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Nick_C_S · November 4, 2013, 11:21 AM

I use AA5 a lot. Although I have not loaded that particular combination (125g/AA5/38Spl). AA5 is very clean. But you're not using nearly enough of it. When I load for 125g for 38Spl, I use almost as much AA2 as the amount of AA5 you're using.

The starting AA5 load in Speer #14 is 7.5g - you're considerably underloaded. If you underload just about any powder, it will be dirty. I use a lot more AA5 than what you're using when I load a 158g bullet.

So if you're trying for a lighter load, AA5 is not the correct powder. Move to AA2 or W231/HP38 (as previously mentioned).

If you're trying to clean it up with AA5, increase the load.

November 4, 2013, 11:21 AM	#6
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,521	I use AA5 a lot. Although I have not loaded that particular combination (125g/AA5/38Spl). AA5 is very clean. But you're not using nearly enough of it. When I load for 125g for 38Spl, I use almost as much AA2 as the amount of AA5 you're using. The starting AA5 load in Speer #14 is 7.5g - you're considerably underloaded. If you underload just about any powder, it will be dirty. I use a lot more AA5 than what you're using when I load a 158g bullet. So if you're trying for a lighter load, AA5 is not the correct powder. Move to AA2 or W231/HP38 (as previously mentioned). If you're trying to clean it up with AA5, increase the load. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association