Multitasking with 800X

[Lennyjoe]

Today I’m multitasking while working.....lol

I moved my powder dispenser (and recalibrated before dispensing) where I can dump 800x charges while paying attention to work. Since that powder meters bad in auto discs, I use the FA to get cases filled. When I get a full block I take them to the reloading room to finish them off.

It’s not the fastest way but one where I can get 10MM loaded en mass..

 

[George P]

My understanding is that 800x has gone away not to return.

 

[Lennyjoe]

Well I hope not. I have 3 lbs to load 10MM with so I’ll be ok for a bit

 

[George P]

Discontinued last year

 

[RockRat64]

No wonder I got 8lbs for $100... is there a reason why they discontinued it?

 

[George P]

I would guess, like anything else, sales weren't up to expectations. Lots of threads with folks complaining about how it meters so i would bet those folks found better alternatives.

 

[mrawesome22-250]

I bought a pound of 800-X and quickly found a new 45Colt Ruger only pet load with it, then a month later they discontinued it. Argh.

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

Could be that 800x is manufactured using old technology. There is a great deal of pressure to develop powders using more environmentally sound methods.

 

[mcb]

My understanding is that 800x has gone away not to return.

Say it ain't so!!!

That is my favorite 10mm Auto and 44 Mag powder...

 

[Lennyjoe]

Guess I need to grab an 8lb bucket if I can find some

 

[Bfh_auto]

I'm really starting to hate this. They keep discontinuing powders that I like.

 

[scotty]

I bought most of a 5lb can of 800x many years ago from someone who used it for shotgun loads and didn't want to use it anymore and I still have most of it left. I don't recall exactly, but I think he wanted $20-25 for the can. This was when powder at the LGS was around $20 a pound. I've used it in .40 and 10mm loads where it has worked wonderfully. The only problem is the metering. At the time I tried it in .40, I was doing USPSA matches and needed to load on a progressive press where 800x didn't work worth a darn. If you don't mind weighing each charge, it works great.