Winchester 231 in a shotgun shell?

6thMichCav · May 26, 2008, 02:48 PM

I have over 2 pounds of 231 in my powder storage, and it is unlikely that I am going to use it up on pistol/revolver loads. However, I have been shooting 50 rounds of trap every week, and the 231 is just sitting on the shelf...

Has anyone tried 231 in a shotshell? If so, what were the results? Dare I hope that anyone has factory/pressure data on 231 in shotshells?

I'm guessing it is a "no-go" due to a steep pressure curve and light shotshell brass, but thought I would ask.

clayking · May 26, 2008, 03:14 PM

Too bad you aren't close by, we could do a trade, some of my dust gathering shotgun powder for that 231. For 2 pounds, the hazmat would blow a trade...................oh, I don't think I would try that in a shotshell.......................ck

May 26, 2008, 02:48 PM	#1
6thMichCav Member Join Date: May 26, 2008 Posts: 52	Winchester 231 in a shotgun shell? I have over 2 pounds of 231 in my powder storage, and it is unlikely that I am going to use it up on pistol/revolver loads. However, I have been shooting 50 rounds of trap every week, and the 231 is just sitting on the shelf... Has anyone tried 231 in a shotshell? If so, what were the results? Dare I hope that anyone has factory/pressure data on 231 in shotshells? I'm guessing it is a "no-go" due to a steep pressure curve and light shotshell brass, but thought I would ask.

May 26, 2008, 03:14 PM	#2
clayking Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 796	Too bad you aren't close by, we could do a trade, some of my dust gathering shotgun powder for that 231. For 2 pounds, the hazmat would blow a trade...................oh, I don't think I would try that in a shotshell.......................ck __________________ Never argue with an idiot, they will just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.