kreativecid Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Seems all my shooting is either 100 degree temp or 40 degrees, and WST is reverse temp sensitive. Is there a clean burning powder that both 9mm and 45acp like? Reloads all lower to mid-PF, don't want to spend crazy amounts, can't leave a nasty soot, funnels out of a 550b easily. And a powder that doesn't go way up in PF when it's 40d and get sluggish in the hot summer? Or should I just stick with WST and consider it as good as it gets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I have ways been pleased with WST in .40 for mid to low PF. I have not noticed it being dirty or at least no more than Bullseye in 38 or TG in 9mm. I shoot cast lead in all these calibers. I have not noticed the temp sensitivity being a big issue as I love in Seattle - most shooting is done between 45 and 90 degrees. I make a bit more PF in the winter and I take down the loads .5 grains and bump back up workin back into the summer. I am interested to hear what other have to say on the topic. With 16 pounds left I won't change anytime soon, but always open to ideas. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hello: For the 45 I use Clays and for the 40 and 9mm I use Tite Group. Both are very temp stable for me at 30 degrees to 100 degrees. I am going to try some WSF and HP-38 next for the 40 and 9mm. Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 If you shoot jacketed, Titegroup. Hp-38/W231 would be more temp stable(slightly faster in summer), but a little dirtier and not quite as soft. Clays for .45 would be good. Some guys run it in 9mm, but its borderline suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 For me, Clays does not meter well and the light flakes slosh out of cases easily. I use WSF in 9, 40 and 45 and have been very happy with it. N320 is a possibility, but more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hostetter Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowrider Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I'd just stay with the WST. I shot some matches this summer that were 110 degrees, man I'm glad that's over! I'm running Clays in .45 now, but when it's gone I'm going back to WST. Clays and lead just isn't that clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreativecid Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Looks like WST is my best bet for a 9mm & 45acp low-mid PF powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Looks like WST is my best bet for a 9mm & 45acp low-mid PF powder. I use WST in 9 mm with Bayou Bullets but for Jacketed I use N320. For 45 it is Clays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 If I had to pick one clean powder for both it would be N320. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreativecid Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Wow, N320 is spendy! Seems a jacketed bullet is a good combo. That would add up. About 2 cents more per jacketed bullet + N320 vs WST + moly. Edited January 6, 2012 by kreativecid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer67 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I don't shoot .45, but in 9mm, there's nothing cleaner than N320, N330 or N340. My N330 brass comes out looking like it almost just came out of the tumbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGLOCK Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hello: For the 45 I use Clays and for the 40 and 9mm I use Tite Group. Both are very temp stable for me at 30 degrees to 100 degrees. I am going to try some WSF and HP-38 next for the 40 and 9mm. Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric Be interested in ur findings on the HP-38 and WSF for .40 and 9mm. I have a pound of each and been looking to try it for those two calibers. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sr20ve Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 If you like WST just bump the charge in the summer. No big deal. That is why we reload. Make custom ammo that meets our needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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