Sorry, I probably should have included more information with original post.
I am shooting a 5" Springfield 1911 9mm which has a 38 Super Barsto ramped barrel fitted. I am using the load for general plinking and some steel plates.
It is my first attempt at gunsmithing. The barrel fits pretty good but it probably could be a little tighter fit in a couple of places. There's a little more play than is probably optimal but I'll know next time.
I have shot some factory ammo through the gun but it seems to be about 9mm speed. Perhaps it is made for guns with unsupported chambers.
I don't intend to use maximum loads, I just want something with a bit more power. Loads I have seen with 231 go up to around 6.0 grains (about 1200 fps).
I just want a powder that I can load from mild target rounds to reasonably stout loads.
Oops, I forgot. I also would like something halfway clean. I'd rather shoot 'em than clean'em.
(Edited by SC shooter at 9:19 am on June 20, 2002)