Oops Missed Again Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) I've read a couple of threads on 12 gauge loads using Bullseye pistol powder. As I have unearthed a few pounds of it I was keen to find out how people got on with it. Oh and before some of you start to give me warnings I was thinking of a smidgen of Bullseye and 1oz of the black round stuff Edited February 17, 2011 by Oops Missed Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Here you go have a read. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=39421 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Don't trust any loading data you get off forums for using bullseye in shotgun cartridges. Its very fast burning and if the makers don't recommend it there is a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 bullseye is way faster than vectan AS, so should give high pressure slower speeds (1oz lead load) it is awsome for light loads, it shoots them fast. another very similar powder is hodgdon titewad. it is extremely usefull, i load 12g subsonic 32g lead loads, it is amazingly clean (normal pressure loads.) it will burn at low pressure, it gives poor speed with 32g loads. (with pressure !) cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 i cant find any shotshell data for it? it apears to be superceeded by alliant "extralite" (powder name) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Missed Again Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Here you go have a read. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=39421 Thanks Andy but is that the correct link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Missed Again Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) Don't trust any loading data you get off forums for using bullseye in shotgun cartridges. Its very fast burning and if the makers don't recommend it there is a reason. The makers say it is principally a handgun powder but can be used for "12 Gauge Light Target Loads" taken from the 2004 Alliant Reloaders Guide. I just wondered if anyone had tried it. Edited February 18, 2011 by Oops Missed Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) At your service! The only load I can find is from a 2nd edition of the ClayGame Catalogue: Circa 1991 It is listed under '12 gauge: For 2" guns' (I think Ian meant 2" chambered guns!) The cartridge case ('hull' - I hate that word!) is 52mm, The primer is a CCI 209, The charge is 18 grains. The wad system is a plastic obturator (or 'gas seal' - I hate that word!) and 1/2" (12.5mm) fibre wad. The shot load is 7/8ounce (24.85gram) Closed with a card and rolled turnover. Edited February 18, 2011 by Floating Chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Missed Again Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks very much, I will give that a try and then post the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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