New pistol/shotgun powder Clays substitute

[PA4476]

https://www.americanreloading.com/en/32-smokeless-pistol-gunpowder

$172 for 8 pounds, ( $214.50 with shipping ) or $26.81 per pound

American Reloading is selling some powder for pistol and shotgun that looks to be a good substitute for Clays powder. A friend of mine is loading shotgun shells with it and says it is clean burning powder. Since Clays is very scarce and high as hell when you do find it. This may be a better option.



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[Springfield 1911]

Looks like it might be good in 45 ACP. Let us know if you like it.

 

[PA4476]

Looks like it might be good in 45 ACP. Let us know if you like it.

I haven't ordered any. I have 30-40 pounds of powder already that I use in 380, 9mm, 40, 45, 38 spcl, 357 sig, 357 mag, 30 carbine and so on and so forth. So, I'm not in the market.

Just posted for others who may be looking for something to replace Clays with.

 

[Rolan_Kraps]

Thanks for the tip. I just bought 8 lbs of Alliant Clay Dot which is another Clay's substitute.

 

[sold7]

way more grains per bullet than clays

 

[PA4476]

way more grains per bullet than clays

True, but with clays bringing $50 a pound, and this at $26, which is the better buy ?

With clays, I was loading 180 gr 40's with 3 grains. The starting load for this powder with 180 gr is 3.5........

 

[sold7]

True, but with clays bringing $50 a pound, and this at $26, which is the better buy ?

With clays, I was loading 180 gr 40's with 3 grains. The starting load for this powder with 180 gr is 3.5........

Whos paying 50 for clays

lots pistol powder on gun bot just be quick

 

[tfergusonracing]

For you other reloaders, what's your opinion on basic load data (as shown above)? I personally don't trust these no-name powders that don't give a complete set of data with load ranges, pressures, etc.

 

[blackpowderbill]

For you other reloaders, what's your opinion on basic load data (as shown above)? I personally don't trust these no-name powders that don't give a complete set of data with load ranges, pressures, etc.

Back the charge down a grain and chronograph the load. Look for problems.