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Just picked up 2 lbs of Shooters World powder from the LGS because it was about all they had in stock and was $20lb so I figured I would give it a whirl. Loaded up a ladder of "Clean Shot" with 125gr 9mm FMJs over 4-4.5grs just to test it out. The stuff is actually rather impressive. Burns super clean, meters great and the accuracy is better than what I can shoot. Seems to be on par with Titegroup. Still have to test out the "Tactical Rifle" and then move into working up loads for cast.
I use Shooters World "Blackout" powder in my .300 Blackout and am very pleased with it. This powder is supposed to be similar to AA1680. It burns clean and the accuracy is very good. Good price too.
Ken
My local powder prices are borderline obscene. Paid $32 for the last pound of Longshot I picked up so its great knowing that in a pinch between online orders or gun shows that this powder is a very cost efficient option in a pinch. Some of the guys at the range were telling me that there is a local guy that is a rep and sells it for 15 bucks a pound. I'm going to see if I can't track him down and if this is true I will be stocking up on an 8lber or two.
I haven't seen the Shooter's World powder yet. I use a lot of Titegroup for my 45acp. If I see some I will have to give a shot. Thanks for the info.
Never heard of it. Thanks for the info.
Shiloh
Its apparently a powder from the Czech Republic, I had never heard of it either. If it weren't for being in a bind and few options locally, my patriotism would have prevented me from buying it. I put about 300 rounds downrange yesterday and normally Longshot will leave my Glock all kinds of sooty, this stuff is really clean. Im impressed with it so far.
Some of the places that Shooters World powder are available are Powder Valley and North Georgia Reloading. I have become a real fan of their "Blackout" powder.
Ken
Never heard of it but will keep an eye out for it.
Yes, powder prices have become obscene along with primers, but I buy what I can find as it beats not being able to get any.
Selway Armory had a sale on small rifle primers last week, not sure if its still going but I picked up 10,000 for 20 bucks a thousand. Think Cabelas is doing something similar right now.
If this is the Lovex brand powder, I have used different types of it and love it. I cannot remember the designation but they have a powder that is very similar to AA5744 (if not exactly the same) which costs less and is available. Lovex powder is very good stuff, IMHO.
Several months ago I picked up a couple of pound's of the shooters world powder from North Georgia Reloading. ( The store is only two miles from my home) I never took the time until a couple of months ago to get serious with my test rounds in my 45 acp. I was happy with the results ! I know N Ga Reloading also travels in different states and sells at the gun shows. ( And yes this is Lovex powder)Quote:
Originally Posted by skeet1
Lovex D060-01 (aka D060) is similar to AA5744. Shooters World markets (or plans to market) it as ''Cowboy''.Quote:
Originally Posted by kerreckt
I'm interestedQuote:
Originally Posted by rwadley
My understanding is that it is Lovex. Been seeing it at gunshows for several months but at the same price as others ive seen no reason to get any
SW Clean Shot = Lovex D032-03
SW Match Rifle = Lovex D073-06
SW Tactical Rifle = Lovex D073-01 (D073-08)
SW AR Plus = Lovex D073-04
SW Blackout = Lovex D063-02
SW Auto Pistol = Lovex D036-03
SW Major Pistol = Lovex D037-01
SW Heavy Pistol = Lovex D037.02
SW Ultimate Pistol = Lovex D036-07
SW Cowboy = Lovex D060-01
Quickload has them all as Lovex powders if you need starting loads.
Which shop in Tally is carrying the Shooters World Powder(s)?Quote:
Originally Posted by Coopaloop86
Thanks in advance.
I was in North Georgia Reloading today and picked up some load data sheets .I just made a scan of the Data.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/images/attach/pdf.gifhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/images/attach/pdf.gif
Thanks yancey
Their data is online: http://shootersworldsc.com/reloading-guide/
Talon Range has a decent supply of the shooters world powder in Tally.
Loaded the "tactical rifle" up with some Lee C309-170-F GC boolits out of a Marlin 336. Started at 19grs and went up to 26. Seemed to get the best accuracy at 24grs. Im going to put them through the chronograph this week and see what theyre moving at.
Attachment 173013 50 yards
Good to know....thankfully it is not Kevin's Guns as I will not do business with them again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coopaloop86
Kevins is way overpriced on everything. Academy has a tiny amount of powder for a decent price. All Talon carries is Shooters World but its decent powder and at 20 bucks a pound, you cant go wrong.
