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Unread 12-23-2022, 01:48 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by Joe Plante View Post
As far as the powder being unknown, I get that. However, with a potential 60lb haul, determining what the powder is, its characteristics (burn rate, pressure build, density, etc.) is not that difficult to do and would provide me with years worth of usable reloading supply. I've done it many time before and I'll be able to do it in this case, I'm sure.
The powder used in industrial loads most assuredly isn’t the same or same burn rate as what is deemed appropriate for these old doubles . Nice idea but I wouldn’t chance it in any of mine .
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