Clays vs. Red Dot

Ulysses said:

UltraMag said:

Ulysses said:

but for light to moderate loads at moderate velocities in Win AA or Rem STS hulls, I haven't found ANY powder that will equal Clays.

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E3 doesn't equal clays?

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That's correct! Clays is not only more versatile, but it is usually cheaper too. For example, in the Win AA hulls, loading 7/8 ounce of shot, E3 has a velocity range of 1200 fps to 1300 fps, while Clays has a range of 1200 fps to 1350 fps. Therefore, Clays is more versatile.

Also, in the 1 ounce loads using Win AA hulls, E3 has a velocity range of 1150 fps to 1290 fps, while Clays has a range of 1125 fps to 1290 fps. Again, Clays is more versatile.

In the 1 1/8 ounce loads, both powders have the same velocity range of 1090 fps to 1200 fps.

So there you have it! Clays is more versatile and cheaper than E3. Although I don't have the numbers at my fingertips, I think you will see similar differences between Clays and Red Dot, again with the edge going to Clays. As I said, I've sliced it and diced it numerous times over the past 7 or 8 years and haven't found a powder as versatile and easy to use as Clays. If anyone knows of a more versatile powder in the velocity ranges I've indicated, let me know and I'll check it out.

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