Best powder for 147gr IDPA SSP PF.

[Scootertheshooter]

Ive just loaded some moly 147 using solo1000 with 3.2 out of my Trogan STI and wasn't making PF. If I go to 3.4 or 3.5 it will definitely make it. This is a soft shooter. I used them on plates last night and was great

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Edited September 13, 2011 by Scootertheshooter

[98sr20ve]

I've been using titegroup for 124gr, but seems to be too fast a powder for 147gr, even though I did find some load data for it.

Popular options seem to be;

WSF

PowerPistol

Universal clays

Solo 1000

231/HP-38

147 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon Titegroup .355" 1.100" 3.2 855 22,500 CUP 3.6 929 27,500 CUP

Thats Hodgon's data from their website.

Of the powders on the list I would use TG with that combo.

But frankly. Shooting 9mm in 124gr and 147 gr to the same PF it's just not a big deal either way. I shoot a really, really soft shooting 158gr Lead Combo in 9mm right now. Not because I want to but because that is the weight my "free" lead cast with in a 147 gr bullet mold" Even though it's super soft feeling, I actually prefer the 125gr bullet weight. I just don't want to spend $180 bucks for the cheaper of the 2 new molds I would buy. The mold I really want are $150 a piece so that would be $300. Kinda steep.

124gr bullets are a lot cheaper. So I would shoot those using TG, loaded to 132PF in your gun. Use the money you save buying 124grs to get a chrono or practice more.

Edited September 13, 2011 by 98sr20ve

[blueeyedme]

I'm running 3.7 N330 under a 147 gr Bayou Bullet in my P226. I buy N330 in 4lb jugs from Sinclair.

[parisite]

3.5gr of Green Dot. Sweet and very accurate. I don't like Clays in anything but low pressure calibers such as 45acp and 38 Special.

[CBags04]

Anybody using Int'l Clays?