Have I been screwed buying unique powder ?

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I'm on the road right now. I stopped at a store to buy dies for 223 because I want to reload for my AR15. I already reload 9mm for my handguns and didn't have my reloading book but the guy sold me Unique powder saying I'd be OK for a wide range of recipes.

Like I said I'm on the road and can't confirm if I'll be able to find recipes for this with 55gr boat tail bullets. Was it a good choice ? The more I look the less I'm confortable with it.

Thanks !
 
Unique is a shotgun and pistol powder.

It will not be well suited to loading for your .223.

It may be usable with very light charges, but will be a long ways from a versatile propellant for your use.

I'd suggest a different powder for your .223. Alliant has several recipes with Reloader 10X in their online data. That might be a good start for your .223.
 
here are some proven powders for the AR in 223.

H335
748
4895
varget
3031
4064
benchmark
N135
N140
Rl15

If they have rifle powder they must have at least one of these...

A fast powder like Unique could make a plinking load but port pressure might be so low the action won't cycle. You have been lead astray. A very poor recommendation.
 
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