Reeder Custom Guns - ...and (3) from the 1970's or earlier.

WB
...and (3) from the 1970's or earlier.
Friday, July 17, 2020, 17:37

Bullseye, Unique, and 2400 are some classic powders that are more than adequate for most handgun reloading. Some of the young bucks have no idea what they are. Nor do some of the new manuals have an assortment of loads using them in differing applications.

Bullseye is such low volume that in large cases like .44 and .45 it can be double charged by a nitwit who does not use basic care in checking before seating. It's fantastic in semi-auto pistol rounds and much more. Unique can be used for about everything from .32 ACP to .500 Linebaugh, and 2400 is a fantastic magnum pistol powder since about forever. I even have used it in .30-06 and .500 Nitro Express rifle loads.

You man not find any of that in "modern" manuals. Get a copy of Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook (there is a late edition) and shoot ahead of the status quo. It may not be trendy, but oh so enlightening. Even if you choose not to use the information.

Reloading powders - Larry Fry, 2020-07-17, 14:22
- a while back we told not to use blue dot in the .41 mag - Lynn, 2020-07-18, 06:54
  - Thanks Lynn, I think that is what I was trying to recall. (nm) - Larry Fry, 2020-07-18, 18:08
- Reloading powders - Robt, 2020-07-17, 21:54
  - I have those Lyman Manuals. I agree they are very good. (nm) - Larry Fry, 2020-07-18, 18:07
- Larry, opinions on here are just that, opinions. ALWAYS go - Gary Reeder, 2020-07-17, 16:09
- Stay away from Unique? That's not good advice. - Jim Taylor, 2020-07-17, 14:32
  - Ok, so I will pick up a couple of pounds - Larry Fry, 2020-07-17, 16:08
  - AMEN TO THAT. I'VE BEEN USING IT - JT, 2020-07-17, 15:44
  - Started using Unique in 1979. Still my #1 Powder... (nm) - Huey, 2020-07-17, 14:35
    - Ok, let me rephrase the question: - Larry Fry, 2020-07-17, 14:59
      - Use a couple good loading manuals. - Jim Taylor, 2020-07-17, 15:42
        I like these and have them for a number of calibers. - Jim Taylor, 2020-07-17, 15:46
        EVERY RELOADER SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST - JT, 2020-07-17, 15:46
        ...and (3) from the 1970's or earlier. - WB, 2020-07-17, 17:37
        some of my "oldies". - gary reeder, 2020-07-17, 22:28