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Mark whiz · January 25, 2007, 12:31 AM

WST is kind of a wierd powder. I can be a little smokier than others and it seems to leave a real "sweet" smell in the air as well.
But another problem with smoke is that it can be caused by the bullet itself. The lube used on the bullet can cause extra smoking and so can the lead - if you are pushing it too fast. Check your load against several manuals and make sure you aren't pushing them a little too hard. Another indicator can be if your bullets are leaving a lot of lead deposits in the bore after a day of shooting.

January 25, 2007, 12:31 AM	#2
Mark whiz Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Wabash, IN Posts: 227	WST is kind of a wierd powder. I can be a little smokier than others and it seems to leave a real "sweet" smell in the air as well. But another problem with smoke is that it can be caused by the bullet itself. The lube used on the bullet can cause extra smoking and so can the lead - if you are pushing it too fast. Check your load against several manuals and make sure you aren't pushing them a little too hard. Another indicator can be if your bullets are leaving a lot of lead deposits in the bore after a day of shooting. __________________ "Every moving thing that liveth, I give unto you as meat" (Gen 9:3) Aim small.........miss small. Trust God..........but keep your powder dry!