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Post by BigBore44 on Jan 7, 2016 18:35:12 GMT -5
Howdy Folks, I'm sure like myself everyone here probably has a pretty wide assortment of different powders in the cabinet. I know I ended up with some powders I typically never had, before this last Shortage, but I was glad to get'em for makin smoke...  Sooo,I got to wondering about how many I really need to keep on hand for the rifles and handguns I load for, and thought I'd see how y'all feel about your supply and needs? If you were limited to 3 powders for pistol, and 3 for rifle or 6 types total of your choice,, what would you choose?.? I'm not asking how many you ACTUALLY KEEP that's not my, nor Anyone else's business... I just wanted to get an idea from the veteran handloader's here who have been at it longer than I so I can see your logic behind what your choices are..  3 pistol / 3 Rifle, or 6 anyways you choose, with a Rough number that is comfortable of each type to keep on hand...? Thank you for taking the time. BigBore44 |
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nicholst55
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Post by nicholst55 on Jan 7, 2016 19:00:30 GMT -5
I'm old school in a lot of respects, and it shows in the powders that I try to keep on hand. I just recently acquired some W231 from an estate sale - haven't seen any on the shelf in a couple of years. As for quantity, I keep whatever the state fire code allows.
Pistol: Unique, H110, W231
Rifle: W748, IMR-4895, IMR-4350
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Post by zeus on Jan 7, 2016 20:33:28 GMT -5
I'm old school in a lot of respects, and it shows in the powders that I try to keep on hand. I just recently acquired some W231 from an estate sale - haven't seen any on the shelf in a couple of years. As for quantity, I keep whatever the state fire code allows. Pistol: Unique, H110, W231 Rifle: W748, IMR-4895, IMR-4350 HP38 is the same as 231 if you run across it in future. The 296/110 thing. |
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Post by ericp on Jan 7, 2016 21:20:08 GMT -5
Pistol: Unique, 700X, 4227
Rifle: Reloader 7, 5744, 4831.
If blackpowder counts I would include it in both lists at the expense of 700X and 5744. I try to keep a good mount of powder on hand. A fridge worth of smokeless and at least 10 pounds of assorted black.
Eric
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Post by Markbo on Jan 7, 2016 21:28:21 GMT -5
Man whats wrong with me? I must have at least 20 different powders on hand!
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ProGun
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Post by ProGun on Jan 7, 2016 21:48:04 GMT -5
Pistol: Universal, W231/HP38, H110/W296
Rifle: Varget- It's the only one I need for rifle. Covers 22-250, 30-30, 30-06, .308, .223 WSSM, and that's just off the top of my head! However, it seems rare as hens teeth nowadays... I do also like H380 and IMR 3031, but mostly for nostalgic reasons.
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Post by robrcg on Jan 7, 2016 22:36:06 GMT -5
For handguns : Unique, W231
For rifle: H4350, H4831 & BL-C2
It's not on your list but I have done more shotgun loading lately using Clays & International
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Paden
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Post by Paden on Jan 8, 2016 4:09:18 GMT -5
Powder same as guns; I only keep what I need/actively use, and I pass the rest on.
Pistol: N110
Rifle: N160, N560, H4895
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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 8, 2016 7:39:14 GMT -5
Bullseye, and WST are the ones I try to keep plenty of. Try to keep some H110, 4227, AA #9, and Unique too. Not to say there aren't others on the shelf but they don't really matter....
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Post by contender on Jan 8, 2016 8:55:23 GMT -5
Well, like so many others,,, I keep a fair selection of different powders. But as I shoot more & more handguns over rifles,,, I've gotten to where I keep a lot of Unique, HS-6, H110, & H4227. In rifles,,, I keep BL-C2, H4895, H4198, & H4350 for most of my stuff. I know I've selected 4 each,,, but those occupy my bench the most.
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Post by 4597 on Jan 8, 2016 11:22:20 GMT -5
Pistol/ Unique, 2400, Bullseye Rifle/ R-15, Varget, 4350
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Post by bulasteve on Jan 8, 2016 11:30:47 GMT -5
FFFG, Unique and 2400. Old school ? There's an outhouse behind my school.
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Post by dougader on Jan 8, 2016 11:47:53 GMT -5
231 or WST, VV 3n37 or Silhouette, AA9 for pistol.
2230, H4895 and H4350 for rifle.
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Post by BigBore44 on Jan 8, 2016 14:23:01 GMT -5
I am trying to get a handle on what I truly Need for everything I load for I would eventually like to concentrate on Just the powders that I actually use, and ones that will bridge the gap between this or that. That's why I'm curious what others here use/keep on hand... IF I ever figure this out I'd like to try and get a Gross amount of each for when times are tough(er) than now, or worse!??  I am also trying to get the primer stocks back up and hopefully keep it comfy.... With the situation how it is these days, I've actually been trying to decide if I'm better off with rearranging my long & short gun stock to the point that I could just concentrate on getting a smaller variety but, going full bore at it having Way more on hand than I could Ever Use in my lifetime....? Going that route is secure/comforting BUT BORING AS HELL!!! Thanks for sharing and reading. Keep the ideas, and supply chain Comin! BigBore44 |
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Post by jdoc on Jan 8, 2016 15:09:43 GMT -5
I'm old school in a lot of respects, and it shows in the powders that I try to keep on hand. I just recently acquired some W231 from an estate sale - haven't seen any on the shelf in a couple of years. As for quantity, I keep whatever the state fire code allows. Pistol: Unique, H110, W231 Rifle: W748, IMR-4895, IMR-4350 Thee handgun powders would/do serve my needs well. Personally I have replaced 296/H110 with Alliant's 300-MP and am presently working with Hodgdon's Universal in place of Unique. The rifle powder selections would work also. |
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