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reloader357
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Since 1976, I've used Bullseye, Unique and H110. That bottle of Red Dot out there was a just in case buy.
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Maddog 521
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I just gave my brother a pound of Hercules Unique powder so he can keep shooting his new 357 lever rifle. I added some SWC bullets and some jacketed too. He's happy
cowboy4evr
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Bullseye is my powder of choice for 38 special loads , either 148 gr wadcutters (2.8grs) or 158 gr semi wadcutters (3.5grs) . Is it the cleanest shooting powder ? NO , it's not but I am not looking for the cleanest , just the most accurate . Beyond Bullseye , then I go to either Unique or WSF . Regards Paul
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I use Bullseye when loading 32S&W Longs and 38 Specials, but switch to Unique for 44 Special and 44 Magnum.
cmj8591
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I am the eternal optimist. Slow Joe is going to do nothing but split the Dems into insignificance!
It has been a while since I bought any reloading components. Is that a fair market price? That is approaching the price of Vhitavouri in the not too distant past.
The last Bullseye I bought was a few years ago, an 8 lb keg for around $14-$15 per lb.
I happen to have 15 or so lbs of Bullseye and have never used any to speak of Got plenty of other pistolshotgun powders. I have mostly used other shotgun powders for most handgun use over the years. Maybe I can find someone to take the 3- four pound BE's off my hands at the gun show this weekend. I have used much Red and Green Dots Unique Herco and 2400 in years past. A lot of 231/HP38 these days, but did buy 2- 8lb kegs of Herco for 40 bucks each.. Loads good in mid range 44 mag loads
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I first started reloading in 1972. Back then, I didn’t even know there were powders other than Bullseye and Unique. I still use them today. However, during the crunch of 2014, it was impossible to find powder or primers, and I was fortunate to find a man who was a manufacturer of competition 45s He had a special license that allowed him to buy powder and primers in bulk. I’m talking really bulk......powder in 40 lb kegs and cases and cases of primers. He sold me the only powder he used which was TieGroup, And I bought 15 lbs of it @ $15.00 a pound. I had to bring my own containers and we weighed it out. I have since become very fond of TiteGroup; I have loaded many, many Thousands of rounds and I have used them with cast bullets and have never had a problem. When Bullseye, unique, and primers became available again, I built up a nest egg and have enough to get me through the current crisis. I learned my lesson.
27 Man
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I started handloading back in the early 70s. Many evenings at the coffee table with Bullseye, Alcan Primers, wadcutters and a Lee Loader. Pounded out a lot of rounds that way.
I've got over 5 pounds each of the old trifecta - Bullseye, Unique, and 2400, and also Clays, 700x, and AA#2.
I have 3 pounds or more each of American Select, Power Pistol, 296, H-110, and w231.
I just picked up a sealed 4 pound jug of Ramshot Silhouette for $68. I've read good things about it and figured that for $17 a pound it is worth having.
I have 3 pounds or more each of American Select, Power Pistol, 296, H-110, and w231.
I just picked up a sealed 4 pound jug of Ramshot Silhouette for $68. I've read good things about it and figured that for $17 a pound it is worth having.
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Is that a fair market price? I bought 2 or 3 lbs. a year ago at 20.00 lb. But, these are crazy times. As these 2 lbs. will yield me about 4000 rds of 45 auto rim, it's almost a moot point.
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Right now pretty much any useful powder you can get for under $30 a pound is good, under $25 is great IMO.
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