What is your favorite all around shotgun powder?

mikenbarb · August 20, 2008, 04:10 PM

Im just wondering what other shooters like to use for a good dual purpose powder for both trap and small game hunting? I tend to lean towards the Herco and Blue Dot.

rhillen · August 20, 2008, 08:35 PM

Green Dot and Unique.

.45 COLT · August 20, 2008, 10:05 PM

I I had to choose just one, it'd be Green Dot.

As it is now, I use Red Dot, Green Dot, Unique, Herco and Blue Dot.

DC

darkgael · August 21, 2008, 05:50 AM

Red Dot and SR7625 for 12ga.
Unique for 20ga.
FFg for BP shotguns.

Pete

IHMSA Shooter · August 21, 2008, 08:08 AM

For trap and small game I think Green Dot would be hard to beat.

mikenbarb · August 21, 2008, 09:26 AM

I think im making a powder change. I have never shot Green Dot and gonna give it a try. It seems unanamous that its a good universal powder.

1911_freak · August 21, 2008, 07:59 PM

Hodgdon Clays

nitesite9 · August 21, 2008, 08:03 PM

Green Dot all the way. I load 12-ga STS and Nitro 27 shells, all of them 1-1/8 oz loads.

I tried Clays and Red Dot, but Green Dot gives me the best patterns at the velocities I prefer (1145 to 1200).

August 20, 2008, 04:10 PM	#1
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	What is your favorite all around shotgun powder? Im just wondering what other shooters like to use for a good dual purpose powder for both trap and small game hunting? I tend to lean towards the Herco and Blue Dot. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 20, 2008, 08:35 PM	#2
rhillen Member Join Date: March 16, 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 41	I like Green Dot and Unique.

August 21, 2008, 05:50 AM	#4
darkgael Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Homes in Brooklyn, NY and in Pennsylvania. Posts: 5,473	SG powder Red Dot and SR7625 for 12ga. Unique for 20ga. FFg for BP shotguns. Pete

August 21, 2008, 09:26 AM	#6
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	I think im making a powder change. I have never shot Green Dot and gonna give it a try. It seems unanamous that its a good universal powder. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 21, 2008, 07:59 PM	#7
1911_freak Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25	Hodgdon Clays __________________ My loads are 45. acp, 9mm, 38., 357., 7.62x39, 223., 308., 16 and 12 gauge

August 20, 2008, 10:05 PM	#3
.45 COLT Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 308	I I had to choose just one, it'd be Green Dot. As it is now, I use Red Dot, Green Dot, Unique, Herco and Blue Dot. DC

August 21, 2008, 08:08 AM	#5
IHMSA Shooter Member Join Date: November 8, 2007 Posts: 34	For trap and small game I think Green Dot would be hard to beat.

August 21, 2008, 08:03 PM	#8
nitesite9 Member Join Date: February 4, 2008 Location: Morgan County, Alabama Posts: 29	Green Dot all the way. I load 12-ga STS and Nitro 27 shells, all of them 1-1/8 oz loads. I tried Clays and Red Dot, but Green Dot gives me the best patterns at the velocities I prefer (1145 to 1200). __________________ Deputy Sheriff 1983-1985 Regular Army 1985-1993 E-7 NRA Member