Any IMR 800X users out here ?

[gallegosmike]

I've got some 800X leftover from when I had a 10mm glock. Anybody using it for anything else???

I worked up a load of 9mm mixed head stamp 124 Gr HP plated Rainer WSP Primer Max 6.5 Grains powder COL 1.169. I use lee powder scoops because it doesn't meter with my lee powder dispenser.

I haven't run it past a chrony yet. I functions 100% reliable in all my 9mm glocks and both of my SD9VE's.

 

[David Sinko]

Yes. I use it mostly for 12 gauge shotgun slugs that I cast. It also seems to work well for me in the quirky 5.7x28 FN since I can not find Ramshot True Blue anywhere. You are right that it does not meter well and I always weigh every single charge that I use. I'd buy more of it if I could find it.

Dave Sinko

 

[gallegosmike]

Yes. I use it mostly for 12 gauge shotgun slugs that I cast. It also seems to work well for me in the quirky 5.7x28 FN since I can not find Ramshot True Blue anywhere. You are right that it does not meter well and I always weigh every single charge that I use. I'd buy more of it if I could find it.

Dave Sinko

I hear you about not finding any powder anywhere. I've been paying scalpers prices for any kind of powder. I never though I would be messing with WST for cast bullets in 38 special and 45 acp! Hell, I started using 800X on lark for 9mm.

Mike

 

[Mcwsky09]

I have used it for .380 auto - worked well - may have to use is for my next batch of 9mm if I can't find any more pistol powder to buy - I am down to about 1/3rd pound of IMR 700-X - just over a pound of IMR 800X - and maybe one and a half pounds of 4895/4198 for the AR. There was rifle powder on the shelves last time i was at the store - hoping there is still some next time I go, figure it is time to buy an 8lb jug and hopefully some sort of pistol powder.

I would try it with 165grain 40S&W too if I could find a recipie for it - the only ones I have seen are for projectiles I do not have.

 

[rockquarry]

More than twenty years ago, I did a lot of work with 800X using several cast bullet designs in the .45 ACP. While I came up with a number of accurate loads, I'm pretty sure other powders that flow better in a measure will do as well.

 

[RobertJ.]

I use it as a target load in my .44 Magnum Contender, 10" barrel, open sights. I use 6.4 gr 800X and a 200 grain DEWC (from Rimrock Bullet Co.) Recoil is like a .38, and my groups average 1" offhand at 10 yards. And I'll get over 1000 shots per pound!

I discovered it because at the time, I couldn't find any Red Dot or Bullseye. I've since located both those, but I'll stick with this load for enjoyable, big bore paper punching!

 

[*chris*]

It is awesome for full house 44 mag loads for my 629 v-comp. I think I load 15.5 grains of 800x behind a 180gn bullet.

Being a large flake powder it is basically un-meterable in my Hornady or Dillion power drop so I measure each load individually.

Chris

 

[J. R. WEEMS]

Have used 800X for a bunch of years for my handgun hunting loads-- would never use anything else, and am well supplied, to say the least.

 

[lhump1961]

Works well in pistols...I use it in 40's and 45's. As stated metering isn't the best but performs well.

 

[Nevada Ed]

I have used 800-x in 12 Ga. lead and steel loads........

6" 38 and 357 loads.....
and the 38 snub nose 125 Jhp at 952 fps +P loading.

Some don't like it but I hand weigh all my loads, so no big deal.
Data is ok...........but a chrony sure helps when developing a load.

My best loads were in the upper end of the speed range with this powder and lead bullets should have a medium heavy crimp, with the 158gr bullets.

Two options would be Unique or Universal if you run out of powder.

 

[Treeman]

My favorite 10mm(full power), and 44.magnum(at a bit less than full potential but the level I like in .44mag) and my preferred middle of the road .357 mag powder.

 

[venomballistics]

Down to counting the flammable frizbees.
Not sure what is lower, powder availability, or patience

 

[NRA DOC]

I love 800x

I am a regular 800x user. I use it for .357/.38 and for 45 colt. It produces very accurate loads. You need to weigh each charge but that is OK for me because I use a single stage press. I have a nice little digital scale and I can weigh each charge without much of a slowdown. I just bought 4# of it. It is certainly more readily available than Unique, and cheaper too.

 

[DR505]

I'm down to my last 4 pounds...use it for 10mm.