Skinnedknuckles
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Given the difficulty finding HP-38 (and the possible long-term phase-out based on Hodgdon's emails) I'm looking at Universal (once again relatively available) as a replacement. Actually, I was considering it before the shortages began, but Universal has been even more invisible than HP-38 until recently - a fire at the plant?
Looking at the Hodgdon website for .38 Special, 9mm Luger, and .45 ACP, the charge weights and velocities seem almost identical for the two powders. Also, I love how HP-38 meters and I've read that Universal meters similarly (unlike Unique, which I was not happy with). Am I missing anything, or am I likely to be happy with Universal? Even if I do have to work up new loads (poor me - more reloading and shooting required).
Thanks for the input.
Looking at the Hodgdon website for .38 Special, 9mm Luger, and .45 ACP, the charge weights and velocities seem almost identical for the two powders. Also, I love how HP-38 meters and I've read that Universal meters similarly (unlike Unique, which I was not happy with). Am I missing anything, or am I likely to be happy with Universal? Even if I do have to work up new loads (poor me - more reloading and shooting required).
Thanks for the input.