H1000 powder

cdoc42 · December 19, 2006, 01:59 PM

First time this has happened. I loaded a few .270 trials with H1000 but they wouldn't chamber, so I had to pull them to figure out why not. What I noticed, however, was the H1000 clumped up in the case. Had to use a small screwdriver as a tool to break it apart since bumping the case on the tabletop wouldn't release it all. The cannister itself was fine - no clumps. any clues?

beezaur · December 19, 2006, 02:02 PM

Moisture?

I would stop shooting powder that did that until I found out what the cause was.

Call Hodgdon. They are really nice to deal with over the phone, and I am sure they would be interested to get this resolved for you.

Scott

cdoc42 · December 21, 2006, 08:45 AM

Thanks, Scott; I'll give them a yell

beezaur · December 21, 2006, 07:13 PM

Please let up know what you find out. I use a lot of H1000 myself.

Scott

Bama · December 25, 2006, 05:11 PM

Most H1000 loads in a .270 are compressed loads. There are better powders out there to use....

Rimrod · December 25, 2006, 08:49 PM

Many people prefer compressed loads.

cdoc42, could it have been case lube making the powder clump?

cdoc42 · January 3, 2007, 09:14 AM

Rimrod, I tumble all cases after resizing to remove any case lube, so I doubt that plays a part.

My communication with Hodgdon yesterday resulted in their reply that this would be expected with a compressed load.

December 19, 2006, 01:59 PM	#1
cdoc42 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,687	H1000 powder First time this has happened. I loaded a few .270 trials with H1000 but they wouldn't chamber, so I had to pull them to figure out why not. What I noticed, however, was the H1000 clumped up in the case. Had to use a small screwdriver as a tool to break it apart since bumping the case on the tabletop wouldn't release it all. The cannister itself was fine - no clumps. any clues?

December 25, 2006, 05:11 PM	#5
Bama Member Join Date: February 27, 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 35	Most H1000 loads in a .270 are compressed loads. There are better powders out there to use.... __________________ TOM

December 19, 2006, 02:02 PM	#2
beezaur Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2006 Posts: 231	Moisture? I would stop shooting powder that did that until I found out what the cause was. Call Hodgdon. They are really nice to deal with over the phone, and I am sure they would be interested to get this resolved for you. Scott

December 21, 2006, 08:45 AM	#3
cdoc42 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,687	Thanks, Scott; I'll give them a yell

December 21, 2006, 07:13 PM	#4
beezaur Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2006 Posts: 231	Please let up know what you find out. I use a lot of H1000 myself. Scott

December 25, 2006, 08:49 PM	#6
Rimrod Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Behind enemy lines Posts: 1,309	Many people prefer compressed loads. cdoc42, could it have been case lube making the powder clump?

January 3, 2007, 09:14 AM	#7
cdoc42 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,687	Rimrod, I tumble all cases after resizing to remove any case lube, so I doubt that plays a part. My communication with Hodgdon yesterday resulted in their reply that this would be expected with a compressed load.