Here`s a link to some info:

http://www.shooterspagetx.com/rio/compo ... owders.htm

Regards , Pete

 

Thank you Pete,

But I suppose either something has changed or one of them is wrong. :?

http://www.maxamcomponents.com/en/outdo ... ts/powders

 

I have some CSB-5 , so I can assure you that it looks exactly like the pic. (Grey)

Can`t say for sure on the other ones as I have not actually seen them.

Regards , Pete

 

I don't know about CSB-6, but CSB-1 and CSB-5 are similar hue's, but do have different tints. CSB-1 is a little darker, while CSB-5 is a little lighter with an every so slight green tint.

 

Thank you. I think Maxam liked grey color but unsuccessful about tints CSB-1 and CSB-5 are grey. Now I almost assume that CSB-6 is too.

Probably Rio Target Trap 24 g (7/8 oz) and/or 21 g (3/4 oz) shotshells containing CSB6. Did you see theirs?

 

Thank you. I think Maxam liked grey color but unsuccessful about tints

I would agree with that. But as an OEM-only powder manufacturer, I don't know how important it was for them to make them extremely visible identifiable. The letters on the orange label on the side of the cardboard barrel seem plenty "visible" to me. Maybe they will put colored "dots" in their retail canister powder, even tho they don't have to.

Probably Rio Target Trap 24 g (7/8 oz) and/or 21 g (3/4 oz) shotshells containing CSB6.

Could be, but I was under the impression (based on powder amount) that the powder in a factory Rio 3/4 ounce 12-gauge load was actually CSB-5. But I don't know for sure.

Did you see theirs?

I did, yes. But I'd have to open up another factory Rio 3/4 ounce load (which I have), and photograph that powder next to a pile of CSB-5 to see how similar looking they are. I can do that.

Do you have access to CSB-6? As I recall, there was a gun shop in Illinois which was selling CSB-6.

 

No I can not access but is already possible to find in shotshells. In case of urgency

These powders have different densities and burn rates. So we can measure their velocities and identify (I suppose).

Obviously the color is not a problem for reloader. The type of powder is written on the canister. I just want to learn what do they use in manufactured shotshells.

 

Where are their powders available from?

 

Where are their powders available from?

CSB-5 can be gotten from American Reloading (under their label of "Comercial #5), and CSB-1 from Hi-Tech Ammo. If you order from American Reloading, use the code: 10OFFSHOTGUNWORLD to get a $10 discount.

I've seen two CSB-6 offerings so far, but they were out of local gun shops.

The Marengo Gun Shop in Illinois was offering Maxam CSB-6 at on time :

But American Reloading is still your best bet, really great folks they are too.

Pressures are good up to ~18 grains in 1 oz, and ~17 grain in 1-1/8 oz:

In my 1-ounce loads in Gun clubs, CSB-5 really performs well:

But if you REALLY want a soft shooting 1-ounce load, try this out:

American Reloading's Commercial #5 (CSB-5) has made me re-discover the Claybuster CB6100. With the larger flake (large flattened spherical ball), there is no flakes getting past the lip on the powder cup on the CB6100. I don't know what it is about the CB6100, but it is really a noticeably softer shooter than the Gualandi GU-1225's.

 

Does it really matter what it looks like? I understand it's nice to have the visual verification but I can read a label...I personally feel that is good enough.

Thanks for your load sharing pub. I am liking the csb1. Your 1 1/8 oz load for csb5 looks good.

 

Thanks for the info. I emailed RIO about powder availability and they told me it is not available to retail consumers........since RIO is owned by Maxam,I am confused. For 3/34, looks like I would need the CSB6 - anyone have that?

 

Thanks for the info. I emailed RIO about powder availability and they told me it is not available to retail consumers........since RIO is owned by Maxam, i am confused

Ruh roh, here we go again. I think I'll go hit my head against a wall for the rest of the day now. :roll: :roll:

 

What the hell is that supposed to mean????

 

What the hell is that supposed to mean????

I swore I would stay away from this topic, but since your a Florida guy, I'll jump in just to tell you to search MAXAM powder or the powder shortage threads, then you will know...

For starters, try this one: MAXAM POWDER

 

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