txhunter, Yes I did try some Shockey's Gold out a few weeks ago. I compared 3f loose Shockey's Gold to 2f loose 777. The Shockeys powder shot very well and was quite a bit cleaner(not nearly as clean as the magazine advertisements though). I did not chronograph the loads but the Shockey's Gold printed close enough to the 777 that I could hunt with it with out making a major scope adjustment.

If anyone is considering APP or Sockey's Gold I would definately recommend getting it in 3f. The 3f Shockey's was more course than my 2f triple seven, so I can only imagine how course the 2f Shockey's would be.