Is it just me or is Unique filthy? - Page 2

FrankenMauser · March 22, 2009, 11:59 AM

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Its a good way to date your unique. The older stuff, which I have, Burns very dirty. I am told the new stuff burns a lot cleaner.

Definitely not....

The best way to date your Unique is to look at the bottle.
If it says "Hercules", it is the old stuff. Use data for the Hercules formula.
If it says "Alliant", it is the new stuff. Use data for the Alliant formula.

Pathfinder45 · March 22, 2009, 03:50 PM

I had no idea that Unique could be so dirty. I've used plenty of it, both Hercules and Alliant versions in .45 Colt. It's simply one of the best powders in the old, "long Colt". Using 255 grain home-cast bullets I've loaded 8 grains for a Colt peacemaker; and 9 grains up to 10.5 grains in Rugers and my Marlin. Perhaps Unique is supremely suited to .45 Colt. Now I've found Blue Dot to be particularly dirty with lots of unburned powder. I don't intend to buy it or use it again. On the other hand, one of the funnest powders that I definately intend to keep using is dirtiest of all: Real black powder. You Revolver-guys just gotta try it at least once in your lifetime.

BurkGlocker · March 22, 2009, 05:43 PM

I've used unique for years, and I havent found the 'sweet spot' yet, but it pushes the bullets down range and even if it is 'dirtier' I dont mind; I am probably one of the few that actually enjoys cleaning his firearms...

March 22, 2009, 03:50 PM	#27
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	Fascinating, Captain.... I had no idea that Unique could be so dirty. I've used plenty of it, both Hercules and Alliant versions in .45 Colt. It's simply one of the best powders in the old, "long Colt". Using 255 grain home-cast bullets I've loaded 8 grains for a Colt peacemaker; and 9 grains up to 10.5 grains in Rugers and my Marlin. Perhaps Unique is supremely suited to .45 Colt. Now I've found Blue Dot to be particularly dirty with lots of unburned powder. I don't intend to buy it or use it again. On the other hand, one of the funnest powders that I definately intend to keep using is dirtiest of all: Real black powder. You Revolver-guys just gotta try it at least once in your lifetime.

March 22, 2009, 05:43 PM	#28
BurkGlocker Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2008 Location: Sheppard AFB, TX Posts: 568	I've used unique for years, and I havent found the 'sweet spot' yet, but it pushes the bullets down range and even if it is 'dirtier' I dont mind; I am probably one of the few that actually enjoys cleaning his firearms...