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Ammo makers using SECRET powders
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<blockquote data-quote="del2les" data-source="post: 2936399" data-attributes="member: 9299"><p>This is fairly common. Most ammo manufactures develop loads based on the latest lot of powder produced for certain calibers/loads, and with pressure gauges, indoor ranges, etc, etc, they create a workable load to sell to the public. These powders are usually considered non-canister grade, as they may not meet the tight specifics to be labeled as a certain powder, say like H4350, H1000 or any such.</p><p></p><p>Powder production is not an exact science, and even though the same formula may be used as a previous lot, its real characteristics are not known until it is tested. Often, it may vary slightly but enough to prevent it from being canister grade, but this new powder can be used to develop factory loads without issue.</p><p></p><p>Over the decades, I have bought hundreds of pounds of non-canister grade surplus powders that I have to develop my own load for various calibers, and while the powder is usually labeled as a "similar" burn rate to another canister grade, it is not the same. No real issue for a careful handloader.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="del2les, post: 2936399, member: 9299"] This is fairly common. Most ammo manufactures develop loads based on the latest lot of powder produced for certain calibers/loads, and with pressure gauges, indoor ranges, etc, etc, they create a workable load to sell to the public. These powders are usually considered non-canister grade, as they may not meet the tight specifics to be labeled as a certain powder, say like H4350, H1000 or any such. Powder production is not an exact science, and even though the same formula may be used as a previous lot, its real characteristics are not known until it is tested. Often, it may vary slightly but enough to prevent it from being canister grade, but this new powder can be used to develop factory loads without issue. Over the decades, I have bought hundreds of pounds of non-canister grade surplus powders that I have to develop my own load for various calibers, and while the powder is usually labeled as a "similar" burn rate to another canister grade, it is not the same. No real issue for a careful handloader. [/QUOTE]
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