another .45 powder question

[psk145]

I've searched for info powders and .45, and it seems that 231 or Clays are popular choices.

Is one cleaner than the other? Im mostly plinking with my TRP Operator and H&K USC 45, and Im really anal about cleaning. So cleaner is better.

Also, for Clays, is it plain Clays or Universal Clays?

TIA.
Charles

[xrMike]

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=192714&highlight=clays+universal

From what I remember, the clays stuff has a softer feel to it than 231, it's cleaner burning, and a pound of it nets you more rounds because you use a smaller charge weight (compared to 231).

[ar15barrels]

I think universal clays is probably cleaner than 231, but look at Vitavouri powders to be some of the cleanest burning powders available.

[eaglemike]

Clays (just plain Clays) is VERY clean buring, cleaner than bullseye or 231. International Clays is a little slower, still very clean burning. Universal is slower yet, and not as clean until the pressures rise a bit. Universal is pretty close to Unique.

In the past couple of years I've tested all of these for use in revolver competition, both .38 special and .45ACP. Cleanliness is very important if you're reloading on the clock.

all the best,

Mike

[olegk]

I had very good result with light loads (plain Clays). Very clean birning.
For full power load I am using 231. Good enough for me.

[NRAhighpowershooter]

I use Clays because I can use it for my trap loads as well

[CAT_101]

Clays here as well. More rounds per Lb. and very clean compaired to others I have used.

[psk145]

thanks for the info guys. Looks like I cant go wrong with Clays.