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?
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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.
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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.
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I've been using nothing but Unique for about fifty years.
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Longshot, 800x and universal all work well in my repro. I have a 7625 recipe that I plan to try also.
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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.
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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
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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 |
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