Bullseye or Unique ? - Page 2

chunk · March 3, 2013, 06:31 PM

Bullseye...or Red dot

57K · March 3, 2013, 10:39 PM

WST is good for light loads and is pretty much limited to that application. There is a newer powder that's a good bit slower than Bullseye and is close to W231 but it outperforms 231 and burns cleaner than any of the powders mentioned except WST and that's Ramshot ZIP: www.ramshot.com

I forgot to mention that it's a spherical (ball) powder that's fairly dense and meters exceptionally.

LarryFlew · March 4, 2013, 05:54 PM

I like Bullseye BUT reload a lot more 9 than 45 so usually end up using Unique for both. Don't see any difference as far as metering or dirty is concerned.

saleen322 · March 4, 2013, 08:37 PM

I started out with Bullseye when I first started shooting target with .45s and it shot ok. I switched to Clays because it was bulkier (filled the case more with less weight), cleaner burning and at least as accurate. About 2 years ago I switched to WST and it is the most accurate of what I tried and the cleanest. It is all I load for target loads and use Zip if I have any need for heavier loads.

tank1949 · March 4, 2013, 08:50 PM

I have tried both and PLEASE stay away from Bullseye. Mistakes will cost you more than a 1911. Too much and toooo much boom!

Unique is good stuff and was standard for many application for year. That's why it is called Unuque! But newer powders meter much better. I shoot 9.5-10.2 grains AA #5 pushing 185s. It works well for 230s too but I prefer the higher volicity. As blind as I am, I can hold a 2" group at 75 ft. I shoot it in a SA da. Good luck!

joneb · March 4, 2013, 09:11 PM

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does anyone know if the new Unique is actually cleaner than the older Unique ?

Not much.
I use Bullseye, W-231 and Accurate #5 for 45acp.

QuarterHorse · March 5, 2013, 09:54 PM

I'm running Bullseye in my 45 ACP and 9mm loads. I use Unique in my 45 Colt loads.

March 3, 2013, 06:31 PM	#26
chunk Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2005 Location: alabama,gulf coast Posts: 131	Bullseye...or Red dot __________________ TRAMPLE THE WEAK-HURDLETHE DEAD

March 4, 2013, 08:50 PM	#30
tank1949 member Join Date: November 12, 2012 Posts: 243	AA5 I have tried both and PLEASE stay away from Bullseye. Mistakes will cost you more than a 1911. Too much and toooo much boom! Unique is good stuff and was standard for many application for year. That's why it is called Unuque! But newer powders meter much better. I shoot 9.5-10.2 grains AA #5 pushing 185s. It works well for 230s too but I prefer the higher volicity. As blind as I am, I can hold a 2" group at 75 ft. I shoot it in a SA da. Good luck!

March 5, 2013, 09:54 PM	#32
QuarterHorse Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2010 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 421	I'm running Bullseye in my 45 ACP and 9mm loads. I use Unique in my 45 Colt loads. __________________ Never enough toys

March 3, 2013, 10:39 PM	#27
57K Junior member Join Date: March 2, 2013 Location: Heart of Texas Posts: 788	WST is good for light loads and is pretty much limited to that application. There is a newer powder that's a good bit slower than Bullseye and is close to W231 but it outperforms 231 and burns cleaner than any of the powders mentioned except WST and that's Ramshot ZIP: www.ramshot.com I forgot to mention that it's a spherical (ball) powder that's fairly dense and meters exceptionally.

March 4, 2013, 05:54 PM	#28
LarryFlew Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Location: Minnesota CZ fan Posts: 902	I like Bullseye BUT reload a lot more 9 than 45 so usually end up using Unique for both. Don't see any difference as far as metering or dirty is concerned.

March 4, 2013, 08:37 PM	#29
saleen322 Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2010 Posts: 778	I started out with Bullseye when I first started shooting target with .45s and it shot ok. I switched to Clays because it was bulkier (filled the case more with less weight), cleaner burning and at least as accurate. About 2 years ago I switched to WST and it is the most accurate of what I tried and the cleanest. It is all I load for target loads and use Zip if I have any need for heavier loads.