Anyone load 155 SWC's with Unique?

Started by yfdcap, January 11 2013 02:45:41 PM MST

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yfdcap

January 11 2013 02:45:41 PM MST
Hello.  Was just at my LGS and found most all of the reloading supplies have dried up.  I do have some in reserve but try not to dip into it much.  About all I could get in bulk was some 155 SWC.  Will be shooting these in a Delta, Kimber and Glock( when the barrel comes in).  Was going to start at 6.5 grains and go from there unless someone has some good loads.  Looking for some good mid-range loads using Unique. 
Thanks for any help.

cwlongshot

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January 12 2013 06:56:37 AM MST
Unique is a good choice for everything but its metering. Its been a great powder for generations. But if your loading in a progressive, I suggest a spherical powder. 231 is a good substitute.

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yfdcap

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January 12 2013 09:26:57 AM MST
Thanks for the reply.  Actually Unique drops great in both of my Dillon's.  I have great luck with Bluedot also.

sqlbullet

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January 14 2013 08:31:02 AM MST
It isn't quite as consistent as a ball powder, but it meters fine for me.  I rarely see variations beyond a tenth of a grain or so.

Caflashbob

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January 20 2013 03:11:27 PM MST
Yes.  Started at the top of the chart.  9 grains of unique.  No chrono.  Some primer flattening but headstamp ok.

Hit a 12"x12" hanging plate at 100 yards 7 out of seven shots from a bench with a supported hold.  Open sights.

Colt 10mm gold cup delta elite with a beautiful trigger and good bushing on a stock colt barrel.

I was surprised.  My reloads.  Dillon 550b.

Starline brass

yfdcap

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January 22 2013 07:57:54 PM MST Last Edit: January 22 2013 08:23:05 PM MST by yfdcap
Thanks for the responses.  I started at 6.5.  Was very mild.  Cycled fine in glock.  That was the only gun I tried them in.  I worked up to 7.8.  This load seems like a winner for me with these bullets.  Still have to test them in all of my guns.  So far so good. 

yfdcap

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January 22 2013 08:26:40 PM MST

Quote from: Caflashbob on January 20 2013 03:11:27 PM MST
Yes.  Started at the top of the chart.  9 grains of unique.  No chrono.  Some primer flattening but headstamp ok.

Hit a 12"x12" hanging plate at 100 yards 7 out of seven shots from a bench with a supported hold.  Open sights.

Colt 10mm gold cup delta elite with a beautiful trigger and good bushing on a stock colt barrel.

I was surprised.  My reloads.  Dillon 550b.

Starline brass
That seems like it is pretty hot. Any smiles or bulging of the brass?
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