is hodgdon 777 FFFG safe in .32 rimfire?

[gutinater]

Is hodgdon 777 FFFG safe to use in my 32 rimfire reloading kit? Do I pack the shells completely full like I would with real black powder? What do you guys use for powder in your kits?

 

[DEZ]

No air space but also do not compress 777 as dangerous pressure curves can result
I use 777 in my pistols all the time I just seat the bullet so it just touches the powder Hodgdon website says do not compress

 

[meo1981]

I think they recommend FFg for cartridge arms.

 

[gutinater]

No FFFG in small pistol cartridges? Is this unsafe, or less safe than FFG or neither?

 

[NorthCoastBigBore]

the 777 load data notes do state specifically that ONLY the ffg is to be used for cartridges. They do not explain.

h ttp://www.hodgdon.com/loading.html

Any reason you don't want to use Goex?

Trailboss is another potential option, they have a pretty simple method for figuring out a "safe" load.

 

[gutinater]

goex isnt available at any of the shops in town at the moment. Where have you been getting it from?

 

[NorthCoastBigBore]

Hmmm maybe I better stock up, local shop has it on the shelf.

I've heard rumours the supply was getting low but these guys have been carrying it so figured it was just a rumour.