MasterTech1960
Member
I used a lot of Unique in past years, now I have switch to Universal Clays. It burns cleaner and in my guns shoots tighter groups. It meters better when loading too.
powder choice of multiple cal ?'s
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Cpo1944
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Here`s another vote for Unique, but Trail Boss is mighty good for every caliber , but light loads only.
Moe Mentum
Member
another vote for Unique, good all around powder.
2400
2400 is more versatile in magnums and gets almost the velocities of the 296/110. 296/110 are geared toward full house loads.
Look into SR 7625. I haven't used it but it seems to match those calibers.
2400 is more versatile in magnums and gets almost the velocities of the 296/110. 296/110 are geared toward full house loads.
Look into SR 7625. I haven't used it but it seems to match those calibers.
ArchAngelCD
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Didn't you save your brass over the years or at least when you were thinking about reloading? 4000 pieces of factory new brass is very expensive. Once fired brass would have saved you a lot of money.
MANY new reloaders try to use only 1 powder but I just can't understand the reason. One of the reasons we reload is to produce the best ammo we can. Using only 1 powder for low pressure rounds like the 44 Special and 45 Auto and high pressure rounds like the 41 Mag and 44 Mag isn't the best choice.
W231/HP-38, Bullseye, Unique, Universal and a few others are great choices for the 44 Special and 45 Auto. Slower powders like 2400 and AA#9 are much better choices for the Magnum rounds. Those 2 can be downloaded while W296/H110 are better when used up near the top end.
I highly suggest using 2 powders, even in the beginning. You will be much happier with the results.
If you must, as a one powder solution try Unique, Universal, W231/HP-38, AA#5 or a few others in the same burn rate range.
Ben_hutcherson
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I've been reloading less than a year, and am up to 14 different types of powder on hand. A lot of the enjoyment in reloading for me has been trying out different types of powder and seeing what results I get from them.
Here's my "stash"
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ArchAngel, I just got back into shooting after being away for many years. I have bought all my large calibers this year; I am starting from scratch so I only have a few spent brass so far. I only have a few hundred rounds of new ammo on hand and that's mostly 45 and 44 mag Based on advice here I have a good idea of what to get started with. Thanks everyone.
MasterTech1960
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Not so free in the Free State of Maryland.
Ben_hutcherson , man I wish we could stock pile powder here in MD. We are limited to 5 lbs. On hand. It sucks. When I find powder I can not buy it unless I am below the limit. It is a stupid law, but as a law abiding citizen , I reluctantly obay.
Ben_hutcherson , man I wish we could stock pile powder here in MD. We are limited to 5 lbs. On hand. It sucks. When I find powder I can not buy it unless I am below the limit. It is a stupid law, but as a law abiding citizen , I reluctantly obay.
MasterTech1960 QUOTE: [Ben_hutcherson , man I wish we could stock pile powder here in MD. We are limited to 5 lbs. On hand. It sucks. When I find powder I can not buy it unless I am below the limit. It is a stupid law, but as a law abiding citizen , I reluctantly obay. ]QUOTE
^^^^^^^^^^^^ And just how does some state official track your powder inventory?? There are several other states that offer gun owners employment and freedom.
Your 5 # limit leaves me speechless. Who puts up with this "nanny state" stuff?
EDIT: One of my favorite excuses to go to a gun show is, "I need some powder or primers." I cast my own bullets, so there is never a bullet shortage. Mrs Engineer said, "OK so how much powder and primers do you have, IF you need more?" When the inventory was finished there was 84# of powder and 78K of primers. "I guess youi don't need more powder or primers." , she said.
I still have 223 ammo loaded in 1992 for the 2015 prairie dog shoot in June.
^^^^^^^^^^^^ And just how does some state official track your powder inventory?? There are several other states that offer gun owners employment and freedom.
Your 5 # limit leaves me speechless. Who puts up with this "nanny state" stuff?
EDIT: One of my favorite excuses to go to a gun show is, "I need some powder or primers." I cast my own bullets, so there is never a bullet shortage. Mrs Engineer said, "OK so how much powder and primers do you have, IF you need more?" When the inventory was finished there was 84# of powder and 78K of primers. "I guess youi don't need more powder or primers." , she said.
I still have 223 ammo loaded in 1992 for the 2015 prairie dog shoot in June.
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MasterTech1960
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Engineer1911, Well that is the funny part. As stated , I am law abiding and as such I stick to the 5 pound limit. I don't like it but I am stuck in this state for a few more years. I would hope the people of Maryland would wake up and vote to repeal the latest gun ban that passed this year. Laws that make law abiding people criminals make no sense to me.
gregintenn
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Is that per person, per household, or what?Ben_hutcherson , man I wish we could stock pile powder here in MD. We are limited to 5 lbs. On hand. It sucks. When I find powder I can not buy it unless I am below the limit. It is a stupid law, but as a law abiding citizen , I reluctantly obay.
If it's per person, you could have 5 pounds, your wife could have 5 pounds, you could have the five pounds on hand you picked up for your brother, etc.
Do you all have enough law enforcement there to actually check up on this stuff?
I thought I was a law abiding citizen, but I gotta tell you, if people came here simply to inventory my reloading supplies... well... it wouldn't end well.
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MasterTech1960
Member
It is per household. It is a fire Marshall law. It is a left over law from 1958 I believe. Fits well with our other stupid gun laws that stop law abiding people from exerciseing their rights.
fredj338
Member
Since primers are a far higher fire hazard, how many do by allow? Not unlike kommiforna, the east & west coast states need to fall into the ocean. Then maybe the rest of the country can move reward.
Any of the medium burners from unique thru hs6 will do well in all those calibers.
Just one powder?
If I had to have just one powder for all four cartridges I'd go with Power Pistol. It's awesome in 45ACP & 44Spcl. & does pretty good in 41 & 44 Mags. Of course, realistically, you need several powders to have the best versatility & range among these cartridges if you're going to use them to their fullest.
If I had to have just one powder for all four cartridges I'd go with Power Pistol. It's awesome in 45ACP & 44Spcl. & does pretty good in 41 & 44 Mags. Of course, realistically, you need several powders to have the best versatility & range among these cartridges if you're going to use them to their fullest.
MasterTech1960
Member
^^^^^^^^^^^^ And just how does some state official track your powder inventory??
Engineer 1911, they track your powder purchases by your driver license, as you are required to show it to buy powder. Not sure how well it is enforced but I also don't want to find out. If you put the powder in loaded ammo it does not count towards your limit.
Bkreutz
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fredj338
Member
Or the NW ones either.
Hmm, Oregon, Washington, Kalif?? Except for New York, can't think of more liberal, sensless cesspools. We need a good earthquake that drops the east & west coast. The few of us that will survive will ceratinly be the conservative, intelligent ones, we do know how to fend for ourselves.
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Hodgdon Longshot would be a good choice for all of your cartridges
if your loads are mid range or above.
if your loads are mid range or above.
