Anyone Use Universal in Light 12 Gauge

Gary H · August 13, 2001, 08:02 PM

Haven't found any recipies for Universal in 7/8, or 1.0 oz. 12 gauge with STS hulls. Perhaps this powder is overly slow for these loads, but I have seen a post, or two where someone mentioned using Universal with their 12 gauge loads. Where do I find good recipies for this combination? Have Hogdon's "Freeby" and "Reloading for Shotgunners", but couldn't find a Univeral Clay's load for this combination.

Poodleshooter · August 14, 2001, 09:12 AM

It's a tad slow. Universal is usually used in 1-1/8oz-1-1/4oz loads. For 7/8 loads or super handicap, use titewad, regular clays or even tightgroup (hodgdon just came out with new handicap loads for that economical powder) Check 'em out www.hodgdon.com

bedlamite · August 14, 2001, 04:37 PM

For the lighter loads, give Clays a try, I use it in my 1oz loads. Save the Universal for 1 1/8 oz loads.

August 13, 2001, 08:02 PM	#1
Gary H Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 2,267	Anyone Use Universal in Light 12 Gauge Haven't found any recipies for Universal in 7/8, or 1.0 oz. 12 gauge with STS hulls. Perhaps this powder is overly slow for these loads, but I have seen a post, or two where someone mentioned using Universal with their 12 gauge loads. Where do I find good recipies for this combination? Have Hogdon's "Freeby" and "Reloading for Shotgunners", but couldn't find a Univeral Clay's load for this combination.

August 14, 2001, 04:37 PM	#3
bedlamite Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2000 Location: WI Posts: 1,395	For the lighter loads, give Clays a try, I use it in my 1oz loads. Save the Universal for 1 1/8 oz loads. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that doesn't happen.

August 14, 2001, 09:12 AM	#2
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,599	It's a tad slow. Universal is usually used in 1-1/8oz-1-1/4oz loads. For 7/8 loads or super handicap, use titewad, regular clays or even tightgroup (hodgdon just came out with new handicap loads for that economical powder) Check 'em out www.hodgdon.com