surplus powder 2
bought the unknown surplus powder they are calling it federal dm
loaded 3.0 grains in 38 special with 150 grain semi wad cutter. shot to same point as my target loads with 3 grains of bullseye. maybe this was not a bad buy
loaded 3.0 grains in 38 special with 150 grain semi wad cutter. shot to same point as my target loads with 3 grains of bullseye. maybe this was not a bad buy
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If the load works the same as Bullseye and you shoot that load a lot, then it probably was a good buy. the problem is that it probably isn't Bullseye so it is dangerous to use the powder in other loads using Bullseye data. Just because it matches one load doesn't mean that it's the same for others. 0 -
Interesting, how much was it per pound?
added Price seems to be on the high side to me, so it should come with some tested loading data. On the other hand you are shooting.0 -
Ya got health care coverage, right ? 0 -
cost of powder was 81.00 for 3 pounds. person I got it from say they have loaded it I 45acp behind 230 grain round nose and have had no problems with it 0 -
I think a lot of people are being nervous nellies about this. Surplus powders from a reputable dealer are a known commodity. The dealer wouldn't sell it if he didn't have a pretty damned good idea about burn rate, with recommendations to match. Are they exact? Well, no, but the old adage, 'start low, work up' would be in play here.
Now if you just got a jug of unmarked powder from joe nobody, then I would say 'your risk.'0 -
Why use an unknown powder to replace Bullseye if the cost of the unknown powder is similar to or greater than the cost of Bullseye? I was sure I have seen Bullseye available in gun shops for around $27.00 a pound.
Now, if it had been an 8 lb keg for that price it might be tempting !
Dan R0
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