Unique powder

[swbster]

I am thinking of using this powder for both shotgun and 9mm reloading - does anyone have thoughts here?

 

[SSGSAD]

Unique is a very versitle powder, I use it a lot, will work for 9 mm, and shotgun...Good Luck...

 

[soljah777]

Unique is a good powder but it is not economical for use is 12ga loads. It is better used for 20ga loads or for use with your 9mm. just my

 

[swbster]

Thanks for the feedback. When I compare Red Dot, Green Dot and Unique, - shotguns(12 and 20) Unique seems to be the only cross over into the 9mm. Maybe I should not try and kill all the birds with one stone.

 

[swbster]

So what is an economical 12g powder?

 

[slow1911s]

IMR 700X will crossover between 12ga (~14-16gr) and 9mm (~4.3 gr w/115gr bullets).

Hodgdon Titegroup will also work.

 

[LCPer]

I am thinking of using this powder for both shotgun and 9mm reloading - does anyone have thoughts here?

Try looking at Alliant's reloading data site. This might be of help for you.
Alliant Powder - Reloader's Guide

 

[kludge]

I tried 50 rounds of Unique when I couldn't find any Universal last fall. You can have what's left for $15 (~0.94 pounds). I can't get it to meter with any repeatability.

For 9mm also look at Universal, HS-6, No5, No7, Power Pistol.

 

[dbd870]

It struck me as a pretty dirty powder, but I haven't used it for a long time and I've heard it's not as bad now.

 

[singlesix]

Rex Powder

Rex-2 Shotgun and 9MM

 

[Chance]

Hodgon Clays powder

Use this in shotgun and in 9mm and other pistol rounds. Very clean burning compared to many other powders.

 

[bobn911]

I use it for: .380,9MM,.40,.45, and .44mag. Seems to be a good all around powder for me. Try it. Later, Bob

 

[swbster]

Lots of great ideas - Hey Bob, are you talking about Unique or Clay that you use for the guns listed?

 

[bobn911]

Unique. I also have used it for 12ga. but I liked green dot better. I also use a Lyman DPS3 for dispensing the powder so I don't have any problems metering it. Hope that helps. Later, Bob

 

[Mossmug]

Green Dot will work with 12 and 20 ga, and 9mm

Go and look up data to see charges .

 

[jimbojr]

It struck me as a pretty dirty powder, but I haven't used it for a long time and I've heard it's not as bad now.

Yep very dirty but if you don't mind cleaning go for it.

I've been getting ready to do some reloading and been looking at what powder is a versital unique and blue dot is what I'm leaning to try.
But winchester 231 and 296 are very nice and might go that route for the extra 20 and get both.

 

[Jack Ryan]

So what is an economical 12g powder?

I use a lot of Red Dot and Blue Dot in both shotgun and pistol loads. Don't load much 9MM though.

 

[bigmedicine]

I am one of the odd ones in that I actually enjoy shooting with Unique - love the smell and the ability to have basically 1 powder for the majority of my reloading (handgun and shotgun). Other powders might be better, but there is certainly nothing "wrong" with Unique.
The best shooting load I have for my Puma in .454 is a unique load - deadly accurate without hurting the shooter.
Good luck with whatever you choose - in these times, the ability to streamline your supply with diverse components is a good move.

 

[clelaj]

I am new reload and yesterday shot my first loads. Both with Unique and 158gr lswc. 38 spl at 4.3 gr and 357 at 5.7 gr. Both mid level loads from Speer and Lyman manuals. Both shot very accurate, consistant. The 357 was smokey but had a nice bump to the recoil so you knew you shot. I am hooked on reloading now.

 

[bigmedicine]

I am glad you are hooked - I am a firm believer that being a reloader makes you a better shooter in the long run. Why? Because most people end up shooting more and learning more. I think you will be amazed at the cost savings over time as well.
Good luck and enjoy!

I am hooked on reloading now.