michael.flitcraft Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I'm currently using W231 because that's what I've had for a few years. Running down to the last pound or two, and am looking for suggestions for a powder. Bullets are 127 grain and 105 grain coated cast bullets loaded into a Beretta 92. I'm not looking for major, just a versatile powder that burns relatively cleanish with little smoke. May start loading for .38 special this year too, so if a powder runs good for both that would be a golden ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taroman Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 What you're using right now is a very good choice for both. Why change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.flitcraft Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Not necessarily looking to change - optimization I guess. If what I have works great, I'm not going to go buy something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMaus Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 You could try HP38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Clays works well in 9mm and 38 Special target loads. Clean, reliable and good with lead bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman50 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I've tried Noble Sport Prima V, very clean and cheap at PV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDescribe Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 You really should provide target velocities or intended use. "NOT looking for major" leaves pretty much everything in play except the absolute upper extreme for 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.flitcraft Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Local matches and practice at the range. I don't have a chrony, so I can't provide desired speeds. I don't care much about the recoil aspect (it's coming out of a full size Beretta), just accuracy, and if possible lack of smoke. I'm still on my original supply of powder from years ago, and haven't experimented with other powders since I haven't ran out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Clays !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argie Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 +1 on Clays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinga Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 WSF works well for me. A whisker slower than 231. Burn rate close to Unique..meters perfectly. Works equally well with lead and jacketed bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hceuterpe Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 You should get a chrono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, hceuterpe said: You should get a chrono Without a chrono, you may end up shooting PF 115 and have trouble knocking down steel, or, worse, end up with PF 140 and more recoil than you need. A Chrony costs $70 (less than 4 lbs of powder). BTW, I love WW231 (also called HP38) - still have a few pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeZer Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Same advice - get a chrono, buy or borrow and tune your load. Also a fan of Clays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Stock up on HP-38 while it's available. Right now I am seeing it everywhere. I use WSF for 147 gr but just started loading 231/HP-38 for Prec Delta 124 JHP and love it. Edited October 16, 2016 by JLeeCZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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