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hornetguy · February 17, 2012, 05:39 PM

I use a fairly light load of Unique in my 45-70 with no filler. It is amazingly consistent. Unique is also a fairly easy powder to ignite.

I don't like using cornmeal because if left to sit for a day or so, it can absorb any moisture from the atmosphere, powder, wherever it comes from, and it can partially solidify into a nice plug. This is generally not a good thing to be trying to shoot down your barrel. (bore obstruction?)

I've never tried the others, so I can't say. I have heard from NUMEROUS sources that the best is the dacron pillow stuff that has been mentioned. It is supposed to burn away cleanly, and is pretty consistent, if you cut it into even sized pieces.

February 17, 2012, 05:39 PM	#20
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	I use a fairly light load of Unique in my 45-70 with no filler. It is amazingly consistent. Unique is also a fairly easy powder to ignite. I don't like using cornmeal because if left to sit for a day or so, it can absorb any moisture from the atmosphere, powder, wherever it comes from, and it can partially solidify into a nice plug. This is generally not a good thing to be trying to shoot down your barrel. (bore obstruction?) I've never tried the others, so I can't say. I have heard from NUMEROUS sources that the best is the dacron pillow stuff that has been mentioned. It is supposed to burn away cleanly, and is pretty consistent, if you cut it into even sized pieces. __________________ I always felt that if I got to the point where I thought it was time to bury my firearms, it was actually time to pick them up..