Is anyone out there using DP85 or DP 86? If so what kind of results are you looking at? Any cartridge! roger

Using DP 85, which I use load data for Ramshot's Hunter as recomended. It is a double base ball powder. I have had very good luck in .243 Win, 7mm 08 Rem, 300 WSM. I like it, it chronographs consistent speeds. It is a tad hotter than Hunter, so besure to work up a load. It burns clean, but likes to be loaded on the hotter side.

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Originally posted by crashcarruthers:
Using DP 85, which I use load data for Ramshot's Hunter as recomended. It is a double base ball powder. I have had very good luck in .243 Win, 7mm 08 Rem, 300 WSM. I like it, it chronographs consistent speeds. It is a tad hotter than Hunter, so besure to work up a load. It burns clean, but likes to be loaded on the hotter side.

I use a lot of both myself and there must be tons of each out there, but never see anyone shareing information on their experiences with either. I find both to be just great. roger

I never hear people talk about either DP 85 or DP 86. I bought a lot of DP 85 after I tried some and it was a really good investment after the price increases on powder and all reloading components in the last 18 months. I have had very good luck with surplus powders over the years. I use RSI Pressure Trace and shoot some ladders and have found most powders in the right burn range give good results. I think we change powders too often looking for a "holy grail" powder. Finding your nodes and accuracy is what really matters and having fun.

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Originally posted by crashcarruthers:
I have had very good luck with surplus powders over the years.

Me too.To give you an idea I still use and have:H4831. Dp2200, T680, T8208, 5010,5020, Dp85, Dp86, WCC844,WCC846, 2230-C, Dp73,Dp74,50MG.,IMR7383, H4895, Special priced( possibly over run surplus )Accurate XMR 4350.The only problem I ever had with surplus was some bulk H4895 that turned nitric acidic.Really bad stuff.