Originally Posted By: ScalloperYou are right, it was my mistake. I just assumed that if I bought the loaded ammo from the factory then by buying the powder I could work up my own loads.My neighbor (Jay) hes 80 and a wealth of knowledge on reloading, explained the factory powder vs bulk powder today. It was about the same explanation some gave here.
Just a minor correction - what WE BUY in one and eight pound jugs is called "Canister" grade - what the factories buy is BULK - as in tons, (which is bulk to me 
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