Tom,
I've studied the question of which powder to use for most of my 12 gauge reloading on several occasions. Based on MY criteria of flexibility to load light to moderate loads at various velocities (mostly on the LOWER end of the velocity scale), I haven't found anything to equal Clays powder.
Sometimes I want to load 7/8 ounce, sometimes 1 ounce, and even occasionally a slow/moderate velocity 1 1/8 ounce load. When you factor in the flexibility of one powder to do it all for what I'm looking for, Clays just can't be beat. Yes, some powders may be cheaper, and some may be more patriotic, and some may be better if you like loading heavy, fast loads, 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.
I've studied the question of which powder to use for most of my 12 gauge reloading on several occasions. Based on MY criteria of flexibility to load light to moderate loads at various velocities (mostly on the LOWER end of the velocity scale), I haven't found anything to equal Clays powder.
Sometimes I want to load 7/8 ounce, sometimes 1 ounce, and even occasionally a slow/moderate velocity 1 1/8 ounce load. When you factor in the flexibility of one powder to do it all for what I'm looking for, Clays just can't be beat. Yes, some powders may be cheaper, and some may be more patriotic, and some may be better if you like loading heavy, fast loads, 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.
