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BLKDRGN

What are popular gunpowder brands?
« on: July 15, 2014, 07:27:47 PM »
I'm looking for handgun powder locally. What are the popular brands besides Hodgdon that they sell here? I want to research what I need to buy. Thanks.

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Hi state

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2014, 08:03:37 PM »
Just buy them all and figure it out after seems to be your M.O.  :D But all kidding aside depends on what caliber your loading for. Hope u have a reloading manual.
Look at what caliber your loading find what velocities and pressure u want to be at, then go and look for what ever powder u can find and do some load development.
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bozo

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2014, 08:50:38 PM »
I spy a reloading manual. Looks like it's still in the wrapper. You should try different brands and find the one that works best for you.
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Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2014, 08:59:23 PM »
Quote from: bozo on July 15, 2014, 08:50:38 PM
I spy a reloading manual. Looks like it's still in the wrapper. You should try different brands and find the one that works best for you.


i also spy lighter fluid and lawn and garden chemicals in close proximity to reloading equipment
not sure what type and % alcohol that is too
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oldfart

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2014, 10:01:44 PM »
Right now ALL handgun powders are popular.
The current  workflow is:
1. pick a caliber
2. Pick a bullet
3. Consult loading manuals for ANY appropriate powder. Make a list.
4. Go shopping for anything on your list.
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Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2014, 10:43:39 PM »
Acme makes good gunpowder.
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BLKDRGN

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2014, 10:44:04 PM »
No I opened the book. This is my 2nd book I just bought. I figure there are popular brands and maybe I should hold out until they are back in stock then just get whatever is available.
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Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2014, 11:17:52 PM »
Quote from: BLKDRGN on July 15, 2014, 10:44:04 PM
No I opened the book. This is my 2nd book I just bought. I figure there are popular brands and maybe I should hold out until they are back in stock then just get whatever is available.
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That could be a while. Get what you can.
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BLKDRGN

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2014, 12:03:43 AM »
Quote from: oldfart on July 15, 2014, 10:01:44 PM
Right now ALL handgun powders are popular.
The current  workflow is:
1. pick a caliber
2. Pick a bullet
3. Consult loading manuals for ANY appropriate powder. Make a list.
4. Go shopping for anything on your list.

I went to WGS and they are all out of handgun powder. I haven't tried any other stores yet. I have almost everything I need for reloading but the powder.
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bozo

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2014, 06:19:22 AM »
Quote from: SpeedTek on July 15, 2014, 10:43:39 PM
Acme makes good gunpowder.

This guy has great success with "Acme"......Meeep.....Meeep.

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bozo

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2014, 07:55:05 AM »
Try these popular brands:
Gold Bond
Dr. Scholls
Johnson & Johnson
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jc2721

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2014, 09:10:18 AM »
I like winchester 231 for most handgun loads but it's been sold out locally for a long, long time, so I'm using what I've got left--bullseye.  It's dirty but it shoots fine and it's all I have on hand besides a pinch of Unique.

At this time, I'd say buy whatever you can get and try some loads. 
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jc2721

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2014, 09:12:12 AM »
For what caliber(s) are you loading?
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TorpedoLube

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2014, 09:55:11 AM »
use some of the left over morning glories in the garage or some pop pops.   :thumbsup:

Dont forget your primers
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BLKDRGN

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2014, 10:21:00 AM »
Quote from: jc2721 on July 16, 2014, 09:12:12 AM
For what caliber(s) are you loading?

9mm and 45 ACP.
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jc2721

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2014, 10:36:20 AM »
Bullseye, 231 and Unique (better for 45) will all work for those calibers.  I haven't tried it but Ed Masaki says clays is good powder for 45, I just haven't found any recently.
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Walena

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #16 on: July 17, 2014, 05:34:30 PM »
Bullseye and HP38. Pretty much non existant in stores now.

Hook up with other reloaders.

They may have what you want, and you may have what they want.

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BLKDRGN

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #17 on: July 17, 2014, 11:01:31 PM »
What else brands have you guys seen locally so I can do my research?
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mic808

Re: What are popular gunpowder brands?
« Reply #18 on: July 18, 2014, 07:22:07 PM »
maybe Ramshot powders. i got True Blue from WGS
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