Description
IMR Enduron® 4955 is a versatile, match-grade extruded propellant with a mid-range burn speed positioned between IMR 4451 and IMR 7977. It is built for handloaders looking for a propellant suited to a range of big game cartridge applications.
IMR identifies Enduron 4955 as providing top performance in cartridges such as .25-06, .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, and .300 Win Mag, among others. Its extruded form and ideal loading density make it a focused choice within the Enduron propellant line.
Enduron technology brings key series attributes to IMR 4955, including a copper fouling eliminator and insensitivity to temperature changes. The series is also described as environmentally friendly, providing a defined set of characteristics for precision-minded handloaders.
IMR Enduron 4955 performs comparably to Hodgdon H4831; however, charge weights are materially different. Made in Canada, it is available in 1-lb and 8-lb containers.
- Match-grade extruded propellant
- Mid-range burn speed between IMR 4451 and IMR 7977
- Designed for big game cartridges
- Copper fouling eliminator
- Insensitive to temperature changes
- Ideal loading density
- Available in 1-lb and 8-lb containers
- Made in Canada
Product Info
- Warnings:
- WARNINGS FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
- SDS:
- SAFETY DATA SHEET
- Type:
- Rifle
- Info:
- SALES & SHIPPING
- Group:
- Smokeless Powder
- Temperature_Stable:
- Yes
- Extra_Clean_Burn:
- No
- Form:
- Extruded
- Family:
- Enduron
- Subsonic:
- No
- Base:
- Single
- Q&A:
- Is IMR Enduron 4955 suitable for big game cartridges?
- It is suited to handloaders seeking a match-grade, mid-range extruded propellant for cartridges such as .25-06, .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, and .300 Win Mag.
- What are the main features of IMR Enduron 4955?
- Its stated features include a copper fouling eliminator, insensitivity to temperature changes, ideal loading density, and environmental friendliness.
- Where does IMR 4955 fit in the Enduron burn-rate range?
- It has a mid-range burn speed positioned between IMR 4451 and IMR 7977.
- What container sizes are available for IMR Enduron 4955?
- It is available in 1-lb and 8-lb containers.
Reviews
24 Reviews
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Pressure
It might be temp stable, but it's extremely temperamental to slight case volume variation. In mixed brass with the same charge you will have everything from round primers to raised extractor burs
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4955 in the 6.5 Swede
Improved accuracy over H4350 with 140 grain Berger VLD Hunting bullets. 4350 is still the standard but 4955 gave me slightly better accuracy and velocity.
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7mm Rem Mag
Did a workup with 160 barns tsx, 160 Nosler Accubonds, &175 Partitions.160 Accubonds were amazing in terms of groups - SDs just under 20. 175's had great SD's (3ish fsp). Groups could use some work. Interesting powder with a lot of potential. I'd recommend.
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300 Win Mag
4955 works well in my 300 Win Mag. I'm shooting 1/4 moa groups at 100yds with 165 gr Nosler ballistic tips. I killed my mule deer at 525 yds this past season. Extremely happy with this powder.
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powder
this is a great powder for 300 win mag . I get great es and tight groups. it stomps the metal targets at 1000 yards to glad i got 36 pounds of this stuff
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IMR 4955 powder
Loaded 6.5 CM with this powder and Hornady ELD Match 120 gr and Hornady Match 140 gr. BTHP. I shoot at 100 yds. or less for white tail. At 100 yds. my pattern was no greater than 1/2 inch and velocity was very constant. I don't feel the need to max out a load because the deer are always close. I used a mid range powder load and get mid 2400s on the 140 gr. and mid 2600s on the 120 gr. I'm very pleased
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.25-06
If you are doing a load build up, make sure you have a chronograph. What the powder chart shows on here is not what I saw in practice. They were MUCH higher in my Remington 700 Sendero, it could be that it has 26" barrel. Shot well, with good groups. Over all, I'm pleased! Just watch your speed.
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Imr 4955 enduron
This Is the worst powder I’ve tried to develop a load for, in the .284 win, ladder speed test was up and down so much it was hard to believe it was the same powder in each case! It developed serious signs of pressure within .5 g! I couldn’t get the velocity i wanted without excessive pressure in my custom rig! Es poor too.
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IMR 4955 issue
I loaded a few 270 Win shells with Nosler 165gr 56 gr of IMR 4955. Should be 1gr below max. Blew the primer and ruptured the case. Guess I should have started 5 gr below max but with bullets, primers and powder shortages I cut corners. Mistake
