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5K views 29 replies 23 participants last post by  slowshooter 
No need to get anal about shotgun powders IMHO. I used Clays for a long time as I was shooting CAS and Clays made a nice light load for .38's and 12 ga. You will be fine with it. Better than "fine" IMHO.

I switched to Promo for 12 ga when I got serious about Trap as it is cheap. It is a freaking shot shell...it just does not matter. Do not listen the experts that spout one powder shoots "softer" than another. Placebos "work" too.

I buy whatever goes on sale and buy a lot of it so I do not worry about it. I have over100 lbs of powder that works in shotshells and pistol calibers. Last powder purchase was 30 lbs of CleanShot and I had never used it. Got a great deal and free shipping and HazMat. Got if for pistol loads, and if I am not happy with it in the pistols will burn it up in 12 ga loads.

Now, some powders meter better than others but the charge to charge variation in shotshells is immaterial. More of an issue loading pistols and at maximum pistol loads.

Right now, powder choices may be limited and/or higher priced. Make a list of powders that will work and go shopping.
I take it you don't live in MD????

State law (Fire Code) places a total limit of five pounds of gunpowder in a single family residence.

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As barbosa would say, I’m disinclined to acquiesce to your request.
I may or may not be in compliance with that particular edict.......[emoji1783]

....but, it is a P.I.A. that it is almost impossible to get an 8lb. jug of powder. Pretty much is impossible in state and online. Occasionally, you can get one face to face in an adjoining state.

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Only 5 lbs of powder in a house? What kind of communist Horsepucky is that? I currently have over 30 lbs.
The same one that requires a 7 day waiting period for the purchase of "regulated" firearms (handguns and AR type long guns)...

...and a "Handgun Qualification License" in addition to the waiting period. Requires fingerprints, 16 different records checks, & $$$ ... This allows you to buy or rent a "regulated" firearm, not carry it!!! Because...

....a carry license requires all the above again, in addition to a "Good and Substantial" reason to carry. The net result is unless you carry funds the State cannot tax if stolen, you ain't gettin' it.....

.....hence, why I'm looking to put MD in the rear view this year!!!!

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