It's a Dirty Burn !

[CRM]

I load up a little "sawed off" 40 S+W to shoot in my Volcanics.

I am able to get as much as 3.5 grains of "Power Pistol" behind a 155 grain Bullet, and 4 grains behind a 140 grain, for volicities between 800 to 975 FPS. This stuff sure does burn dirty.

I have tried "Bullseye", but this stuff shows signs of excessive pressure and still burns dirty.

I hear there are cleaner burning powders out there. Any of you Guys re-load with light loads and get clean burns?

Here's some shown in comparison to 22 Long Rifles.

[Montana Slim]

Although I'm nearly 100% BP for my loading, I have used a lot of 700X over the years. I can't compare to clays, since I never used it. A bit of fouling is expected by me, even with these newfangled propellants. I lube all my own bullets & cast most of em as well. My BP soft lube works great with smokeless, too.

Regards,
Slim

[Drydock]

For my smokless shooting, mostly GAF .38 Colts, WB .45 acps, I've never seen anything cleaner than Alliant American Select.