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I do not have first hand experience so this is just a guess. A friend has been using Vectan/Noble Sport powder and he described it as being a flake powder green in color. I believe he has been using AO in 20 ga loads. He claims it is the powder loaded in the Herters shells Cabelas has been selling. It is fairly cheap and a 1# bottle actually contains 1.1 pounds making it even cheaper. I believe he gets it from Graff & Sons.
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03-13-2018, 08:49 AM
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I would be very reluctant to try to identify a powder by sight
And even more reluctant to try to replicate a load that way
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03-13-2018, 09:09 AM
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If you're THAT curious, why not phone RST? They MIGHT tell you the mgr. But for legal reasons, nothing else. And since most commercial powders are tailored for burn rate/specific loadings, it's NOT wise to reload this powder in anything - for any reason.
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03-13-2018, 09:31 AM
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A rather complete set of loading data for Vectan powders is available and downloadable via the Graff & Sons web site. I just did a quick scan of the data and some combinations seem to yield low pressures if that is what you are trying to duplicate. There is a bunch of loads for Cheddite hulls.
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03-13-2018, 12:02 PM
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Thanks for the info Gary--I checked out those Vectan loads, and there are several good loads for those wanting lower pressures--too bad I ahve enough powder to last for a few years.
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Gary,
Thanks for the lead on the powder. I went to the Graf's site and found the Vectan powder with 12 gauge low pressure loads. I will tone it down for 16 gauge. Vectan being an European manufacturer is selling their powder in 1/2 kg bottles which works out to 1.1 pounds. |
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Paul, no need to guess as there are 16 ga loads listed in the loading data for Vectan powders. I see at least 3 loads under 8000 psi for 7/8 oz.
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The RST shells I have shot were very mild for recoil. I think they will tell you what kind of powder they use. Good luck - Paul
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