I have another powder question... Thunderbird T680

[Tac56]

I appreciated all the help you all provided in my previous post regarding the 8208 powder, now I have one regarding a different powder... Thunderbird Cartridge T680... I also inherited several unopened 2 pound cans of this powder and no load data.... Can anyone help me out here? Is there someplace I can be directed for load data for this powder? I am interested in possibly loading it in .223, .308, .243.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

-Tac

 

[SGS]

I found this post on the subject. It sounds as though it must be pretty fast, if it is a good Hornet powder.

http://www.saubier.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3451

This thread references some old reloading manuals as to burn rate. Too fast (in most cases) for the applications you mentioned. Close to the slower pistol powders and suitable for Hornets and .30 carbine.

http://forums.handloads.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=17671&PN=1&get=last

Scott Roeder

 

[Tac56]

Thank you for the direction and information Mr. Roeder. That was more information than I had previously found. It looks like this powder can also be used in some pistol applications, I just have not found any specific load data that I can use. Since I have no need for a fast burning powder and do not load for anything that uses it, I may have several pounds of powder that I have no use for.

Anyone else have any info they want to share about T680/W680?

All replies are appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
-Tac