begins to compress. At the 2015 Shot Show they did just that and released the IMR Enduron Line. Share the post "Guide to IMRs Enduron Powders What You Need to Know", Powder Valley Inc. (PVI) now has the new IMR 4166 powder. First load. So they would likely show much larger swings than what these four top-performing powders showed. Many F-Open competitors are now using Reloder 16 with considerable success. I have heard the same criticism from other forum members. My factory sierra high 2576 IMR 7977 is the slowest burn rate Enduron Technology powder. Second, Enduron powders are all very temp-stable. It may not display this or other websites correctly. IMR states that IMR 4166 is a versatile, match grade propellant. IMR 4166 possesses the fastest burn rate in the Enduron lineup. 5 rounds shot The components in question make up my service rifle load in .223 and they are Hornadys 55 grain V-max bullet seated into a Lake City brass case at an OAL of 2.270 and ignited with a Wolf Small Rifle Primer. IMR 4166 + 55gr V-Max in 223 Rem tailbon3 Jan 19, 2017 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member tailbon3 Well-Known Member Joined Aug 24, 2009 Messages 84 Jan 19, 2017 #1 I'm looking for some load data for the 55gr V-Max in 223 Remington with IMR 4166. Address: xxl-reloading.com, Gartenweg 9, 83661 Lenggries, Germany. IMRs press release provides these descriptions of the new Enduron propellants: IMR 4166 is the first in the series of Enduron propellants. Case: Winchester; Twist: 1:12 inches; Primer: Federal 210M, Large Rifle Match; Barrel Length: 24 inches; Trim Length: 2.005 inches. However, to up the ante the Enduron line also utilizes copper fouling reducing technology to help keep your bore free of the hard to remove copper. In 2003, Hodgdon Powder Company acquired the IMR brand bringing these prestigious powders under the umbrella that also includes Hodgdon, Winchester and GOEX. Shooters has been keeping it around $20/lb if you buy in quantity. This propellant performs comparably to Hodgdon H4350 but charge weights are materially different. Hodgdon Extreme Series powders have attracted quite a fan base, with over 90% of the top shooters in the Precision Rifle Series choosing to run one of those powders. Was able to find a node fairly quickly and with a little seating adjustment, it's shooting .3 moa or better. Environmentally friendly - Enduron technology is environmentally friendly, crafted using raw materials that are not harmful to the environment. IMR now offers five (5) Enduron powders: IMR 4166, IMR 4451, IMR 4955, IMR 7977, and IMR 8133. First, these powders all feature chemistry that reduces copper fouling. The main features of the Enduron series are copper fouling eliminator, insensitivity to temperature changes, ideal loading density and being environmentally friendly. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); No reviews found. I bought all three. * All prices incl. It provides top performance in big game cartridges such as 25-06, 280 Remington and 300 Winchester Magnum. Importantly, it seems to be a good substitute for unobtanium Varget powder. Shooters will find IMR 8208 XBR yields max velocities and 'tack driving' accuracy. Or maybe have QuickLoad data? You are using an out of date browser. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. Shooters looking for readily-available alternatives to hard-to-find extruded powders should definitely check out the Enduron line-up. Taking the rifle back to the workbench for a cleanup proved the claimit had virtually no copper fouling, as proven by the absence of a blue hue in the exiting patch soaked in Sweets 7.62 bore solvent. I shot a 4.125", 10-shot group at 600 yds - well under 1 MOA and slightly better than my Varget loads, although they were close enough that I attribute the difference to the shooter. I tried 4166 and my groups opened up. * All prices incl. then consider IMR 4166. Varmint shooters with small-bore cartridges love it. so I am thinking till powder does come available, load one or 2 levels under Max for a 223 into the 556 cases. Share the post "Powder Temp Stability: IMR Enduron vs. Hodgdon Extreme". By that, they mean the change per degree from 20 to 65 might be smaller or larger than the change per degree from 65 to 140. - 24hourcampfire Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Hop To BP-B2 IC-A B3 IC-B B4 RR1-22 Who's Online Now 828 members ( 10Glocks, 12344mag, 007FJ, 1911a1, 1100mag, 95 invisible), 2,340 guests, and 1,313 robots. OK, we're down to 1/3 MOA with a bit more to go. Will purchase more. The Rifle: Savage 10fcp, 24" 5r, accustock .308 Win, Vortex Viper PST 4-16 Target distance: 100 yards Shot off front and rear sand bags from a bench It is expected to perform well in the .308 Winchester and in 6mm cartridges running the heavier (95-107gr) projectiles. VAT (where applicable), shipping costs and possible delivery charges. