Alternative powders

[alanwk]

I am looking for an alternative to Alliant Unique powder. All serious suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

[bigbossman]

There are a lot of powders that overlap with Unique in various pistol loads. 2400, Bullseye, Herco, and 700x come to mind.

What are you using it for? That might help narrow it down some.

[edgerly779]

Look it up on burn rate chart. See what calibers and find another powder for same bullet loading data..

[tabascoz28]

Alliant Unique is used for handgun and shotshells I think.

[sghart]

If you could give us a few calibers to go on I'm sure that we could give you some choices.

After the first Obama shortages I did a work up on my favorite loads and alternatives with several different powders just in case I got caught short again.


Steve in N CA

[hundy]

I would suggest Hodgdon Universal. I attached the chart I use below to compare powders.

Good luck,

Jay

[TomReloaded]

Basically anything is a good replacement for unique. It doesn't do anything you can't get from another powder that meters better.

[sofbak]

^^^^^Amen to that!

[alanwk]

I will be reloading 9mm 115g
45acp 230g
and 40S&W 180g

[sofbak]

Accurate Arms #2, #5, or #7
Bullseye
W231
HP38

Bullet weights/surface materials have an influence on powder choice as well. Provide that for each caliber, and peeps here can provide more specific answers.

[pennstater]

I would suggest Hodgdon Universal. I attached the chart I use below to compare powders.

Good luck,

Jay

This!^^^. Universal is a superb powder for your needs.

MLC

[Sandspider500]

Be-86 is the powder

[sirgrumps]

Accurate #5
WSF
800x

[alanwk]

If you could give us a few calibers to go on I'm sure that we could give you some choices.

After the first Obama shortages I did a work up on my favorite loads and alternatives with several different powders just in case I got caught short again.


Steve in N CA

Thank you for your reply.
9mm 115g
40 SW 180g
45 acp 230g
Thanks again

[AGGRO]

Where are you located?