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Clean Shot, questions on new powder
On a whim, I bought a cannister of Clean Shot powder at a gun show over the weekend. I had never heard of it before, but the seller convinced me to give it a try. It is supposed to be comparable to Bullseye and cleaner burning.
It is from Shooters World and made by Explosia Company in the Czech Republic.
Anyone had any experience with this powder? I am loading a Missouri coated 158 grain SWC with 3.3 Bullseye at the moment and was considering something comparable.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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09-06-2018, 02:48 PM
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There is a big reloading manual on line.....
I believe that the Clean Shot is D032, you can confirm this.
https://explosia.cz/app/uploads/2018...ng_2017_en.pdf
I flipped through it and it seems to be really in depth.
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Yes, Clean Shot is also D032 in bulk form. Clean Shot is their cannister grade powder of it. I've been playing with it for around 6-8 months now in 45 Auto and some 9 MM. It's very comparable to Accurate #2 in loading density and similar charge weights and looks pretty close to A #2 also. I've found it to be pretty clean burning and it doesn't have a big flash like some powders. It also meters very well on my Dillon powder measure on my RL-450.
I've also been using the SW Ultimate Pistol and Auto Pistol in 45 Auto. You can load some pretty hot 45 Auto without going Plus P with them in 45 Auto. The Clean Shot is more a normal to light load powder, just like A #2.
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I thought you were talking about the Black Powder Substitute used to be sold as CleanShot., then relabled as American Pioneer later on.
Still have some I use in 12ga cartridge.
Didn't know there was a new smokeless in town. Looks interesting though..
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I've been using it for years now and love it! Use it for .45 acp, .38 Special, and 9mm. Very clean and well performing. I don't think you'll be disappointed. If you are, please mail it to me!
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09-07-2018, 12:32 AM
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Many thanks for all your replies. Looks like I get to try something new, after loading Bullseye for all these years.
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It meters and burns much better and cleaner than Bullseye. I would equate Clean Shot in the same burn rate category as Accurate #2 or Titegroup, from what I see with charge weights on various loads and comparing it to A #2 charge weights with the same bullets. So anything you would load with A #2 or Titegroup should do well with Clean Shot. The only drawback to using it is the somewhat limited loading data out there for the SW powders.
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An off the wall thought.. I don't need to use another "new" powder unless it does everything that my old standbys in a markedly better way. . Not saying that we don't "need" it. Just saying like most here are telling us it is just like Bullseye or A #2 or whatever...Does it do it markedly cheaper cleaner or better in some way? Yep I do use powders that are new, improved... but only because they actually do what they claim. I wish CFE powder was around when I tried the 17 Rem. I would have continued to use the caliber
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Originally Posted by Skeet 028
An off the wall thought.. I don't need to use another "new" powder unless it does everything that my old standbys in a markedly better way. . Not saying that we don't "need" it. Just saying like most here are telling us it is just like Bullseye or A #2 or whatever...Does it do it markedly cheaper cleaner or better in some way? Yep I do use powders that are new, improved... but only because they actually do what they claim. I wish CFE powder was around when I tried the 17 Rem. I would have continued to use the caliber
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For many, many years, Bullseye, Unique, and 2400 have all I have needed for my .38, .357, and .44 caliber revolvers. As well as .45 ACP., and .45 Colt. Although, I use Trailboss in my .44s for SASS matches.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skeet 028
An off the wall thought.. I don't need to use another "new" powder unless it does everything that my old standbys in a markedly better way. . Not saying that we don't "need" it. Just saying like most here are telling us it is just like Bullseye or A #2 or whatever...Does it do it markedly cheaper cleaner or better in some way? Yep I do use powders that are new, improved... but only because they actually do what they claim. I wish CFE powder was around when I tried the 17 Rem. I would have continued to use the caliber
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The reason I first tried it was that it was a little cheaper, but mainly because they gave free hazmat if you bought 4 lbs of the SW powders. And I had read that Clean Shot, Ultimate Pistol and Auto Pistol were much like A #2, A #5 and A #7, so I decided to give them a go. At the time I needed to order a bunch of primers anyways and free hazmat sounded good to me for powders that would suit my reloading needs. Since that order, I have ordered more of the SW powders because again, free hazmat and I liked the way the powders I had already bought performed for me.
Ever since the "LAST GREAT POWDER SHORTAGE" a few years ago I have tried out different powders I wouldn't have touched before then. And I have found some new-to-me powders that have fully satisfied my needs and actually meter better than some old standby powders I used to load.
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[QUOTE=muddocktor;140160210Ever since the "LAST GREAT POWDER SHORTAGE" a few years ago I have tried out different powders I wouldn't have touched before then. And I have found some new-to-me powders that have fully satisfied my needs and actually meter better than some old standby powders I used to load.[/QUOTE]
I've been very lucky over the last 10-20 years. I paid a 20 dollar Hazmat fee one time with a 15 dollar rebate on that. I have however bought much in the reloading line at gun shows and estate sales/auctions. I have more powder than I think I will ever use. What I do use works and has worked well over too many years to want to change at this point. I did go to L'il Gun in the Hornet and K variety.. And I use CFE 223 in the 223 and 204. Otherwise I'm struck in the last century. Heck I still have a load of WC820 surplus I bought in the early 80s and 9 lbs of old Hodgdon H108. Loads great mag loads in handguns
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