[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hodgdon US 869 Powder

Posted: 7/31/2015 7:45:24 AM EDT

Has anyone used the US 869 powder with the Amax or heavier bullet? Hodgdon says it's good for the 750 to 800 grain range. A friend of mine bought some for a magnum caliber he's shooting and brought it to my attention. Told him I'd post it here and find out any info that was available. I'm currently using H50 BMG with good results but still looking at other powders. Thanks.

Posted: 7/31/2015 8:25:42 AM EDT

[#1]

Stay with H50BMG, or Reloder-50.

US869 has been reported to be extremely temperature sensitive, although I have no knowledge as I have not used it.
V.V. 20N29 is also temperature sensitive, but a good powder if rounds are pre-heated to 110-130 degrees.

Virgin H5010 is good if of the original mix, later mixes are 10% hotter than earlier and have caused some issues.

I do not use pull-down powders.

Posted: 8/5/2015 5:01:38 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks for the info. I'll stick with the H50 and try some Reloder-50 this Fall.

Posted: 8/6/2015 10:20:53 PM EDT

[#3]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought US869 was more suitable for the 650 ish grain bullets and Reloader 50 was a better choice for 750 and above?

Posted: 8/6/2015 10:24:56 PM EDT

[#4]

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Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought US869 was more suitable for the 650 ish grain bullets and Reloader 50 was a better choice for 750 and above?

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In generalities, you are correct SIR.

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