Powder for reloading 28 ga Repro.
 

Guys, this isn't a very interesting thread, but, as my Universal Clays slowly dwindles away; what AVAILABLE powder do you guys use for your gun?
I kept thinking they would get back into production, but I haven't seen any of the Universal for sale here in Nebraska.

I am hoping some of you old-timers will say "Well, I always used XXXX, and it worked great!"

Sam Ogle, Lincoln, NE

Just like you Sam, I too; am seeing my Universal Clays supply dwindle down to about only two pounds remaining. I've been using UC for both my 3/4 oz. 28-ga. and 20-ga. 7/8 oz. loads. So, in anticipation of the inevitable, I picked up a jug of Alliant 20/28 just the other day to tide me over until we see UC available again. 20/28 comes recommended by those that use it, they say it meters well, you use less of it, it costs less --and-- it was available. It's definitely a little more economical, but from what I hear it's not quite as clean as UC. But then, what is?

I'm in the same boat as you guys. Down to about 2lbs. of Universal. Gonna go to some 20/28 if I can find it.

Sam;
If you can find 20/28 you'll find it works very well. It may not be as clean but it is economical and I now use it for 28,20 and 16ga. loads.

Powder for 28 ga
 

Sam I to used universal, but it is almost gone so I have been using long shot and it works. It develops low pressures but takes more of it. I've found it patterns well with most loads ( all 3/4 oz) and I have 8 lbs of it.

I've been using nothing but Unique for about fifty years.

Longshot, 800x and universal all work well in my repro. I have a 7625 recipe that I plan to try also.

Because it is a large flake powder, 800X has a deserved reputation for poor metering through small diameter powder bushings. When it was first introduced, 800X was billed as a 12 ga. target powder (not) and has since moved to the 12 ga. porch-load niche.

I have used 800X for 1 1/4 oz loads for pheasant fields trials, where long range shots are the norm. I think the load is better than you can buy. Dirty, but who cares - I clean the gun each day anyway

While I'm no reloading expert, and have not dabbled in a wide variety of powders and loads, I have had wonderful luck with Green Dot. A flexible powder in 12, 20, & 28 ga loads. It still seems to be somewhat "available".
Steve Kleist
Ely, MN