Reloading Powder
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- Rube Burrows
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Reloading Powder
So far I have only loaded .38spl and .45colt. I had not been able to reload in a couple years due to losing my reloading room to the new baby. After leaving that bedroom I turned my 2nd living room (den) that we didn't use much into my home office and since its rather large I decided to build me a new reloading bench. I just finished up the reloading bench last weekend and got it in the room. Now I want to start reloading again.
I had a pretty good supply of Trail Boss that I was using to load both .38 and .45 for cowboy action matches and I really liked that powder. I cant find it anywhere now though so I am in the market for a new powder that is easy to get that will work equally as good in both and possibly other calibers such as .44mag for starters.
I was looking and while I have not used these it appears that HP-38, Universial Clays and Unique would be good for these.
Looking to hear from others with experience in any of these or if there are any other suggestions I am open to them also.
Thanks.
I had a pretty good supply of Trail Boss that I was using to load both .38 and .45 for cowboy action matches and I really liked that powder. I cant find it anywhere now though so I am in the market for a new powder that is easy to get that will work equally as good in both and possibly other calibers such as .44mag for starters.
I was looking and while I have not used these it appears that HP-38, Universial Clays and Unique would be good for these.
Looking to hear from others with experience in any of these or if there are any other suggestions I am open to them also.
Thanks.
Re: Reloading Powder
Unique is my stand by powder for 38 and 45. I also like Red Dot and AA#5.
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Re: Reloading Powder
magyars4 wrote:Unique is my stand by powder for 38 and 45. I also like Red Dot and AA#5.
Thanks. I will look more into all three.
Re: Reloading Powder
Finding powder today can be quite a job, but there is some around. I looked in my reloading manual(s) and made a list of powders that suits my needs and took that list with me every time I went anywhere that might sell powder. More and more is showing up here in Southern Oregon and with my list I've been able to pick up a few pounds for my reloading. Being a stiff-necked old geezer, I refuse to pay hazmat (I was involved with hazmat stuff with the L.A. Dept of Water and Power and can see how much of a rip-off the fees are) but there are "Where's the Powder?" threads and sites with up to date powder avilability. http://gunbot.net/reloading/Powder/ http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/ ... tices.html Also check reloading supply vendors (Cabelas, Graf's, Midsouth, Natchez, etc.). You may have to check them daily.
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Re: Reloading Powder
mikld wrote:Finding powder today can be quite a job, but there is some around. I looked in my reloading manual(s) and made a list of powders that suits my needs and took that list with me every time I went anywhere that might sell powder. More and more is showing up here in Southern Oregon and with my list I've been able to pick up a few pounds for my reloading. Being a stiff-necked old geezer, I refuse to pay hazmat (I was involved with hazmat stuff with the L.A. Dept of Water and Power and can see how much of a rip-off the fees are) but there are "Where's the Powder?" threads and sites with up to date powder avilability. http://gunbot.net/reloading/Powder/ http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/ ... tices.html Also check reloading supply vendors (Cabelas, Graf's, Midsouth, Natchez, etc.). You may have to check them daily.
Yeah, I can't find any locally. Mainly just because no one sells that sort of stuff. I will just order it online from somewhere.
Re: Reloading Powder
Take a gander at a burn rate chart, find a similar powder, AND CHECK FOR PUBLISHED LOADS
http://www.gamaliel.com/images/BurnRatesnov10.pdf
http://www.gamaliel.com/images/BurnRatesnov10.pdf
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- Rube Burrows
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Re: Reloading Powder
Thanks for that link.BlaineG wrote:Take a gander at a burn rate chart, find a similar powder, AND CHECK FOR PUBLISHED LOADS
http://www.gamaliel.com/images/BurnRatesnov10.pdf
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Re: Reloading Powder
Rube, the place I bought my colt lighting had powder, I think it's called jefferson guns or something like that, I'll see if I can find my recipe and get you a #
It wasn't just a boat load, but they did have reloading stuff
It's on Jefferson hwy south of you
I know I went to the traffic circle and went west and it's on the right, in a new light brown metal building
From causeway then j hwy west northwest think that's 61
PLOWBOY
It wasn't just a boat load, but they did have reloading stuff
It's on Jefferson hwy south of you
I know I went to the traffic circle and went west and it's on the right, in a new light brown metal building
From causeway then j hwy west northwest think that's 61
PLOWBOY
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Re: Reloading Powder
As much as I like Unique, and always have some handy, I've used more 231 (HP38) than any other pistol powder. It can be used for light to standard loads in just about any pistol cartridge.
And because of it's type, semi ball powder it meters perfectly.
Joe
And because of it's type, semi ball powder it meters perfectly.
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Re: Reloading Powder
What Mr. Miller said.
WW231 is a very versatile pistol powder.
Not suitable for heavy magnum loads, but
great for anything short of that.
-Tom
WW231 is a very versatile pistol powder.
Not suitable for heavy magnum loads, but
great for anything short of that.
-Tom
- Rube Burrows
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I know the place. I don't go to the south shore much.... Unless I have too but I may have to do just that.plowboy 45 wrote:Rube, the place I bought my colt lighting had powder, I think it's called jefferson guns or something like that, I'll see if I can find my recipe and get you a #
It wasn't just a boat load, but they did have reloading stuff
It's on Jefferson hwy south of you
I know I went to the traffic circle and went west and it's on the right, in a new light brown metal building
From causeway then j hwy west northwest think that's 61
PLOWBOY
- Rube Burrows
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Re: Reloading Powder
Thanks J Miller and Stretch. Good info.
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Re: Reloading Powder
Brownells was advertising HP-38 just a couple days ago under " just arrived".
It could have been Midway,they both send e-mail advertisements daily.
It could have been Midway,they both send e-mail advertisements daily.
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Re: Reloading Powder
When Unique was impossible to find I bought a bunch of 700X & titegroup, I used Unique for over 30 years
I doubt I will ever buy it again, I have more than a few revolvers & the 700X & Titegroup for me shoots better
Trail boss is a fav. in a 45 colt
ollogger
I doubt I will ever buy it again, I have more than a few revolvers & the 700X & Titegroup for me shoots better
Trail boss is a fav. in a 45 colt
ollogger
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Re: Reloading Powder
W231 (HP38 same powder) has been my go to powder for years.
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Re: Reloading Powder
ollogger wrote:When Unique was impossible to find I bought a bunch of 700X & titegroup, I used Unique for over 30 years
I doubt I will ever buy it again, I have more than a few revolvers & the 700X & Titegroup for me shoots better
Trail boss is a fav. in a 45 colt
ollogger
Yeah, I love Trail Boss. I am down to three bottles of it though and want to get something so I don't run dry.
Re: Reloading Powder
I found 8 lbs of 700X at my LGS. I had never used it so I came home and started checking the books. I think I'll have to go back and pick that up.
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Re: Reloading Powder
Lots of good powder out there if you're willing to kick a few sacred cows in the butt.....
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Re: Reloading Powder
While you are looking for Red Dot, look for Promo. Think RD without the red dots, but a little different in density and usually cheaper too
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- Rube Burrows
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Re: Reloading Powder
Thunder50 wrote:While you are looking for Red Dot, look for Promo. Think RD without the red dots, but a little different in density and usually cheaper too
Thanks.
Re: Reloading Powder
Not too sound cheeky but have you thought of trying 3f? 45colt with BP is a whole lot of fun.
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