Just got back from the range. Shot some Lee 312-155 sized to .314, Hi-tech coated and GCed out of a Norinco SKS. Started at 20grains of Shooters World "Tactical Rifle" and worked up to 25. All were sized to oal of 2.20. At 20 grains I was averaging 1750fps and accuracy was ok. At 22 grains velocity was 1850 and gave me the best groups, brass was falling about 6 feet away. At 25 grains recoil was the same as a factory load if not stouter and velocity was 2100fps, groups began to noticeably open up. I forgot to grab pictures of the targets but 22 grains was fetching 1.5 inch groups at 50 yards.
As a caveat, I loaded some Lee 1oz slugs with 20grs of Shooters World "Clean Shot" and was quite impressed. It makes a great reduced recoil load and even out of my 18 inch smooth bore I could hit a man size target fairly consistently at 100 yards. I have a buckshot mold on the way and I'm thinking this is going to be the ticket for HD buckshot loads.
Jeff Bartlett now has BR2 and BR5 which are apparently Lovex powders. Has anyone here ever done business with him.
The BR2 may be D032-03 (Shooters World Cleanshot). The BR5 may be DO36 (Shooters World Auto Pistol). This is based on the general descriptions give by Jeff and the Lovex and Shooters World data books available online.
Jeff Bartlett is very easy to work with. I've purchased items from him over the years. I've never had any issue with his website (gibrass.com).
Jeff Bartlett (GI Brass) used to be one of my go-to's. I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again.
I did some research on info from ulav8r's post
Shooters World powder is Lovex powder
Clean shot- D032 -similar burn rate as Accurate#2 , Titegroup , 231 , bullseye
Clean Shot could be used for data for BR2
Ultimate Pistol-DO36-07 - similar burn rate as Unique , Auto Comp ,CFE Pistol
this is a closer match to BR5 as a similar Unique burn rate claim
Auto Pistol-DO36-03 - similar burn rate as Accurate#5 , Longshot ,HS6 , Ramshot Silhouette
witch has a slower burn rate
this info is off the ShootersWorld Powder Guide
this could be also used as a loading guide for Jeff Bartlett BR powers if indeed is a Lovex powder
there is a guide for Lovex Powder also
shootersworldpowder.com
When I first read about this powder, Lovex was calling it "Buffalo Rifle" and now it is "cowboy". At any rate it is supposed to be an easy to ignite powder very similar to 5744, which is priced as high as a giraffe's butt around here. I will buy some if it is at the next gun show, if there is any to be had, if not I'll bite the boolit and order some.Quote:
Originally Posted by rwadley
Both of the links below are actually printable booklets (direct from the SW website). The Lovex data has more loads listed. Given the current lack of H335 I ordered some AR Plus to tinker with. It shoots 200 fps faster in my 223 bolt action than the data says it should. It meters about as well as H335. I suspect that once I find the right charge weight, it will be very similar to H335 charge weight as well.
I load Longshot in 28 gauge and if it weren't for A) the lack of load data and B) so much variation between components I would seriously consider swapping to Auto Pistol. Once I run out of A2400 I may try the Blackout powder for 44 magnum and 300 BLK.
Shooters World Data:
https://shootersworldpowder.com/wp-c...rld-manual.pdf
Lovex Data:
https://explosia.cz/app/uploads/2019...019_en_new.pdf
I noticed SW had 2 different powders listed with M1 Garand loads.
I emailed them to find out if you can use these powders at reduced levels for cast bullets like you can with 4895 and 4064.
I never received a reply.
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Available at a lot of SASS state and Regional matches. Cash and carry. I always purchase from Cowgirl owned https://bulletsbyscarlett.com/
This thread just caught my eye, and had to go check. Bought a lb. of SW match several years ago, and never tried it. Doesn't list a load for the 62gr. Hornady bulk bullet I like to use. If my math is correct, and I correlate the numbers, looks like I should start about 22.5 to 23 grs. with this, which is what I'm doing with Varget. Sound about right to anybody already using it. Not looking for match groups, just something to plink with on some steel at 200-300 yds.
Forgot to mention, this for a .223/5.56 cartridge on an Ar platform rifle.