Anyone use AA#5?

[DZ]

Im thinking about giving this powder a try for 45ACP and .357MAG target loads.

Hows it meter? How clean is it? Any other comments?

 

[marlin.357]

Used it 45 ACP. Meters well, like W231 or any of the fine grain ball powders. Burns relatively clean, may leave a little soot as I recall. I usually load W231 (HP38) or Titegroup in 45 ACP.

Never tried it in 357 Mag.

 

[DZ]

bought some No.5 at the Dulles show. As soon as this next wave of insanity at school subsides, testing will begin.


Does anyone have a Hornady Reloading Manual? I am specifically looking for their data on the 180gr XTP using WW296 for .357 Magnum. Data for H110 would suffice as a technician from Hogdgon told me today that 296 and 110 is the same powder.

EDIT: Called Hornady:
180gr XTP WW296
11.1-13.7@1100fps fired for an 8-3/8" bbl Colt Python