I picked up some H4198 to work with.

It has a very obvious "smell" to it.

It isn't the knock you over ammonia smell like a bad powder has.

I have not messed with a bunch of different powders.
The ones I have used so far do not have an odor like this.

Is this normal?

I have loaded about 20 test rounds with it so far.
All shot well and Chrono'd consistently.

Does anyone else here use H4198?
Does this sound normal?

Thanks.

i use it all the time in my .444 marlin loads.
i've used in 30/30 jfg, but there are others
better suited for it.
if you're talking about a solvent, alcohol,
acetone type odor, it's ok.
you said it shot well and consistent so
i'd say ok, use it

I'd call it a solvent type of smell.

I didn't think it was an issue, but wanted to get some feedback / advise.

Thank you.

Usually the odor is ether

Does it smell better in the morning, oh wait that was napalm, sorry

If not an ether smell, then you have to consider the age of the can and storage location.

Thanks. That is good point.
I did forget to mention that it is a new bottle I got from Dan a couple of weeks ago.
I keep all my powder in the house.