What is HP38 powder good for?

HP38 is a spherical powder that is great for low velocity and mid-range target loads in the . 38 Special, . 44 Special, and 45 ACP. This high energy powder provides economy in loading.

Is Win 231 the same as HP 38?

They are the same. I’ve compared bottles of W231 and HP-38 purchased at the same time, they both had the exact same lot numbers.

What is IMR blue powder used for?

IMR Blue is a flake shotgun powder with a slow burn rate. Extremely versatile, Blue powder can be used in the 10, 12, 16 and 20 gauge shotgun shells. Using IMR’s load data true magnum velocities and performance can be attained.

What is Alliant Blue Dot powder used for?

Alliant Blue Dot powder is the premium choice for magnum shotshell loads, giving some of the highest velocities within its pressure ranges. This smokeless magnum powder can also be used for magnum 10,12,16,20, and 28 gauge shotshell loads with superior consistency for accurate hunting loads.

Is H335 temp sensitive?

H335: This was a positive control in the study for a temperature-sensitive powder. It generally is much more readily available than either Varget or IMR 8208 XBR in the USA. The maximum estimated shift in point of impact at 200 yards between 34°F and 102°F on a SR target is only 0.6 inches.

Is IMR red the same as red dot?

When IMR Red first came out, the marketing literature said it loaded exactly the same as Red Dot, down to the bushing. The data they published appeared to be copied from the Red Dot data.

What is hp38 powder used for?

HP38 is a spherical powder that is great for low velocity and mid-range target loads in the .38 Special, .44 Special, and 45 ACP. This high energy powder provides economy in loading. Available in 1 lb., 4 lb. and 8 lb. containers. Attached is your requested reloading data report in PDF format.

What is the best load for a 45 Colt?

A Modern rifle should handle these loads equally as well, such as the Winchester Model 94. Some people have tried to load the .45 Colt to levels of the .44 Magnum. Bad Idea! If you want those speeds and power, buy a .44 magnum.

Which is better hp38 or titegroup?

Cleaner than Titegroup and BETTER in performance. Not as economical though, since you need slightly more powder in the case, and the price of HP38 is slightly more. This is a great faster burning powder, fantastic.

What is the best psi for a Ruger 45 Colt?

SAAMI pressures for STANDARD. 45 Colt is 14,000 PSI MAXIMUM, but for Ruger Blackhawk and T/C, levels in the 20,000 to 25,000 range are considered more the norm. Make sure your gun can handle it before you use any of these loads listed below with STARS (*). Note that the “Ruger New Vaquero” uses a smaller frame and cylinder like original Colts.