When I first started reloading STEEL shot for waterfowling, the preferred powder was Blue Dot.

Along came Alliant steel, and in a 7/8 oz load, it can propel steel shot to 1700 fps. At 8000 psi.

I have never seen a recipe with Alliant Steel powder down loaded to 6-7000 psi, nor with lead as the projectile.

Anyone have any reasons?


Out there doing it best I can.