Description
IMR 4064 is a versatile medium burn rate powder that is particularly well-suited for a wide range of rifle calibers. Its burn characteristics provide reliable performance and accuracy across numerous loading densities, making it a favored choice for intermediate-sized cartridges. This single-base extruded powder offers consistent metering properties, although its cylindrical granules may require careful attention in progressive reloading setups. Handloaders often favor IMR 4064 for its excellent temperature stability, ensuring consistent performance under varying environmental conditions, which is crucial for hunters and target shooters alike. Typical applications include calibers such as .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and 7mm-08 Remington, where precise load development is crucial for optimizing accuracy and consistency. Its adaptability allows for superior load density adjustments, enabling reloaders to fine-tune for maximum precision and efficiency. The reputation of IMR in the handloading community for quality and performance makes 4064 a trusted option for those seeking reliable and repeatable results in their ammunition crafting endeavors.
Specifications
Burn Rate
4 (Medium)
Bulk Density
0.893 g/cm³
Density
1.580 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — IMR 4064
Verified load data combinations using IMR 4064.
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 40gr | Berger Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX 40gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Sierra .204 | 39gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing 39gr
.20 BR
Speer .204 | 39gr | Speer TNT 39gr
.20 Nosler
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.204 Ruger
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.22 ARC
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes LRX BT 77gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 77gr | Berger OTM Tactical 77gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target 80gr
.22 ARC
Berger .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target 80.5gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 70gr | Hornady CX 70gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady Match 75gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady ELD Match 75gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 77gr | Hornady AEROMATCH 77gr
.22 ARC
Hornady .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-X 80gr
Subsonic Loads — IMR 4064
Verified subsonic load data combinations using IMR 4064.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
Community Loads — IMR 4064
Sample load data calculated with IMR 4064.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 75gr | Speer Gold Dot Soft Point | 22.0 | 35.0 | 2.43 | 50.3 | 52,156 (90%) | 3048 | |
| .224 | 53gr | Hornady Match | 26.0 | 38.0 | 2.68 | 47.0 | 52,504 (84%) | 3766 | |
| .224 | 53gr | Hornady Match | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.68 | 47.0 | 56,407 (90%) | 3740 | |
| .224 | 50gr | Hornady SP SX | 24.0 | 37.5 | 2.68 | 47.0 | 51,111 (82%) | 3704 | |
| .224 | 53gr | Hornady Match | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.68 | 47.0 | 54,233 (87%) | 3694 | |
| .243 | 88gr | Berger LD M | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.71 | 54.0 | 50,415 (84%) | 2822 | |
| .243 | 88gr | Berger LD M | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.71 | 54.0 | 40,553 (67%) | 2635 | |
| .257 | 115gr | Berger VLD Hunting | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.75 | 51.5 | 54,209 (87%) | 2874 | |
| .257 | 128gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.83 | 51.5 | 50,879 (82%) | 2579 | |
| .277 | 145gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 67.0 | 61,866 (99%) | 2812 | |
| .277 | 140gr | Nosler AccuBond | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 67.0 | 54,404 (87%) | 2812 | |
| .277 | 140gr | Berger Classic Hybrid Hunter | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 67.0 | 57,246 (92%) | 2792 | |
| .308 | 125gr | Sierra HPMK | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 68.2 | 51,808 (88%) | 3064 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Speer Gold Dot | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.25 | 70.4 | 58,581 (100%) | 2979 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Hornady SST InterLock L1.17 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 68.2 | 54,015 (92%) | 2881 | |
| .308 | 125gr | Sierra HPMK | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 68.2 | 41,278 (70%) | 2861 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Hornady FMJ BT | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.19 | 68.2 | 57,479 (98%) | 2805 | |
| .308 | 155gr | Berger VLD Hunting | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.43 | 67.2 | 54,473 (93%) | 2785 |
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