Bazoo
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I generally look for a powder that has a lot of data for different bullets and power ranges for a cartridge. I also look for a powder that has a broad application across cartridges. Bullseye, unique, 231, universal, I research the powder and see what folks think about it and what success they have. Bullseye and 231 for example both have data for reduced magnum loads in 357 and 44 mags. That tells me two things. 1 it's versatile and 2, the work has already been done for me.
Wsf doesn't like light loads. But I ran into two pounds of it during the last shortage and bought it for use in 45 acp. It works great.
I like to get an idea of the powders personality. Example, 2400 can be reduced some for moderate loads and still be safe whereas 296/h110 cannot.
For rifle I do much the same. Except I also look at cartridges I'm interested in but don't have yet to see if the powder has data there. It doesn't play largely into my choice but I consider it.
I also consider charge weight for handgun. Lower weight for same velocity means cheaper reloads.
Then there is the new or new to me powders. Im tempted to try just about anything if I can get a bottle cheap.
Wsf doesn't like light loads. But I ran into two pounds of it during the last shortage and bought it for use in 45 acp. It works great.
I like to get an idea of the powders personality. Example, 2400 can be reduced some for moderate loads and still be safe whereas 296/h110 cannot.
For rifle I do much the same. Except I also look at cartridges I'm interested in but don't have yet to see if the powder has data there. It doesn't play largely into my choice but I consider it.
I also consider charge weight for handgun. Lower weight for same velocity means cheaper reloads.
Then there is the new or new to me powders. Im tempted to try just about anything if I can get a bottle cheap.