flyingfisherman Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Ive got half a tub of H335 that i no longer have a need for.. was wondering that due to its fast burn rate, could i use it for fireforming some 7-08 ackley brass? I fancy a go at fire forming using the cream of wheat method rather than just loading a straight load up and having the brass fire formed, really just for interest but also to save some barrel life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeB Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 It is incorrect to describe H335 as having a fast burn-rate, it's a medium burn rifle powder, one I have used in 308 behind 155gr bullets. For fire-forming using cream of wheat, you need a pistol powder. I use an old tub of Nobel shotgun powder for this purpose. One more concern with ball powders, there are caveats re. their suitability for reduced loads. I would only use stick powders for this purpose and never below 75% load density. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ditto on Georges comments, I've only every used fast pistol powders, cream of wheat (Semolina actually) topped off with a 'stab' into a bar of soap to hold it all in place. Plenty of info on the web related to this method. You have to work up to an optimum load T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfisherman Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Cheers guys, Apologies for the 'fast burn' comment. I should have phrased, faster than anything else i use.. Just thought i would ask as the tub is sat around doing nothing. Will find some pistol powder and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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