H1000 powder

[cdoc42]

First time this has happened. I loaded a few .270 trials with H1000 but they wouldn't chamber, so I had to pull them to figure out why not. What I noticed, however, was the H1000 clumped up in the case. Had to use a small screwdriver as a tool to break it apart since bumping the case on the tabletop wouldn't release it all. The cannister itself was fine - no clumps. any clues?

 

[beezaur]

Moisture?

I would stop shooting powder that did that until I found out what the cause was.

Call Hodgdon. They are really nice to deal with over the phone, and I am sure they would be interested to get this resolved for you.

Scott

 

[cdoc42]

Thanks, Scott; I'll give them a yell

 

[beezaur]

Please let up know what you find out. I use a lot of H1000 myself.

Scott

 

[Bama]

Most H1000 loads in a .270 are compressed loads. There are better powders out there to use....

 

[Rimrod]

Many people prefer compressed loads.

cdoc42, could it have been case lube making the powder clump?

 

[cdoc42]

Rimrod, I tumble all cases after resizing to remove any case lube, so I doubt that plays a part.

My communication with Hodgdon yesterday resulted in their reply that this would be expected with a compressed load.