Which surplus powders?

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:15 am

Like many people, I'm going to place a bulk order for powder from Pat's Reloading http://www.patsreloading.com/patsrel/prices.htm.
For this order, I'd like to limit myself to 3 powders, to be used in the following calibers: 7.62 x 39, .30-30, .38-55, .38/.357, .41 mag, .44 mag. Among the powders I'm considering are wc820, wc 860, and Salut (Russian Unique).
Anybody have experience with this stuff? Alternatives?

mikld · Post by **mikld** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:44 am

Pat is swamped with orders. My order for WC820 has been waiting since November.

But, that's not what you asked! Sorry

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:03 pm

I'm glad you mentioned it. I heard he was backed up about 4-6 weeks.
Still, I haven't found his selection or pricing elsewhere.

Buck Elliott · Post by **Buck Elliott** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:46 pm

Selection & pricing mean nothing if they don't have any stock...

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:00 pm

Selection & pricing mean nothing if they don't have any stock...

If it's true, you're correct.
What sources do you recommend?

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:56 pm

I have been using WC820(n) for the 357 and 44Mag with good results. My batch of surplus WC820(n) is the equiv to AA#9. Junior has some good info on the WC820 on his site. He has the same lot I have.

Testing Surplus Powder WC820(n)
http://castbullet.com/reload/wc820.htm

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:37 pm

Thanks much, Steve.

J35 · Post by **J35** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:52 am

homefront wrote:Like many people, I'm going to place a bulk order for powder from Pat's Reloading http://www.patsreloading.com/patsrel/prices.htm.
For this order, I'd like to limit myself to 3 powders, to be used in the following calibers: 7.62 x 39, .30-30, .38-55, .38/.357, .41 mag, .44 mag. Among the powders I'm considering are wc820, wc 860, and Salut (Russian Unique).
Anybody have experience with this stuff? Alternatives?

Hi

I don't believe you would be happy with the wc860 in any of the cartridges you list.

It is slower than 4831.

I think I would double up on the 820 , it works well for medium to full snort loads in the magnum handgun cartridges.

Also does well for reduced cast loads in the 30-30, might work the same in the 7.62x39 and 38-55.

The wc 297 sounds interesting, but no experience with it.

If you could find some wc846 , it would work well in the 30-30, usually loads the same as BL-C2.

good shooting

JohndeFresno · Post by **JohndeFresno** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:52 pm

homefront wrote:
Selection & pricing mean nothing if they don't have any stock...
If it's true, you're correct.
What sources do you recommend?

Two other powder suppliers, FYI -
http://www.gibrass.com/gunpowder.html (Currently has powder similar to IMR4198, 8lbs @$12.50 lb)
http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/ (8 days behind, right now)

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