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Super fast burning ball powder?

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12 January 2006, 22:19
old4x4
Super fast burning ball powder?
I'm doing a lot of loading for the 45 auto lately and Unique, because of its flake form, doesn't always meter as nicely as some of the rifle ball powders I have. Is anything in the Unique range of burning speed come in a ball form??


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12 January 2006, 22:52
hvy barrel
You might look at some of the Accurate powders & see if something is close.
12 January 2006, 23:02
cgbach
Winchester 231 for the lighter loads, Hogden HS6 about duplicates Unique. Both meter very well.
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12 January 2006, 23:08
Ricochet
I use AA #2 (actually, the surplus equivalent from Jeff Bartlett) in my .45s. AA #5 is often recommended, but for loads up to the standard "hardball" level #2 works fine, and with a smaller charge. I see Bartlett no longer has the "#102" listed.


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12 January 2006, 23:14
old4x4
Looks like Longshot, by Hodgdon is a good bet for overall performance.
12 January 2006, 23:37
grizz
WW 231, meters better than unique and burns cleaner.


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12 January 2006, 23:52
fredj338
AA#5, HS6 come to mind.


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13 January 2006, 00:51
craigster
I also use AA #2 for my 45ACP loads, as well as 38 Special and 44 Mag.
13 January 2006, 07:27
Jay Johnson
I use W231, AA #2 and AA#5.
16 January 2006, 00:43
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16 January 2006, 07:13
Catmandu
Winchester Super Target will do you right. Fairly bulky, too, so the the chances of double charge are less.

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16 January 2006, 23:34
Ricochet
quote:
Fairly bulky, too, so the the chances of double charge are less.
Dontcha just hate it when that happens?


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