Hodgdon HS-7 .45acp load data wanted

[jamie5070]

I have a can of HS-7 powder. I would like to use it for 230gr cast bullets for .45acp or cast bullets for .38spl/357 magnum. Any one have any load data available for this powder?
Thanks.john

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[browningautorifle]

Hodgdon doesn't show loads for .45 with 230 gr bullet and HS 7. Neither do they show load recommendations for .38/.357... this link... http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp Just follow it through.

[jamie5070]

I believe that the powder is out of production so the web site no longer shows any load data for it. On the container it lists a max load for the 45 colt, 250 gr bullet, 14gr load developes 900fps.
My Lee reloading manual lists HS-7 with a burn rate of 33 which is what they list Accurate #7 at. I am looking to use it for plinking loads and was wondering if anyone had any past experiance with it.
Thanks for your time.
john

[browningautorifle]

If the container shows you a load, it will be safe. My only worry would be as you say, it's out of production...so how old is this product? What shape is it? I was just trying to illustrate that they no longer show it's use. I have a Lyman #45 and I think it was printed 1970. Here's a page from a group that may help. Reloader's Nest Forum - Hogdon HS-7 powder compared to HS-6

If you read the whole thing you'll find some usable advise there.

[jamie5070]

Thanks for the addiional link and info. The powder is in great shape and the container was unopened until I opened it.
john