Is it possible to use one Powder for multiple calibers? - Page 2

rclark · December 31, 2013, 10:50 AM

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Then the shortages hit.

Yep.... That is why I have tested a bunch of powders (still do occasionally) and found good loads with them. I like my 'pet' loads, but if I have to, there are tested loads with other powders waiting in the wings if necessary to fall back on.

Nick_C_S · January 1, 2014, 11:25 AM

^^ (#25) Clark wins ^^

57K · January 1, 2014, 05:44 PM

Unique and W231 have been standby's for years and probably the 2 best selling handgun powders. There is another that has better pressure stability, meters better than either, particularly Unique. Ramshot True Blue, if you can find it, is the single best one powder fits all if such a thing exists. Hopefully the current lack of administration won't make us find out!

Sarge · January 1, 2014, 06:20 PM

Everything on your list can be loaded quite satisfactorily with W231 and W296.

spaniel · January 1, 2014, 07:27 PM

I use Unique for mid-range plinking loads for 9mm, 40SW, 38Spl, 41Mag, 44Mag, and 45LC. While I have specialized loads for each caliber using another 3-4 powders to optimize performance, 90% of my shooting is done with Unique.

PoiDog · January 1, 2014, 07:45 PM

Unique for handguns, and Varget for rifles.

They both will do a bunch of calibers. If you can find them that is.

fshfindr · January 1, 2014, 07:49 PM

Get that Unique

totaldla · January 1, 2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaGuy

Is it possible to use one Powder for multiple calibers?
I currently reload the following calibers 9MM, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 45 Long Colt, .45 ACP. Currently I have probable 5 different powders to load these calibers. I would like to find one or 2 powders that I can use to load all of the above calibers. Is this possible ?

Possible? Sure. Smart? No.

Personally if I couldn't optimize each of those cartridges with the best powder for the application then I'd sell off some of those firearms. Or give up reloading for them.

Sarge · January 2, 2014, 01:04 AM

AT one time I had 24 powders in my cabinet, many of which where given to me by an older brother who quit reloading. It was a miserable experience because I felt like I had to try all those powders, looking for the perfect load for each of 10-12 guns. I finally said 'screw it' and settled on the two pistol powders I mentioned earlier.

Some folks love the hunt for a perfect load. I love to shoot and the less BS it takes to get there, the better I like it. Truth be told I have never built a load I could out-shoot, standing on my hind legs like a man.

January 1, 2014, 11:25 AM	#27
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	^^ (#25) Clark wins ^^ __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

January 1, 2014, 06:20 PM	#29
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	Everything on your list can be loaded quite satisfactorily with W231 and W296. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.

January 1, 2014, 07:49 PM	#32
fshfindr Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 188	Get that Unique __________________ Richard L.

January 2, 2014, 01:04 AM	#34
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	AT one time I had 24 powders in my cabinet, many of which where given to me by an older brother who quit reloading. It was a miserable experience because I felt like I had to try all those powders, looking for the perfect load for each of 10-12 guns. I finally said 'screw it' and settled on the two pistol powders I mentioned earlier. Some folks love the hunt for a perfect load. I love to shoot and the less BS it takes to get there, the better I like it. Truth be told I have never built a load I could out-shoot, standing on my hind legs like a man. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.

January 1, 2014, 05:44 PM	#28
57K Junior member Join Date: March 2, 2013 Location: Heart of Texas Posts: 788	Unique and W231 have been standby's for years and probably the 2 best selling handgun powders. There is another that has better pressure stability, meters better than either, particularly Unique. Ramshot True Blue, if you can find it, is the single best one powder fits all if such a thing exists. Hopefully the current lack of administration won't make us find out!

January 1, 2014, 07:27 PM	#30
spaniel Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2008 Posts: 217	I use Unique for mid-range plinking loads for 9mm, 40SW, 38Spl, 41Mag, 44Mag, and 45LC. While I have specialized loads for each caliber using another 3-4 powders to optimize performance, 90% of my shooting is done with Unique.

January 1, 2014, 07:45 PM	#31
PoiDog Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 1999 Location: IL Posts: 309	Unique for handguns, and Varget for rifles. They both will do a bunch of calibers. If you can find them that is.