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unique or titegroup??
Mobuck
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I have been loading 38 specials with various types of powder but have decided to standardize with one powder. Perusing several manuals indicates either of these powders is suitable and useful in other cartridges also. Any suggestions as to preferences for use with lead bullets-125 and 158 grain?
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It's a great powder, consistent shooter, great for plinking, however you won't break any ballistic speed records with it. I guess the best part is it doesn't take a whole lot to reach maximum pressures (i.e. inexpensive loads) and papers very consistently even though the cartridge is far from full.
I shoot primarily Titegroup, especially in the magnums, but when I'm feeling honery I'll switch over to H110.
Regards, John
1. It burns cleaner.
2. It is cheaper and it goes farther (more loads per pound).
3. There are few pistol cartridges that it won't work for.
4. It is not position sensitive so it performs well even in big
cases.
5. It meters better than Unique. Unique tends to have metering issues in inclimate weather.
As already stated it is a great plinking/target powder but isn't for hot loads. In my neck of the woods it usually runs $2-4.00 and pound cheaper than other powders.