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HSMITH · December 26, 2006, 08:06 PM

TiteGroup and lead bullets makes for an INCREDIBLE amount of smoke, I can't stand it. The high burn temperature of TG burns a lot more of the bullet lube than some cooler burning powders, and this is why it smokes so badly. TG is also VERY prone to leading barrels due to this high burn temperature.

Unique is a MUCH better choice in 45 Colt with lead bullets. Less smoke, less position sensitivity, less heat, less leading, and less temperature sensitivity than TG. I have tried a dozen or so powders in 45 Colt and cannot find anything that works better with lead bullets than Unique.

Power Pistol will also work well, I prefer it to TG in just about all cases.

Try 8 grains of Unique, will be a light load in the 800 fps range. Get down around 6.5 and they are extremely soft shooting, and a lot of fun.

December 26, 2006, 08:06 PM	#3
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2002 Posts: 2,019	TiteGroup and lead bullets makes for an INCREDIBLE amount of smoke, I can't stand it. The high burn temperature of TG burns a lot more of the bullet lube than some cooler burning powders, and this is why it smokes so badly. TG is also VERY prone to leading barrels due to this high burn temperature. Unique is a MUCH better choice in 45 Colt with lead bullets. Less smoke, less position sensitivity, less heat, less leading, and less temperature sensitivity than TG. I have tried a dozen or so powders in 45 Colt and cannot find anything that works better with lead bullets than Unique. Power Pistol will also work well, I prefer it to TG in just about all cases. Try 8 grains of Unique, will be a light load in the 800 fps range. Get down around 6.5 and they are extremely soft shooting, and a lot of fun.