REX powder?

[22lover]

Anyone used it? Seems like a pretty economical powder but I don't see a lot of load data out there.

 

[22lover]

Anyone used it? Seems like a pretty economical powder but I don't see a lot of load data out there.

 

[Milton]

I found some REX loads on the net for 38 spl and 357 but I have not seen the powder for sale.

 

[38-44HD45]

Most of the reloaders at our local indoor range use Rex powders, mostly because they are cheap SOBs.

Seriously, they seem to like them a lot, although I've heard some stories about brittleness (sudden pressure spikes with slight charge increases) with some of the faster grades, but other than that, the guys seem happy with Rex. I've not tried them yet.

 

[Cary]

I found a small article from the American Handgunner on Rex Powders. Here is a link to it.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BTT/is_156_26/ai_82533170
Cary

 

[Wyatt Earp]

I used to use Rex 2 for shotgun target loads. It worked very well, it was locally available, and it was about 1/3 cheaper than American and other European powders.

I like it.

 

[22lover]

Many thanks, all. Sounds like it might be worth a "shot."

 

[Cary]

Originally posted by 22lover:
Many thanks, all. Sounds like it might be worth a "shot."

If you run on to any reloading data for it pass it on to us if you would. I would be interested in seeing the data.

Cary

 

[Forester]

Originally posted by Cary:

Originally posted by 22lover:
Many thanks, all. Sounds like it might be worth a "shot."

If you run on to any reloading data for it pass it on to us if you would. I would be interested in seeing the data.

Cary

Here you go. Google is your friend.

 

[22lover]

Nice....anyone have any 380acp info?

 

[WR Moore]

Grafs had load data that HP White developed. Don't recall if it was on the website, but it was in their catalog. They sell the powder, it was about 1/2 the price of more familiar brands.

 

[Cary]

Forester,
Thanks for the link. I have printed it off in case I want to try some of the REX powders someday in my 357 mag loads.
Cary

 

[Forester]

 

[H Richard]

I've been using Rex 1 for my 12 gauge loads for about 3 years now. It's consistent, and was nearly half the price. When I started getting low last summer, I found out it was currently not being imported. After about 3 months, Graf's did get in a supply. The price is now nearly up to the price of Clay's. Rex is more dirty burning than Clay's, but not too terribly bad. With the now small difference in price, I will probably switch back to Clay's when my supply of Rex runs out.