rglassma
Member
Hello All,
As most of you know, at this point, the smokeless powder availability right now is like scarce to nil. I have a friend that has offered me some Hodgdon International and/or Herco in a new container if I want it.
I have researched the subject on the net for 2 days and have found the following information, but still don't feel comfortable using it for my pistols due to some inconsistencies in the information:
Equivalent stated by ADI (Australia):
Int'l clays = AS50N (and AP50N - except for flake size by third parties)
AP50N/AS50N = HP38, E3, PB, W231, GD, 700X, WST, AA2, AA5, N320
But, when I look for load data both on ADI's guide, hodgdon, and Manufacturers guides, they are all totally different. On top of that, load data on gun forums differ as well. This of course doesn't give me a warm fuzzy about using either of the powders.
Since I manually weight each load with a RCBS 1500, and double check it on another scale, I am not necessarily concerned about flake size.
I want to load this stuff for 45ACP (1911), 38 SPC (Mod. 60) and 9MM (P226, 39-2). I want it to be safe of course.
Anyone have any additional information that will shed light on this issue, or should I just pass and continue to use up what I have..
Thanks in advance for some direction by you far more experienced reloaders.
Bob Glassman
Littleton, CO
As most of you know, at this point, the smokeless powder availability right now is like scarce to nil. I have a friend that has offered me some Hodgdon International and/or Herco in a new container if I want it.
I have researched the subject on the net for 2 days and have found the following information, but still don't feel comfortable using it for my pistols due to some inconsistencies in the information:
Equivalent stated by ADI (Australia):
Int'l clays = AS50N (and AP50N - except for flake size by third parties)
AP50N/AS50N = HP38, E3, PB, W231, GD, 700X, WST, AA2, AA5, N320
But, when I look for load data both on ADI's guide, hodgdon, and Manufacturers guides, they are all totally different. On top of that, load data on gun forums differ as well. This of course doesn't give me a warm fuzzy about using either of the powders.
Since I manually weight each load with a RCBS 1500, and double check it on another scale, I am not necessarily concerned about flake size.
I want to load this stuff for 45ACP (1911), 38 SPC (Mod. 60) and 9MM (P226, 39-2). I want it to be safe of course.
Anyone have any additional information that will shed light on this issue, or should I just pass and continue to use up what I have..
Thanks in advance for some direction by you far more experienced reloaders.
Bob Glassman
Littleton, CO