Herco Powder

BigBarn

Morning guys, just a quick question......I have a keg, (3 lbs.) of Herco powder that I inherited with some other shooting supplies, and in researching it, the info said it was mainly used for magnum shotshell reloading. Seeing as how I don't have any use for that, I was wondering if it would be usable in reloading trap rounds, that are usually loaded "down" a bit, so as not to cause flinching.
Would it be all right to use this powder in that type of shell, specifically 12 ga. 23/4 inch shells?

Thanks as always,

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haroldchrismeyer

Here is the website for alliant powder for shotgun loads. It looks like there are some available for you.http://recipes.alliantpowder.com/rg.taf?_function=shotgun&gauge=12&step=1

warcrob

Do you reload any handgun cartriges?
It is also a good powder for pistol loads.

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Iconoclast

I've packed my references, but a good rule of thumb is that *usually* a powder which works in shotshell loads will have applications in the handgun realm, and in my experience this is particularly true of Hercules (now Alliant) products. Many of these propellants have been around for the best part of a century, many are "dirty," but for a vast number of loads in a wide range of handgun calibers these remain "go-to" powders. Look at the mauals - Lyman's are, IMHO, the most versatile by far and ofen the best oveall; I'm sure you will find both handgun and shotshell loads.

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