Anyone loading with Clays powder

[Bart Fargo]

Just wondered how many are loading with Clays powder. I use it in my shotgun for trap and using in handguns also to keep from buying two powders. Any perfected load recipe with clays and 45 LC would be appreciated. I have loaded it with 4.5 grains. but have not had a chance to test it yet.

[yeti76620]

Yep.....been do'n 5.0 gr for years in the 357MAG behind the 158gr LRNFP just under the SASS speed limit in 5.5 OMV rugers and 1200 in the Marlin '94

Do the same in the 45 Colt so I don't move my powder measure...200gr LRNFP  have not clocked the speed yet on these in the '66 yeller boy or the 4.625 bisley OMV rugers...  Guess'n 850 in the Rugers...

Works Great!

[Shotgun Franklin]

I tried it and got erratic ignition. About that time Trail Boss came out and I tried that for awhile.

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[joec]

I tried it and got erratic ignition. About that time Trail Boss came out and I tried that for awhile.

I've tried it in some 45 Colts with 250 gr RNFP cast bullets and it shot OK but my preference is either Trailboss or Universal. I have also used clays in 9mm and 45 ACP and again worked good but there I like Universal or HP-38. I also tried Unique, bullseye, titegroup and AA #2 with good results also on 9mm, 45 ACP and 45 Colt (none cowboy loads but standard SAMMI loads).

[Cumberland Mtn John]

Been loading for years with Clays.  3.4 grs behind a 200gr for 44 SPL and 4.8 grs behind a 250 gr 45 Colt.
Each to his own.

Cumberland Mtn John

[Virginia Gentleman]

5.0 grains behind a 250 grain LRNFP bullet in .45 Colt is utterly reliable and super clean shooting.

[maldito gringo]

Light loads of clays under light loads of shot give excellent results in target loads for 12ga, but I have had best results with Trailboss
for cartridge. Started with Trailboss, tried just about everything else, and wound up back where I started. EZ, accurate, and consistant, at least in the calibers i shoot: 44wcf 45 colt 45 schofield. A case filling powder designed for plinking. I will admit clays is cleaner, but a little soot on my cases isn't a big deal.

[Bart Fargo]

Well thanks for the reply folks. I shot my loaded 45 LC with 4.5 gr. of clays today behind 250 RNFP.  They have plenty of kick even though they are supposedly light loads. I think I will leave it at 4.5 gr.