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**Mike Irwin** · February 2, 2006, 11:46 AM

What I see lacking is ANY indication that Gaylord actually tried this.

I agree that it's not possible with Unique, and trying to do so would very likely result in blown primers, at a very minimum.

I could see it POSSIBLY being done with some of the super slow Du Pont sporting rifle powders that were available at one time, but only with overcharge loads and long barrels.

I've got some old loading manuals at home.

I'll check them out tonight and see what they have to say about this.

February 2, 2006, 11:46 AM	#10
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	What I see lacking is ANY indication that Gaylord actually tried this. I agree that it's not possible with Unique, and trying to do so would very likely result in blown primers, at a very minimum. I could see it POSSIBLY being done with some of the super slow Du Pont sporting rifle powders that were available at one time, but only with overcharge loads and long barrels. I've got some old loading manuals at home. I'll check them out tonight and see what they have to say about this. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.