Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles Brigadier (Scot) 3032 powder

Anyone know of a source of loading data for this powder? I know it was only around for a short time in the early 1990's, and can't seem to find anything on it. I know the approximate burn rate, but would rather have some published data to start with.

Any help is appreciated - came into a new keg of Brigadier 3032 (old stock that was taken care of ) that needs lightening..........


Matt

According to the burn rate charts, it is about the same speed as AA 2015. You should be able to start with 2015 start loads and work up to a decent load.

What cartridge? I still have a Scot Brigadier loading pamphlet here somewhere. I also have a pound each of all four powders. The brochure describes it as "1 to 2 grains faster than IMR3031."

As an interesting sidenote, Scot 3032 was also labeled and sold as Herter's 102. I have a can of THAT, also!

Ken Waters' Pet Loads is a wonderful source of obsolete powder data in many cartridges.

Just be sure the powder is safe...

Thanks guys - looking for straight walled stuff mainly, and the 45-70 perhaps in particular. Herter's, eh? Man, I used to drool over the pages in those red & yellow books......I think I still have my old Herter's slingshot around here somewhere too!

Good note on Ken's material........I'm headin' downstairs right now to check that very thing!

From my copy of the Scot Powder Company Reloading Manual - Seventh Edition:

Brigadier 3032: A medium but cooler burning single-base tubular powder approximately 1-2 grains faster than IMR3031. Also similar to H322. Ideal for many bench rest applications. Formerly Herter's 102. Extremely accurate.

Unfortunately, they do not list any 45-70 load data in this brochure. I've used in in several cartridges, and can verify that it is indeed very close to H322 in burn rate. Hope that helps.