mineralman55 Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 A friend recently gave me a bunch of reloading consumables, including a new bottle of IMR 700X. Now, I tried that powder once 30 years ago. I shot accurately enough, but feeds like crap through a Uniflo. I thought why not try it again? First throw, JAM. Those big fat gummy flakes seized the drum on the powder measure. I took it apart, cleaned the gummy residue out, reassembled, re-filled it. JAM. This stuff still sucks.I'm going to give it to my daughter and let her light it off. At least someone will get some enjoyment out of this crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I've got a sealed metal can of 700X from the late 70's. Thought about using it for 45ACP but maybe I'll just leave it sealed now..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted October 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 You have to weigh each load with the flake powders. Benefits are great ! Its just a PITA to use, very time consuming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGoose Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Busy day for me in the reloading room today;Sorted through 1K pieces of LC brass I bought from Tim (USMC_0317_SS), by the way if you need some 308 brass I would highly recommend Tim, hes a great guy, he sent me a tracking number the next day, and I got the package in the mail just a few days later.Been working up a load for my 7mm Rem Mag for hunting season so loaded up 10 more of those.Then I completely disassembled my G27 cleaned it and then dropped in the sonic cleaner for a few minutes, dried it off with the air hose, reassembled and put a couple drops of Gun Butter in the right places, 10 years old and at 1200 rounds now it runs like a top. ;-) Edited October 5, 2015 by GreyGoose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 You have to weigh each load with the flake powders. Benefits are great ! Its just a PITA to use, very time consuming.I like and have used a lot of Red Dot over the years. It too is a flake, but it feeds well. Zip is a flake and it feeds and performs well. There are too many other quality, fast burning pistol powders to waste time on 700X. Ramshot Competition first comes to mind (it is fantastic), as does AA#2, Solo 1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I like and have used a lot of Red Dot over the years. It too is a flake, but it feeds well. Zip is a flake and it feeds and performs well. There are too many other quality, fast burning pistol powders to waste time on 700X. Ramshot Competition first comes to mind (it is fantastic), as does AA#2, Solo 1000.I love Red Dot! But it doesn't do well with autopresses on dropping powder, for "smaller charges".Everyone had told me not to use it for 9mm. Had to learn for myself. Hand weighed 50 charges, tested them out, worked great! Set it up on the autopress for 3.2gr IIRC. Checked the first 5 powder drops or so and they were good but apparently only from the extra jiggling to get those cases out. Loaded 100 up. Went to the range.The first mag was okay, the next one was like shooting .38 Super. Stop. Check the cases. Perfectly flattened primers. Yay. Time to pull bullets. The remaining powder charges ranged from 2.4grs up to 4.4grs. Wwoooo!!Now my small caliber Red Dot is all hand measured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 The remaining powder charges ranged from 2.4grs up to 4.4grs. Wwoooo!!Now my small caliber Red Dot is all hand measured.Give AA#2 a try. It meters beautifully.Okay, now having said that, yes, I know AA#2 is rarer than hens' teeth these days. Go to Powder Valley Inc. and look under Shooters World. Clean Shot is supposed to be close enough to AA#2 as to be indistinguishable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Found this FYI : http://www.rifleshootermag.com/news/imr-4007-ssc-powder-recall/ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Tuesday I de-primed, sized, swaged and trimmed 100 pieces of Lake City .308/7.62 brass and last night I wet tumbled and primed the cases. Tonight I will load them with IMR 4064 and Nosler 175 gn. HPBT projectiles. Once I finish this I can do my final sight ins as deer season starts on the 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFail Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Today I'm sitting here at my reloading spot & thinking what the heck do I wanna do. I have s loads of prepped brass good to go, lots of pills, lots of powders, all the equipment I need. I reckon I'll just go for it. It's been a hella long time. Cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 You got it get busy! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 After years of putting off getting one, I purchased the RCBS auto powder drop connector for my 4x4. First I loaded up a bunch of 44 mag with Trail Boss without a hiccup. Because of TB's shape it doesn't always play nicely, but I dialed in 7.1 grains for my 44mag load, and in 10 consecutive throws I measured it never varied from 7.1. Tried it next with Silhouette powder in .45acp and it was likewise spot on with every throw, never varied. I think the smooth, consistent motion helps with the consistency of the powder throws, even small volumes.Man, I wish I'd bought this years ago. It's the bees' knees. MOV_3778.3gp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Some powders don't play well with any auto drop measurer , IMR 4064 is one of them , most pistol powders run well in them , as does Ball powders . Sure makes reloading it go faster . