Hodgdon High Gun powder

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Eddie Kay

Shot the loads yesterday. very dirty powder.

Did you make the 17g or 18g loads? What was the exact powder charge your press was throwing? It can make a difference. Usually a dirty bbl is a result of unburned powder residue.

[Eddie Kay]

Shot both. Very soft recoil but dirty.I think Perfect Pattern might be a better choice for 7/8oz. I was surprised when I saw those loads as Hodgdon doesn't recommend loading below 1oz. with High Gun. As long as it doesn't interfere with the gun closing I might as well use it up.