AA # 5 / Accurate no 5

[ArchAngelCD]

So Skylerbone, tell us how you really feel about AA#5?? LOL

I'm a little surprised you had so much fouling with AA#5, I've found it to be fairly clean in the past. That was in a .38 Special though...

 

[Skylerbone]

I've shot a number of dirty powders over the years and cleaning for me is something done after every range/field trip without exception, then at least once a month thereafter. I appreciate my firearms enough to ensure they look and function properly.

The load data I used was in Lee's manual which is taken from the powder manufacturer's data. The only new variable was in this case the powder. The load was a starting load +.2 gr., no flattened primers, no cracked necks or bulged cases. Clearly however something went wrong for fouling of that nature to occur and that is the only reason I discontinued use.

I'm sure others will shoot it with no problems, just sharing my experience (sorry if I cast a negative tone, neutrinos have damaged my sensitive side; )

 

[ArchAngelCD]

No need to apologize, all first hand real life information is welcomed IMO.

 

[redneck2]

That's why there are maybe 15-20 different powders that work for any given bullet/caliber combo.

I use AA#5 and Universal Clays for most every "normal caliber" handgun I have.