Canine582 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Which of these two do you use and your point of view. Of course I'm loading for .45 ACP Thanks in advance Edited January 9, 2017 by Canine582 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 For 45, neither. Clays is my (and many others) go to 45 powderSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A4ME Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I've been using Unique for .45 acp (and other handgun cartridges) since I started reloading in 1978 or 79. Especially when reloading lead bullets. I've tried AA#5, Red Dot, and Bullseye (bullseye's not bad, I just usually use Unique). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 2 hours ago, M1A4ME said: I've been using Unique for .45 acp since 1978. Haven't they changed the formulation for Unique powder since 1978? Thought I heard it is a completely different powder now than it was??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canine582 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 I haven't used Unique in over ten years. One question is, would Universal be cleaner burning, I know it meters well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmb Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Universal meters better and is cleaner than Unique. I've worked up accurate loads with Universal in 45 Auto but unless it's loaded up to Speer's max I've gotten unburned powder kernels with it. At Hodgdon's max It's pretty bad. Don't have that problem with Universal in mid-range 357 Magnum and 45 Colt. Since I've found WST that is my go to powder for 45 Auto. Universal gets used only in 357 and 45 Colt cases now, where it shines; very accurate and clean burning. Given a choice between Universal or Unique for 45 Auto I would choose Universal but I would choose a faster powder over either. I've used Clays in 45 Auto and didn't care for it. It doesn't meter well in my Uniflow. WST, being a ball powder, meters flawlessly and is more accurate to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybayonet Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 My dream load for my 1911 is 6.5gr unique behind a 230gr fmj rn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 5.80w/230gr lead or coated is a nice mid range laod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 When I tested Unique and Universal for my 45 ACP loads, I found Universal to meter better and Unique to shoot cleaner. I didn't like either. I prefer faster powders. I like WST, Clays and Clay Dot a lot; however, my current go to powders are e3 for bullseye and steel and S1000 for Major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Universal will only be "cleaner" if you load at the higher end of the load range. It doesn't burn well at lower pressures, so at the low end of the range, expect to find unburned powder everywhere. Unless you're looking for maximum impact (i.e. for bowling pin shooting on deep tables), one of the much faster powders will serve you better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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