Unique. What to expect - Page 3

KEYBEAR · March 6, 2015, 09:25 PM

I got to using Unique again after I ran out of W231 not bad at all . I also use a RCBS Un-Flo and can not find my small barrel . I have been using the large barrel and hope it does better when if do find the small barrel .

GeauxTide · March 6, 2015, 09:56 PM

I use 8-9 grains in 41, 44Spl, 44mag, and 45Colt with the appropriate hard cast bullet. As stated above, the higher pressure loads are pretty clean. A 10gr load under the 275 in the Colt leaves little residue. I've never had a problem metering it in my old RCBS Uniflow and my current Lyman 1200 DPS3.

MightyMO1911 · March 8, 2015, 04:49 PM

@Nick_C_S just wanted to pass along I just loaded and fired 12 rounds with a charge of 8.7 grains (Sierra book lists 9.2 as max) and a 125 grain Sierra jhp. Now, I don't yet have a chronograph but that load shoots really well. Impact is basically point of aim and they're coming out the bbl with some authority, but very manageable to shoot. Not dirty at all. No signs of pressure. I'm going to order a chrony this week and I definitely think this load has some potential.

Nick_C_S · March 8, 2015, 07:07 PM

Yes MightyMO1911, Unique under a 125 JHP in 357 Mag is right in its wheelhouse.

Coming out with some authority is right. Yes, you can squeeze more velocity out of other powders, but 1300-ish fps (with just a 3" bbl) is plenty of poop for SD, yet still manageable.

I like the combination.

March 6, 2015, 09:56 PM	#52
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	I don't care if it's dirty because of the RESULTS I use 8-9 grains in 41, 44Spl, 44mag, and 45Colt with the appropriate hard cast bullet. As stated above, the higher pressure loads are pretty clean. A 10gr load under the 275 in the Colt leaves little residue. I've never had a problem metering it in my old RCBS Uniflow and my current Lyman 1200 DPS3.

March 8, 2015, 07:07 PM	#54
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	Yes MightyMO1911, Unique under a 125 JHP in 357 Mag is right in its wheelhouse. Coming out with some authority is right. Yes, you can squeeze more velocity out of other powders, but 1300-ish fps (with just a 3" bbl) is plenty of poop for SD, yet still manageable. I like the combination. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

March 6, 2015, 09:25 PM	#51
KEYBEAR Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,059	I got to using Unique again after I ran out of W231 not bad at all . I also use a RCBS Un-Flo and can not find my small barrel . I have been using the large barrel and hope it does better when if do find the small barrel .

March 8, 2015, 04:49 PM	#53
MightyMO1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2014 Posts: 122	@Nick_C_S just wanted to pass along I just loaded and fired 12 rounds with a charge of 8.7 grains (Sierra book lists 9.2 as max) and a 125 grain Sierra jhp. Now, I don't yet have a chronograph but that load shoots really well. Impact is basically point of aim and they're coming out the bbl with some authority, but very manageable to shoot. Not dirty at all. No signs of pressure. I'm going to order a chrony this week and I definitely think this load has some potential.