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Deprimed , Cleaned and Polished 800 plus rounds of 45acp brass ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Its been a month or so since i reloded longshot for .45. Looking to do a run of .223 for a friend and ran into an issue. I have an rcbs powder charge that i left about an inch of ( longshot) powder in the tube, today i emptied what was left and had alot of stuck pow at the bottom of the cylinder?! With my mits i cant scrape it off? I used a brush and removed a bunch but its very dirty! Any thoughts to prevent and or clean a powder charger form sticky powder? Garage bench so im guessing moisture is the cause? Maybe some static from the plastic or chemical reaction? Maybe i missed the maitnence part in the instructions that i dont have ... Had to start here first. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Its been a month or so since i reloded longshot for .45. Looking to do a run of .223 for a friend and ran into an issue. I have an rcbs powder charge that i left about an inch of ( longshot) powder in the tube, today i emptied what was left and had alot of stuck pow at the bottom of the cylinder?! With my mits i cant scrape it off? I used a brush and removed a bunch but its very dirty! Any thoughts to prevent and or clean a powder charger form sticky powder? Garage bench so im guessing moisture is the cause? Maybe some static from the plastic or chemical reaction? Maybe i missed the maitnence part in the instructions that i dont have ... Had to start here first. Thanks for your help!Take a fabric softner rag after that and wipe it out. Those usually work to not only wipe out the "sticky" (probably static stuck) particles, but they will also take care of residual static charge buildup on powder measurer plastic parts.Hope that helps, and don't leave powder in your measurer next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Well, I"m a very bad reloader , because I leave Powder in mine all the time , if I plan on using the same Powder with in a short period of time . When switching Powders or emptying the Powder Measure , I just make sure I cycle it a few times for any loose Powder Granule's to drop out & load up the different Powder right after . The chance of one of the Powder flakes or what ever , mixing with another Powder , is not going to be an issue . A Garage not climate controlled is going to cause havoc on your reloading equipment & constant attention will be needed all the time . My old Redding , has a removable Powder holding Tube & I can wipe it & the Main body out with a Paper towel , if needed .I can tell you , I haven't done it in years . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Bubba's suggestion is a good one on the dryer sheets. Powder will have a chemical reaction if left in the powder measure long enough but it's pretty benign. Basically it will discolor or cloud up the plastic tube of the powder measure, doesn't hurt anything at all. Leaving powder in the measure for long periods really doesn't affect it unless, as SS said, moisture or humidity is a factor. Edited March 4, 2016 by 392heminut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Thanks fellas. Yep climate controled garage but not on all the time. I youtubed it and found a guy that uses a light wipe down with alchol. That worked pretty quick. Im defitnetly gonna use a dryer sheet as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks fellas. Yep climate controled garage but not on all the time. I youtubed it and found a guy that uses a light wipe down with alchol. That worked pretty quick. Im defitnetly gonna use a dryer sheet as well!Yor killing me Sketch, llol ! That's like reloading in the bathroom while your wife is taking a shower.Doesn't it rain every day there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Yes but its all the room i get with 3 girl and two dogs! The reason i dont leave the heat on : 4 bays with 15' cealings is gun money out the door when a door gets opened! I will make sure i empty the pow after i load from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Resurrected this thread from the grave. Just loaded up 170 .44 Mag with 22.9 gr of H110 and Hornady xtp 240 gr hollowpoints. Next up, 120 7.62x51. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sisco Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Finished the 120 7.62. Eased back on the load a bit, want to see how it groups. 39.6 gr RL15 behind 175 gr Sierra BTHP. M-80 Brass. 44 Mag reloads shoot well. Close to Hornady factory load power. Edited October 11, 2016 by Sisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRS Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Trimmed a bunch of 25/06 with my 12 yr old tonight to help him configure his final deer load. Wish him luck guys, we want to put meat in the freezer, but also would luv for him to hang his first worthwhile buck on the wall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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