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. I have had good luck with 4166 in .223 bolt rifles. IMR now offers four Enduron powders that cover a broad range of burn rates. h4895 Reduced Rifle Load. More about this powder: IMR Enduron 4166 is a versatile, match-grade propellant, with the fastest burn rate in the Enduron line. of 4166 in Peterson SRP brass topped with 168 gr SMK's seated 0.010" off gave me great performance. I much prefer IMR 8208 XBR for the 223. flyfisher117 Professional Milk Jug Hunter. .1 to .2 gr accuracy. The IMR 4166 Powder may be on the slow side but will be interesting with heavier bullets. The new line of IMR Enduron powders feature small kernels for easy metering, plus a built-in copper fouling eliminator. IMR 4166 is an extruded stick powder. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - IMR 4166 .223 Rem. The IMR series of handloading powders were the only choice to wring full performance out of rifle calibers. I haven't seen any Hornady loads in the manual using 4166. Comprehensive load data for IMR 4166 Enduron reloading powder und technical specifications for this propellant. .45 ACP and .38 Super, while their rifle offerings range from .223 Remington to .30-06 Springfield. PRBs test team also noticed other interesting trends in the data. The main features of the Enduron series are copper fouling eliminator, insensitivity to temperature changes, ideal loading density and being environmentally friendly. when enduron works it is often same hole shooting. I have a pound of 8208 XBR for 223 development, haven't gotten round tuit yet. I've had good luck with 8208 with 77gr SMK's and 69gr Nosler Competition Customs Hoon Rating - 100% 1 0 0 Joined Mar 2, 2013 Messages The responsible reloader always errs on the side of caution, so I decided to stop there. bolt reload data with 65gr. IMR 4166 is part of their new Enduron line that launched just a few years back. IMR 8133 performs comparably to Hodgdon Retumbo but charge weights are materially different. Final diagnosis: This powder is certainly a winner in the accuracy field, and if the cleanup continues to be this simple it is sure to find a home on my reloading bench. (SEE: Temperature Effects On Zero on KestrelMeters.com.). For magnums with light- to medium-bullet weights, IMR 4350 is the best choice. Working up a good hunting load with the 4166 Enduron and the Hornaday 150 gr GMX bullets for my 308. IMR Enduron 4166 is a versatile, match-grade propellant, with the fastest burn rate in the Enduron line. I've only seen a handful of load data for IMR 4166 and 223, it was 69 Sierra and 77 Sierra. To be able to use the full range of Shopware 6, we recommend activating Javascript in your browser. For those who ask.I am obviously loading for a 556 NOT a 223. otherwise why mention I would be using only cases marked as 556! _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-6323545-2']); Find load data for IMR 7828 SSC propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:IMR 7828 SSC is a magnum rifle powder with exactly the same burn rate as standard IMR 7828 and uses the same data. Its a perfect burn speed for cartridges like the 308 Win/7.62mm NATO, 22-250 Remington, 257 Roberts and dozens more. Find load data for IMR 4166 Enduron propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:IMR Enduron 4166 is a versatile, match-grade propellant, with the fastest burn rate in the Enduron line. If this is true, these powders should prove popular, particularly IMR 4166 which seems to be in the Varget/Reloder 15 burn-rate range. Precision shooters will find an Enduron option well-suited to most popular precision cartridge types. An acronym for. Third, Enduron powders are designed for optimal load density. We place limited powder inventory for sale on a regular basis on our website. So, I'd use it for loads listed by Hodgdon. I use this powder in my 6mm dasher bench gun. IMR 7977 has the slowest burn rate among the Enduron Technology powders. Loading density is perfect for magnums, contributing to superb uniformity. Such loads are marked with an asterisk in the data