Looking for hi skor 800x loads any caliber

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kerreckt

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I just bought an unopened 14lb canister of 800x and would appreciate any "pet loads" that one would feel comfortable sharing. I have looked at all the usual resources and want to get all data possible. I understand that using anything shared is at my risk. Thanks and best wishes
 
Are you aware you may have some very old powder. I have never seen a 14 lb. container and 800X was discontinued 2 years ago.
With that in mind, what interests you in buying it, pistol or shotgun? Calibers and gauges of interest would be very helpful.
I liked 800X for trap and skeet, 12 gauge, 1 1/8 oz. shot, Remington Gun Club hull 2.75", 20 grains under Down Range Windjammer wad with Fed 209A primer starting at 1150fps.
You might do a high road search on 800x. Hodgdon internet reload site still shows some 800X loading recipes.
 
My go to loads for 800X are as follows;
38 SP 158 gr. SWC 408 to507
45ACP 200 gr RNFP 6.4 to 7.9
45 Colt 200 gr. Berrys plated SWC7.2 to 9.3
They shoot well out of my PT 1911 Uberti Cattleman Ruger Blackhawk 38 SPL
 
This load is very near max (only .1gr under) work up to this with caution.
357 Mag
158gr Hornady XTP
1.28" trim length
1.575" OAL
Fed small pistol magnum
8.6gr 800X

Out of a 20" lever this chronographs at around 1420 FPS in 70ish degree weather, in hotter weather of 100+ it's around 1480 FPS.
2" groups at 50yd with peep sights and a front rest (my shooting, you may fair better).
 
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