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Post by longrange on Feb 19, 2017 10:49:05 GMT -5
Does anyone know if Norma 200 or 201 has been tried in a .45 caliber muzzleloader? According to the handload.com burn rate chart, they're right in there with 4198 reloader 7 and 3031. They are extruded powders, so they should work with a bushing. Just wondering.
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Post by dennis on Feb 19, 2017 13:25:43 GMT -5
Yes, RB mentioned these powders as reliable ignition in a post but I did not see any load data. I would maybe check with Richard to see if he has tried them or maybe someone else has and will chime in. That post was on doug's.
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Post by Richard on Feb 19, 2017 14:30:06 GMT -5
Have not tried either of them YET! I think I have some Norma 201. Norma 200 is close to 4198 but 201 looks about the same or a bit slower than 3031. I am not overly choked up with 3031 as you have to use too much. Norma is not readily available at my LGS so I don't know as I would go out of my way to get any. I might pack 80 gr. into a vial and light off a 300 XTP as see what it produces? The think is, I have powders like 2015, H-322, N-130. N-133, N-135, Varget not to mention a dozen others that I could also play with. The 200 could be a viable powder? If you got some or can get some, let us know how it works? There again, if it is no better than 4198 which is easier to get and cheaper, makes no sense to pursue it? One of the reasons I don't mess much anymore with N-130? If I find a good load and can't get any more, than I am wasting my time.
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Post by Richard on Feb 20, 2017 15:49:38 GMT -5
BTW, its Norma 203 that I have, not the 200 or 201!
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Post by longrange on Feb 20, 2017 21:14:35 GMT -5
Since the Western Powders burn rate chart shows Norma 200 to be the same as H and IMR 4198,should itbe considered safe to use the same amount of Norma 200 as as the IMR 4198 that i`ve been using?
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Post by Richard on Feb 21, 2017 5:04:58 GMT -5
If I was going to use it, I would start a few grains under, just like the advice in all reloading scenarios! Start low and work up!
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