RST 16 gauge Spreaders

edgarspencer · 10-01-2014, 11:40 AM

I was glad to see they came out with these, so I bought a box to try them out, at the Vintagers last weekend. The gun I was shooting has fairly open chokes, so I only tried a few. I couldn't help but notice they 'felt' a little different than the normal 1125 RSTs that I've been shooting.
I decided to dissect one and can't say I positively recognize this powder. It may not even be an IMR powder, but it vaguely looks like 700X, but without the tiny hole in the flakes. The charge was exactly 17 grains
Does anyone recognize it.

Steve Havener · 10-01-2014, 02:08 PM

What is the shot charge weight and listed MV and what does the spreader insert look like?

Craig Larter · 10-01-2014, 02:29 PM

I was told by one of the RST shop employees that they are importing shotgun powder from Spain. He claimed the powder is not available to reloaders yet.

edgarspencer · 10-01-2014, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Havener

What is the shot charge weight and listed MV and what does the spreader insert look like?

7/8oz. @ 1150fps. X-Stream style spreader

Steve Havener · 10-01-2014, 09:43 PM

Based on the load data and listed performance I suspect the powder is probably Unique or a close kin.

Big Friend Ten (BFT) · 10-02-2014, 05:19 AM

Gentlemen,

Commercial ammunition manufacturers having a Type 6 FFL have many powders available to them which are NOT available to unlicensed reloaders.

Mark

Cold Spring · 10-02-2014, 07:51 AM

Some of you might be interested in knowing that the Spanish powders are shipped "wet", and dried in this country before use, resale, etc. Much safer to bulk ship in the wet state.

Kevin McCormack · 10-03-2014, 09:48 AM

Schmeggar -

Forget about a forensic analysis of the powder flakes - what about the pattern!!?? FWIW, I bought a flat of these in June at Ernie's and have since shot several rounds of sporting clays with them out of a very early A.H. Fox AE 16 with 28" barrels and their typical very tight M & F chokes. They are wonderful! - The 'umbrella' effect of their chosen wad is quite evident at close ranges and I think they will make great grouse and woodcock loads in tight covers. Let us know what you think after patterning or field testing a few. Thanks, K.