Anybody use 700X?
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Anybody use 700X?
I would normally use Unique but have seen any in quite a while. My LGS is pretty well stocked with 700X. I've never used it but I checked the loading manuals and it looks like it will pretty much do what I need. I'm looking to load some cast bullets for my .30-06.
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
700X is pretty fast for cast in the '06 unless you're looking for gallery loads. I've used 6.5gr of 700X with Ed Harris' 160gr. bullet, gave 1150-1200fps and 2.75" at 100 yards according to my notes. I didn't record my sight dope though.
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
Yes sir, that's all I'm looking for. 12-1500 FPS with cast bullets.
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
Which bullet(s) are you planning on using? Just curious, I haven't spent much time messing around with this class of load in full sized cartridges (by that I mean '06, 8x57, 303, etc).
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
I have burned Lots of 700X but not in any rifle loads. I used to buy 12# kegs for shotgun and have used it in many handgun loads. If you have printed data for it ,it should be great. I have used Red Dot, another fast powder, in cast bullet rifle loads with success.
Re: Anybody use 700X?
I use 700x for low velocity handgun and (pistol caliber) rifle loads.
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
12 ga loads for skeet and trap.....
have not used it for rifle loads.......yet!
have not used it for rifle loads.......yet!
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
Thanks Centershot. I've read over that several times as it's a sticky on castboolits. I'm thinking I'll take the plunge. It's just a new powder I've never worked with before. According t the Lyman cast Bullet Manual I can also use it in .223,.308, .38 Sp, and 9mm. At least they have data for it. I'm not sure what the results will be.
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
Used 700X in 12 gauge skeet loads 25 years ago . I found it to be rather DIRTY and didn't care for it . Well atleast in an 1100 or 11/87 .
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
I've been using it for a couple of years now as a substitute for Unique in pistol rounds. Works ok for me.
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
Everything I used to use 700X for, I've replaced with RedDot. Just picked up an 8lb keg of RedDot.
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
Two or 3 years ago when shelves were bare for lack of powder and primers I ran across 12 pound keg of 800x. I had used 700x in 12 ga loads. The 800x was under $65 for the keg, I now am inventing uses for that stuff
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
Hairtrigger wrote:Two or 3 years ago when shelves were bare for lack of powder and primers I ran across 12 pound keg of 800x. I had used 700x in 12 ga loads. The 800x was under $65 for the keg, I now am inventing uses for that stuff
That's kind of where I am. thinking it might not be my first choice but it's available.
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
Yes, if you have a nice pile of any shotgun powder I believe you are going to be able to use it nicely in low to moderate velocity pistol loads and for light cast bullet loads. You may have to do a little "pioneering" in some cases. That's why we enjoy owning Ruger revolvers and Rossi levers -- a pleasant safety factor when "pioneering". That's how we ended up with that "universal load" of Red Dot powder: a smart reloader had a gob of it sitting around and wanted more uses for it.
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
I used it in 12 gauge for years. I would buy a 12lb caddie every six months. It's a great powder. It is dirty yes. I've got 2 700X empty powder cans that are full of dead or used primers. I don't no how many r in there. But one day I might sit down and count them. I stopped shooting skeet 15 years ago and have about 10 pounds left. I saw some loads for the 45ACP. So I'll try it out and get back to u.
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Re: Anybody use 700X?
There are better powders for 30-06 lead loads. I have use SR4759. A5744, & RL7 with great success. SR4759 being the preference.
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