Clean powder

Bigtrike · October 25, 2005, 05:43 PM

I have been reloading now for six months. 38sp, 357mag, 44sp, 44mag and 45ACP using Unique and 2400. So far, these powders have done everything I want. My question is, what are the cleaner powders being used today?

Jeeper · October 25, 2005, 05:50 PM

I think that Vihtavouri as a whole is the cleanest powder available.

m0ntels · October 25, 2005, 07:49 PM

I'm still using 2400 for heavy stuff myself, but for clean pistol and shotgun powders, I like 700-X and Clays. A bunch of people will tell you Win231, but I think it is dirtier than 2400 in my guns.

Randy

HSMITH · October 25, 2005, 10:01 PM

Power Pistol and Universal Clays will replace Unique with virtually identical performance while being a lot cleaner. Universal isn't real good with lead bullets but Power Pistol is decent, nothing better than Unique with lead though no matter how you twist it.

For heavy loads N110 is about as clean as you can get it and still get the performance.

rnovi · October 25, 2005, 10:23 PM

For light .38 and .45acp try Clays. Cleanest powder in my arsenal for light loads.

For moderate loads, Power Pistol and Universal Clays.

For hot stuff, I use 2400.

Old Shooter · October 26, 2005, 04:05 AM

I started reloading for 45acp with Bullseye, then moved to Tightgroup, but I'm now using Clays. Of the 3 I find that Clays is the cleanest. I shoot a 230gr lrn loaded to the minimum power factor for shooting sports clocking me at just 700.

Rico567 · October 26, 2005, 06:17 AM

I have no experience with .44 Spl & .44 Mag. For .38/.357, it's hard to beat 231 for a nice clean burn & great accuracy....but there are lots of other suitable powders for these chamberings that should also be clean, like 700-X. For .45 ACP, you can't beat Clays for clean; also has a nice soft recoil. I have no experience with the Vihtavuori powders, except they seem to have a stellar reputation for accuracy and clean, and a price to match.

Bigtrike · October 26, 2005, 03:11 PM

Everybody, thanks for the insight. Reloading and shooting will be that much more rewarding.
A little overtime and just maybe, I can get some Viht!!

m0ntels · October 26, 2005, 04:05 PM

So which one are you buying?

Randy

kingudaroad · October 26, 2005, 04:56 PM

I have only used unique and h110 for 44 mag.They both seemed dirty but the h110 was much easier to get off the gun.

October 25, 2005, 05:43 PM	#1
Bigtrike Junior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: Rock Springs, Wyoming Posts: 14	Clean powder I have been reloading now for six months. 38sp, 357mag, 44sp, 44mag and 45ACP using Unique and 2400. So far, these powders have done everything I want. My question is, what are the cleaner powders being used today?

October 25, 2005, 05:50 PM	#2
Jeeper Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2001 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 776	I think that Vihtavouri as a whole is the cleanest powder available. __________________ Gun control theory - A woman raped and strangled is morally superior to a woman with a smoking gun and a dead rapist at her feet.

October 25, 2005, 10:23 PM	#5
rnovi Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2005 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 401	For light .38 and .45acp try Clays. Cleanest powder in my arsenal for light loads. For moderate loads, Power Pistol and Universal Clays. For hot stuff, I use 2400. __________________ Robert N. "Remember, Eagles may soar but Weasels don't get sucked into jet engines!"

October 26, 2005, 04:05 AM	#6
Old Shooter Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2005 Location: Greenville/Anderson area of SC Posts: 281	I started reloading for 45acp with Bullseye, then moved to Tightgroup, but I'm now using Clays. Of the 3 I find that Clays is the cleanest. I shoot a 230gr lrn loaded to the minimum power factor for shooting sports clocking me at just 700. __________________ My life is based on a true story .... Sometimes I wish I could sit back and watch the things I do.

October 26, 2005, 06:17 AM	#7
Rico567 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Posts: 162	I have no experience with .44 Spl & .44 Mag. For .38/.357, it's hard to beat 231 for a nice clean burn & great accuracy....but there are lots of other suitable powders for these chamberings that should also be clean, like 700-X. For .45 ACP, you can't beat Clays for clean; also has a nice soft recoil. I have no experience with the Vihtavuori powders, except they seem to have a stellar reputation for accuracy and clean, and a price to match. __________________ "Dear reader, suppose you are a member of Congress. Now, further suppose you are an idiot. But I repeat myself." - Mark Twain

October 25, 2005, 07:49 PM	#3
m0ntels Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2004 Location: Perkasie, PA Posts: 263	I'm still using 2400 for heavy stuff myself, but for clean pistol and shotgun powders, I like 700-X and Clays. A bunch of people will tell you Win231, but I think it is dirtier than 2400 in my guns. Randy

October 25, 2005, 10:01 PM	#4
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	Power Pistol and Universal Clays will replace Unique with virtually identical performance while being a lot cleaner. Universal isn't real good with lead bullets but Power Pistol is decent, nothing better than Unique with lead though no matter how you twist it. For heavy loads N110 is about as clean as you can get it and still get the performance.

October 26, 2005, 03:11 PM	#8
Bigtrike Junior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: Rock Springs, Wyoming Posts: 14	Powder Everybody, thanks for the insight. Reloading and shooting will be that much more rewarding. A little overtime and just maybe, I can get some Viht!!

October 26, 2005, 04:05 PM	#9
m0ntels Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2004 Location: Perkasie, PA Posts: 263	So which one are you buying? Randy

October 26, 2005, 04:56 PM	#10
kingudaroad Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Location: austin Posts: 735	I have only used unique and h110 for 44 mag.They both seemed dirty but the h110 was much easier to get off the gun.