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Swiss powder - JKR - 01-08-2022
I noticed BACO is out of stock on 1 1/2 Swiss. Has anyone asked when they expect the next shipment?
I’m wondering if I need to cut back on my shooting.
JKR
RE: Swiss powder - beltfed - 01-08-2022
JIm,
Powderinc has swiss 1.5 in stock at this time
Arnie
RE: Swiss powder - Don McDowell - 01-08-2022
With the shutdowns going on in Europe again, if you can get a case of Swiss somewhere, probably best grab it, and then shoot sparingly
RE: Swiss powder - JKR - 01-08-2022
Thanks guys.
I took a deep breath and placed an order for a case!
JKR
RE: Swiss powder - Don McDowell - 01-08-2022
Yeh I'll bet the check book is feeling worse. LOL
But at least you'll have enough to ride this thing out for a while.
RE: Swiss powder - beltfed - 01-08-2022
Yup, JIm,
You did the right thing, a good investment what with the rate of inflation
and prices likely to continue upward.
And I have found that the Swiss 1.5 works well in all my BP rifles, 45-70 down to the
38-50. I expect you will be able to use it to good effect in your 38-55, too.
Even if conventional "wisdom" suggests going to 3F in the smaller calibers, I found
that a load of 1.5 shot (at least?) as well as 3F in my 38-50.
Arnie
RE: Swiss powder - JKR - 01-08-2022
(01-08-2022, 04:59 PM)beltfed Wrote: Yup, JIm,
You did the right thing, a good investment what with the rate of inflation
and prices likely to continue upward.
And I have found that the Swiss 1.5 works well in all my BP rifles, 45-70 down to the
38-50. I expect you will be able to use it to good effect in your 38-55, too.
Even if conventional "wisdom" suggests going to 3F in the smaller calibers, I found
that a load of 1.5 shot (at least?) as well as 3F in my 38-50.
Arnie
Arnie,
I’ve been shooting Swiss 1 1/2 in the little gun with a patched, groove size, bullet from Jim’s mould for his 375H&H. It eats up a lot of powder space, but sure shoots well. I’m looking forward to my new mould and the bullet you designed for Matt and I.
You’re right about the checkbook, Don. But I’ll sleep better knowing I have enough powder to get me through at least most of next season! You gave me the nudge I needed!
Jim
RE: Swiss powder - Don McDowell - 01-08-2022
Jim it’s painful but it’s money well spent especially in today’s inflation and unstable supply
RE: Swiss powder - Kevin Alexander - 01-09-2022
(01-08-2022, 12:12 PM)JKR Wrote: Thanks guys.
I took a deep breath and placed an order for a case!
JKR
I took 2 deep breaths and ordered 2 cases.
Whew.
KA
RE: Swiss powder - JKR - 01-14-2022
Brown goodie truck left the powder on my doorstep. Feelin’ better now!
JKR