Thread: Soot On Case Bodies

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings Magnetite,
Additional to the above replies I believe that AR2213SC is too slow for the 120 grain projectile. You would likely have less trouble with AR2209. Current manufacture AR2209 (post 2,000) is faster than the lot used by Hodgdon but you can still use their max which was for low pressure. Work up though.
Regards Grandpamac.

I’m currently working up a load for the 120s with 2209 and 2213sc to compare. 2213sc has the allure of accuracy.

From what I understand too slow of a powder won’t burn fully, or won’t allow the desired pressure to be reached. Are there any other caveats to be aware of?