Hogdon Universal in 12 gauge

[Hoss]

I’ve come across 12lbs Universal powder. Not a lot of load data for 12 Gauge on the Hogdon website. Anybody use it for CAS 7/8 Oz loads? I usually use RedDot but hate to pass up a bargain! 

[Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971]

There is load data for 38 Specials loaded with 125 grain and heavier bullets.  If the price was right I'd buy if for those.  I figure you would get at least 20,000 loads from the 12-lbs of powder.

[Hoss]

8 minutes ago, Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 said:

There is load data for 38 Specials loaded with 125 grain and heavier bullets.  If the price was right I'd buy if for those.  I figure you would get at least 20,000 loads from the 12-lbs of powder.

I usually use Bullseye for my 38 Sp. I have about 18lbs on hand. About 42K rounds worth. 6-7 years worth! 

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

Universal is too slow for light 7/8 oz loads.

[Sam Sackett]

Maybe consider using the Bullseye for the Scottie and the Universal in the cartridges?

 

Sam Sackett 

[Trailrider #896]

Universal is no good for anything you or anyone else would use it for. But I would take it off your hands without charging you, as I have been unable to find any, and I do use it for SASS .44-40 and .44 Extra Long Russian loads, and I am getting short! 

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

Universal is just about load for load with Unique. 

I have always kept it on hand as a back up for when I can't get any Unique. 

I change nothing about the load and found no different in the shooting. 

12g 7/8 load I use a 2.2 lee dipper or a #26 bushing for the MecJr .

So Saith The Rooster 

[Hoss]

Ok, here’s the skinny. A good friend called me, he had acquired a bunch of reloading components from an estate. He was trying to dispose of it as he did not know anything about it, but knew I was a reloader. He sent me pictures of the jugs. 2 8lb universal & 1 8lb Clays. Plus a bunch of 1 lb jugs of various powders. I was thinking I’d hit a bargain. The 8lb jugs turned out to have shot stored in them, not powder! 
the 1lb jugs were old. A few were open, some were still sealed but the seals were bulging. I passed on the powder, (suggested he use it for fertilizer) did make a deal on the shot, 1K win SPP, 500 Win 209s. Plus a few misc pieces.