Unique and shot shell reloading?

Xfire68 · October 23, 2011, 06:26 PM

I am just getting back into shotgun reloading (It's been many years and I did not get a ton of experience doing it then) and most of the reloading well be 00 and 000 buckshot as that seems to cost more then I want to spend for factory ammo! LOL

I have 7 different powders for rifle and handgun one of which is Unique. I know that it can be used for shot shell reloads but, I am not sure if it's a "Great" option for magnum 3"-3 1/2" buckshot loads?

My guess is Bluedot would be a better option but wanted the experts to chime in on the subject of buckshot reloads.

As to which primers and hulls I will be using? CCI and more then likely Federal or Remington high brass for the 3"-3 1/2" loads and Winchester for the 2 3/4" loads.

res45 · October 23, 2011, 08:49 PM

Alliant doesn't list any load data using Unique and the shell lengths you mentioned it's great in 2 3/4 shells. They do list a good bit of data using Blue Dot with you 3" to 3 1/2.

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...id=10&gauge=12

October 23, 2011, 06:26 PM	#1
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,562	Unique and shot shell reloading? I am just getting back into shotgun reloading (It's been many years and I did not get a ton of experience doing it then) and most of the reloading well be 00 and 000 buckshot as that seems to cost more then I want to spend for factory ammo! LOL I have 7 different powders for rifle and handgun one of which is Unique. I know that it can be used for shot shell reloads but, I am not sure if it's a "Great" option for magnum 3"-3 1/2" buckshot loads? My guess is Bluedot would be a better option but wanted the experts to chime in on the subject of buckshot reloads. As to which primers and hulls I will be using? CCI and more then likely Federal or Remington high brass for the 3"-3 1/2" loads and Winchester for the 2 3/4" loads. __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

October 23, 2011, 08:49 PM	#2
res45 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 753	Alliant doesn't list any load data using Unique and the shell lengths you mentioned it's great in 2 3/4 shells. They do list a good bit of data using Blue Dot with you 3" to 3 1/2. http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...id=10&gauge=12