I just bought 2 pounds of Clays by Hodgdon. I bought it cuz... well... they had it. There is load data on 9mm, 45acp and 38. I'll be using it for all of them. Anyone here use it?

 

I'll be loading .38 loads in .357 cases and would like any insight into the powder from anyone with experience. Thanks all.

 

C

Clays burns kind of like titegroup. Its pretty fast, which means you will not be filling much of the case. I dont know if its sensitive to position in the case upon ignition like some other powders are, but I do know that titegroup was designed to specifically alleviate that issue.

Funny you bring up TG as it's quickly becoming my new favorite. I'm not sure on positional sensitivity either. I believe it should be ok, but would really love some first hand experience.

 

I also got some Trail Boss for the 357's as I know that's nice and soft. If I hear that the Clay's isn't a good choice in the 357 cases, that's where I'll go.

 

C

I have not actually started reloading myself yet (still waiting on the press), but a friend loaded up a few hundred rounds of 45 for me using clays. Liked them so much, I loaded up another 300 at another friends house. 230gr Missouri LRN over 3.6 of Clays is a very nice soft shooter in my 1911.

 

Have not tried in in 9mm yet. Using Titegroup for those.

Clays is a great powder.

Good for 45acp, 9mm, 38spl, and to an extent 40s&w.

Lots of data out there.

I personally use 3.7 for plinking and 4.3 for USPSA major in my 1911 45acp using 200gr LSWC.

I used 3.7 in my 1911 40s&w and glock production loads using a 180gr JHP.

I dont remember what my load was in 9mm but I am currently using N320 and switching over to titegroup.

A friend gave me 1lb of clays. I loaded 150 rds of .38 with it but I haven't made it to the range to see how they shoot.

Clays and titegroup with lead heads tend to smoke.

Clays and titegroup with lead heads tend to smoke.

 

Smok'in...

 

get the cherry flovored lube, cherry clouds..HAHAHA...

I dont find Lead to smoke as much as Clays as it does with tite group.

 

 

I use Clays for 38 special and 45acp.... when loading 9mm I use tight group

 

Clays is a wonderful powder, relatively soft on 45acp

Thanks gents. All advice much appreciated.

 

Any issues loading 38 loads in 357 cases? Last time I used Unique and added 10% to the charge. Had absolutely no issues. Should I do the same with the Clay's?

 

C

I dont find Lead to smoke as much as Clays as it does with tite group.

 

 

I use Clays for 38 special and 45acp.... when loading 9mm I use tight group

 

Clays is a wonderful powder, relatively soft on 45acp

 

 

can you share your load data for 38 special please? also, have you tried your loads in long barrel? like lever action?