FAQ - 11 (Powder Choice)

Published on March 29, 2010
Duration: 3:58

This FAQ video by Hickok45 focuses on safe powder choices for handloaders, emphasizing the preference for bulky powders. Bulky powders offer a visual safety margin by making double charges or overcharges immediately apparent, as excess powder will spill from the case. Specific examples like Accurate Arms #7 for 9mm and comparing Alliant Unique to 2400 for .44 caliber loads illustrate this principle.

Quick Summary

Hickok45 prefers bulky powders for reloading safety. Their larger volume allows for easy visual inspection of powder charges, preventing dangerous double charges. For example, Accurate Arms #7 is used for 9mm, and Alliant Unique is noted as bulkier than 2400 for .44 Magnum.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Disclaimer
  2. 00:40Why Bulky Powders Are Safer
  3. 01:529mm Powder Example (Accurate Arms #7)
  4. 02:20Comparing Alliant Unique & 2400

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Hickok45 prefer bulky powders for reloading?

Hickok45 prefers bulky powders primarily for safety. Their larger volume makes it easy to visually detect if a case is undercharged, correctly charged, or dangerously double-charged, as excess powder will spill out.

What powder does Hickok45 use for 9mm loads?

Hickok45 mentions using Accurate Arms #7 for his 9mm loads. He demonstrates how a double charge would cause the powder to spill over, serving as an immediate visual safety warning.

How do Alliant Unique and 2400 compare for .44 Magnum reloading?

For .44 Special and .44 Magnum, Alliant Unique is bulkier than 2400. This means Unique requires about half the weight for similar power, making it safer against double-charging due to its larger volume.

Why won't Hickok45 provide specific reloading load data?

Hickok45 avoids providing specific load data due to liability concerns. He strongly encourages viewers to conduct their own thorough research and consult reliable sources for safe and accurate reloading information.

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