I've been reloading now for about two years. Started with shotgun shells, and then migrated to pistol rounds.
I've only used Hodgdon's Clays powder, largely because I had most of a 4 pound jug left over from shotgun shell reloading. I've reloaded .38 spl, .45 acp and light .44 mag loads (to spl velocity) with it. I like it alot.
Now that I'm looking to branch out into other powders, I picked up some Trail Boss for .44 mag and .45 colt, 2400 for heavier .44 mag loads, and Bullseye for .45 acp.
Many people speak highly of Unique as a powder. The literature states that Unique can be used for pistol, some rifle, and shotgun loadings. When I look at the burn rate charts, I see that Clays and Unique are near each other.
My question is, how good is Unique?
I've read that as a larger flake powder, it's prone to bridge in powder measures. Clays, being a smaller flake, is supposedly less prone.
Also, I've read that Unique burns rather dirty compared to Clays.
Am I missing out on a great powder?
-John
I've only used Hodgdon's Clays powder, largely because I had most of a 4 pound jug left over from shotgun shell reloading. I've reloaded .38 spl, .45 acp and light .44 mag loads (to spl velocity) with it. I like it alot.
Now that I'm looking to branch out into other powders, I picked up some Trail Boss for .44 mag and .45 colt, 2400 for heavier .44 mag loads, and Bullseye for .45 acp.
Many people speak highly of Unique as a powder. The literature states that Unique can be used for pistol, some rifle, and shotgun loadings. When I look at the burn rate charts, I see that Clays and Unique are near each other.
My question is, how good is Unique?
I've read that as a larger flake powder, it's prone to bridge in powder measures. Clays, being a smaller flake, is supposedly less prone.
Also, I've read that Unique burns rather dirty compared to Clays.
Am I missing out on a great powder?
-John