Unique Powder

[dvdstdg]

I am reloading 200gr SWC's using Unique to a velocity of 800-850fps. This is the dirtiest burning stuff I have ever seen, is this because of the reduced load I am using and therefore incomplete burning of the propellant or is this the usual result with Unique?

[Geno]

Unique burns somewhat dirty but without leaving unburned powder in my reloads. You might try Bullseye if you are loading light loads.

[Ivanimal]

I like Blue dot myself. Clean and efficient.:usa:

[shooting4fun]

G'day dvdstdg, and et al.,

Yes, that is one of the powders that leaves quite a bit of residue. The good side is that the residue does not appear to hamper pistol operations untill it gets to be quite rediculous.

However, with my personal experience, I just don't care to have that much to clean each time I go shooting. For most of the pistol calibers that I shoot, Winchester 231, or any of the Clays lines are the powders of choice for me. Each of them provides good quality, economical, and consistent results.

When usings the Clays line, I find that I don't even bother to clean the brass most of the time. They burn very clean. As log as the brass passes visual inspection, they just get reloaded.

Merry New Year! Cheers!

[searcher5]

I use Unique in .45 long colts & also in .45 auto. It is messy, but around here, I can buy it in bulk much cheaper than other, less messy powders. Price would not matter without performance, but I get good results from the unique loads. I do, however, clean thoroughly after each shooting session.