Universal Clays is now back on the shelves. It is made in Canada, not Australia. Hodgen is calling it "Universal", with no mention of Clays.
I have dozens of powers in the bunker; some of them by the 45 pound drum. I load dozens of different calibers and have done load development for most of them.
When it comes to handgun, most loads were developed for accuracy. Occasionally, I load for power, just for giggles.
I really prefer powders that measure through my powder throwers smoothly. Some flake powders bind up a thrower.
For accuracy pistol loads, I have been using a fast powder, TiteGroup. I just finished my third 8 pounder of TG. It is accurate, measures well and burns clean.
Before TiteGroup, I used IMR7625. It measured well and made accurate ammo. It is a medium speed powder, similar in speed to Unique. It has been discontinued.
Universal is also similar in speed to Unique. If you don't see load data for it, use the Unique Start data and develop from there. If you want to stock a minimum number of different powders, Universal is a good choice. It makes very good (accurate) medium power loads and can be used to make a fairly stout load. Although you will still need Blue Dot or Win 296 or H 110 for you max velocity fireball loads.
Some powders are great for max loads and high velocity. e.g. Win 296 or H 110 But these powders cannot be downloaded to moderate pressure. They only work at high pressure.
Unique got its name because when it was introduced it was unique. It worked well at max pressure and also worked well at medium pressure. Universal is about the same speed, meters much better and seems to have a broad and useful load range.
I just made a batch of 44 Mag and 45 Colt ammo with cast bullets. Best accuracy I ever had.
44 Mag 240 SWC 9.0 g Univ. 1,040 fps
45 Colt 255 SWC 8.0 g Univ 900 fps
I have dozens of powers in the bunker; some of them by the 45 pound drum. I load dozens of different calibers and have done load development for most of them.
When it comes to handgun, most loads were developed for accuracy. Occasionally, I load for power, just for giggles.
I really prefer powders that measure through my powder throwers smoothly. Some flake powders bind up a thrower.
For accuracy pistol loads, I have been using a fast powder, TiteGroup. I just finished my third 8 pounder of TG. It is accurate, measures well and burns clean.
Before TiteGroup, I used IMR7625. It measured well and made accurate ammo. It is a medium speed powder, similar in speed to Unique. It has been discontinued.
Universal is also similar in speed to Unique. If you don't see load data for it, use the Unique Start data and develop from there. If you want to stock a minimum number of different powders, Universal is a good choice. It makes very good (accurate) medium power loads and can be used to make a fairly stout load. Although you will still need Blue Dot or Win 296 or H 110 for you max velocity fireball loads.
Some powders are great for max loads and high velocity. e.g. Win 296 or H 110 But these powders cannot be downloaded to moderate pressure. They only work at high pressure.
Unique got its name because when it was introduced it was unique. It worked well at max pressure and also worked well at medium pressure. Universal is about the same speed, meters much better and seems to have a broad and useful load range.
I just made a batch of 44 Mag and 45 Colt ammo with cast bullets. Best accuracy I ever had.
44 Mag 240 SWC 9.0 g Univ. 1,040 fps
45 Colt 255 SWC 8.0 g Univ 900 fps
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