to show where standard 7828 will not fit. Some of our Forum members have reported excellent results with IMR 4166 in cartridges that work with Varget, such as the 6mmBR, 6 Dasher, 6.547 Lapua, and .308 Win. I use in 243 Win and 6.5 CM. Find load data for IMR 4831 propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:IMR 4831 has a slightly slower burn rate speed than IMR 4350. Other than that , great job, thanks. This ensured the powder charges were identical for each round of ammo. For example, IMR 4166 is a good replacement for Hodgdon Varget (commonly used in the .223 Rem, 6mmBR and .308 Win), while IMR 4955 is a fine substitute for H4831 (favored by F-Open shooters for the .284 Win and 7mm WSM cartridges). It is an extruded powder with a perfect burn speed for cartridges like 308 Winchester, 7.62mm NATO, 22-250 Remington or 257 Roberts, among other cartridges. . . 4166 is the fastest burning powder, for cartridges like .223 Remington and .308 Winchester. A versatile, match-grade propellant, IMR 4166 is comparable to Hodgdon Varget. For example, IMR 4166 is a good replacement for Hodgdon Varget (commonly used in the .223 Rem, 6mmBR and .308 Win), while IMR 4955 is a fine substitute for H4831 (favored by F-Open shooters for the .284 Win and 7mm WSM cartridges). Using Hodgdon's online Reloading Data Center I find IMR 4166 listed as an appropriate powder for several 223 loads, from 50 grains bullets all the way up to 90 grain bullets. First ladder turned out great! The weight of a kernel of 4166 was almost double the weight of a kernel of H4895, and they were clearly larger. DuPont had historically been a major supplier of military propellants long before becoming one of the handloaders favorite powders. The IMR brand was first introduced under DuPont in the 1930s. .225 Win. For more information, go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov. temperature stable too. Average extreme velocity spread was only 19 fps for 15 Sierra 142-grain MatchKing bullets fired from prepared cases filled with precisely weighed IMR-4166 charges. Once they had a couple dozen rounds loaded with each powder, they went and shot them with each powder at 25 F, 65 F, and 140 F. The muzzle velocity of each shot was recorded using BOTH a LabRadar Doppler Radar and a MagnetoSpeed Chronograph. OAL 2770 Sierra Case forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/imr4166-loads-for-223.4053707/, Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/103.0.0.0 Safari/537.36. The main features of the Enduron series are copper . Today, only the newest reloading fuels can exceed that with a 55-grain bullet in the commercial .22-250. _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.accurateshooter.com']); Testing consisted of a single 5-shot group of each incrementmental charge weight just to get a rough feel for the potential of this powder. IMR 7977 is a slower burn rate in the Enduron family. For example, variation in velocity does NOT appear to be linear across the full range of temperatures. I do not see it listed for 40 grain bullets. It acts a whole lot like Varget, but is much easier to find. IMR 4166 Enduron We are engineers, reloading enthusiasts and operate one of the most powerful ballistics calculators. Some powders are more affected by changes in temperature than others. This powder is comparable to Hodgdon H4350. Awsome powder in my book. Sign up to get updates and access to exclusive promotions. (function() { Hodgdon Extreme Series powders have attracted quite a fan base, with over 90% of the top shooters in the Precision Rifle Series choosing to run one of those powders. Copper fouling should be minimal, allowing shooters to spend more time shooting and less time cleaning a rifle to retain accuracy. Varget was always my go-to powder for .308 and .223, but anyone who reloads knows that Varget is virtually unobtainable now. I'm using this in my Tikka CTR 223 under 73 gr Berger BT target bullets. Find load data for IMR 8208 XBR propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder".More about this powder:IMR 8208 XBR is an accurate-metering, super short-grained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly for match, varmint, and AR sniper cartridges. Well, Im done Adulting for Today and Tomorrow. You can find that here: http://precisionrifleblog.com/2016/06/19/powder-temp-stability-hodgdon-extreme-vs-imr-enduron/, Share the post "Powder Temp Stability IMR Enduron vs. H4350 and Varget". I don't see any info for the A-Max though.