Thread: Powder supply

The use of one powder for all your reloading is a pipe dream but some compromise is possible among similar calibers and case capacities.

My pet hate is the word Hoarder for people who buy in bulk to save money and are then expected to on sell at discounted prices to those who did not buy when available.Those selling powder and components at any price are supplying service whether we agree or not and buying is not compulsory. The words Rip off or Scalper seem to appear regularly.

Originally Posted by Tedz50

The use of one powder for all your reloading is a pipe dream but some compromise is possible among similar calibers and case capacities.

My pet hate is the word Hoarder for people who buy in bulk to save money and are then expected to on sell at discounted prices to those who did not buy when available.Those selling powder and components at any price are supplying service whether we agree or not and buying is not compulsory. The words Rip off or Scalper seem to appear regularly.

I've managed your pipe dream by only loading for 2 calibres - .223 and .308.
Only use ADI2208 and Federal GM205M small rifle primers.
80 gr projectiles for the .233 and 155 gr & 185 gr for the .308.

I agree with you @Tedz50 regarding the description of organised people as Hoarders.
I buy in bulk for price and to guarantee that I'll be able to complete the next season's competition without running out.
(When I first starting loading I ran out of projectiles mid-season as there were none of my preference in NZ.)
I have and will share with club members who are short.

It's what I learnt in scouts "be prepared."

Originally Posted by Cyclops

I've managed your pipe dream by only loading for 2 calibres - .223 and .308.
Only use ADI2208 and Federal GM205M small rifle primers.
80 gr projectiles for the .233 and 155 gr & 185 gr for the .308.

I agree with you @Tedz50 regarding the description of organised people as Hoarders.
I buy in bulk for price and to guarantee that I'll be able to complete the next season's competition without running out.
(When I first starting loading I ran out of projectiles mid-season as there were none of my preference in NZ.)
I have and will share with club members who are short.

It's what I learnt in scouts "be prepared."

Perhaps I should clarify my statement as I use 2208 in 308 and 303.. 2209 in 243 and 260.. AP70 in 44/40 38/40 357 45colt 44mag and 32/20 .I use trail boss in a myriad of calibers as well. What I was trying to say is if there is a better powder or more efficient I will usually buy it rather than use what ever is sitting in the cupboard.I use US869 in the 50 cal but would not try to make it work in anything else.

What about black powder and cast projectiles?

They would not be very difficult for someone to make in NZ .

I am far from an expert but have read that BP and cast projectiles can be used in many cartridges as long as cases are well filled up.

I recently got a 45 cal Kentucky rifle and it's great fun to shoot.

Fouling in smaller calibres is an issue that running a patch through seems to deal with quite easily.

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