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Unique replacement
Apr 28th, 2026 at 12:14pm
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I use a lot of Unique in many of my loads for the smaller pistol class cartridges but it is now hard to find. What powders would be the best to use as a replacement.  Thanks
  
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Re: Unique replacement
Reply #1 - Apr 28th, 2026 at 1:11pm
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Alliant 20/28 shot gun powder is right next to it on a burn chart. There was also a Alliant reference to using it it in Cowboy pistol loadings.
  
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Re: Unique replacement
Reply #2 - Apr 28th, 2026 at 2:59pm
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231 runs quite similar, but it is a ball powder.
AA 5 is another similar
  
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Re: Unique replacement
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does 231 run close to unique?
  
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Re: Unique replacement
Reply #4 - yesterday at 12:19pm
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On my burn rate chart, there are 16 powders, between Unique and 231.

I've got plenty of Unique but, if I was going to need a replacement, I think I'd go with 20/28,  Accurate #5, IMR 4756 or Power pistol
  
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Re: Unique replacement
Reply #5 - yesterday at 3:20pm
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The powder I've used to duplicate Unique is WSF Winchester Super Field.
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Re: Unique replacement
Reply #6 - yesterday at 9:48pm
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It's rated at quite a bit faster than Unique, but I've found Titegroup to work great in a wide range of pistol loads. Lots of published loads, just doesn't get up to the magnum ranges.

CFe Pistol is a little slower than Unique, with lots of data itself. Both seem easily available, and on the better side of the powder price range.
  
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