I got 2+ # of T 32...? loads for 6 BR, 22 BR, 6x45, 223, 223 AI

[lpreddick]

I am blessed. I was given 2+# of the legendary Thunderbird 32 powder. It was supposedly from a wooden box with Ferris Pendell 's name on it. I have read the history of this powder and a part of me wants to "save" it. It was made to shoot, so I will. I do not have a 6 ppc. I have a 12 and 14 twist 22 BR and a 14 tw 6 BR, a 13.5 tw 6 x45, a 20 TAC, a 223 AR ,and a 223 AI. A 6 x47(222 rem mag) is coming later. I can do the usual and work up loads, but I would greatly appreciate any suggestions for any of the above guns. I mainly enjoy serious target and varmint shooting. Thanks.

 

[expiper]

use H-322 data,,,Roger

 

[lpreddick]

this is a magic powder! i used h322 data as advised and shot my 14 tw 22 BR with 29.8 and 30 gr pushing a 52 cheek. the lighter charge printed a 3 shot group of .093 and the 30 gr a .053 at 3708 fps!!! my 6 mm BR shot 66 cheeks with 30.4 gr into a tiny .025 hole!! after the first shot i thought the next two were coming apart as the hole didn't change. i can see why this powder is so cherished by the ppc crowd. there must be some perfect combo of this powder's chemistry and the ppc/6mm BR cartridge.

 

[Ackman]

The benchrest guys loved that T32 stuff. In the 80's it was nicely accurate in my .223 varmint guns and I used it for several years. Never tried it in the 22BR. After finding AA2015 was more accurate and considerably faster - in my .223's - I sold one remaining keg of T32 to an eager benchrester.