SouthernYeti Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I was wondering what powders people are using with a 147gr 9mm loaded for Minor PF. I have been using TiteGroup and I like it, but I'm curious if anyone is getting good results with something else. How much of a charge you have to use or how "snappy" the powder is does not concern me. Consistency and tight grouping is what I'm after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorDanO Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I used to use Solo, but heavy lead bullets always tumbled out of my CZ's. Switched to HP-38 this year, and having been loving it so far. It's very accurate, meters well, consistent velocity, and no more tumblers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfrey Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I get good results from WSF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I used to use Solo, but heavy lead bullets always tumbled out of my CZ's. Switched to HP-38 this year, and having been loving it so far. It's very accurate, meters well, consistent velocity, and no more tumblers. How does the recoil compare with Solo loads..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMEddie Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 hs6 or n320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernYeti Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 I used to use Solo, but heavy lead bullets always tumbled out of my CZ's. Switched to HP-38 this year, and having been loving it so far. It's very accurate, meters well, consistent velocity, and no more tumblers. What types of groups are you getting from HP-38? I am managing an average of 5'' to 6'' groups from a rest at 25 yards with TiteGroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 N320 hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowrider Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 WST is 'da bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I am managing an average of 5'' to 6'' groups from a rest at 25 yards with TiteGroup. Have you played around with that load at all? With good bullets, Titegroup is very capable of producing much better accuracy than what you are obtaining. When I used to shoot 147gr bullets I had really good results (accuracy-wise) by loading with 3.6gr of Solo 1000 but, when I switched to 124gr bullets, the accuracy was not as good and that is when I began using Titegroup. I also played around with VV N320 but the accuracy was never as good as what I can achieve with TG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyedme Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 N330 exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 N320 here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTKlaus Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) +1 N320. Less of a snap and cleaner but if not available, I have a Tightgroup supply as a back up. Edited May 10, 2012 by KTKlaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetback Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) WST 3.8gr MG 147gr 1.145 OAL SOLO 1000 3.8gr BB(green)147gr 1.145 OAL Both loads in the 130 PF range work for me in PROD/ESP. Clean & soft shooting. Edited May 10, 2012 by sweetback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Harrington Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 WST is 'da bomb. Yup!! I use WST for 9mm, .40S&W, .45acp and .38spl with quality J&K lead bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 N320. Cool, clean, and consistent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu46and2 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 VV N310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcracco Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 WSF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorDanO Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 1336619820[/url]' post='1701711']1336619450[/url]' post='1701701']I used to use Solo, but heavy lead bullets always tumbled out of my CZ's. Switched to HP-38 this year, and having been loving it so far. It's very accurate, meters well, consistent velocity, and no more tumblers. How does the recoil compare with Solo loads..? Shot back to back HP-38 is a little snappier, but it's hard to really notice any difference.1336621257[/url]' post='1701726']1336619450[/url]' post='1701701']I used to use Solo, but heavy lead bullets always tumbled out of my CZ's. Switched to HP-38 this year, and having been loving it so far. It's very accurate, meters well, consistent velocity, and no more tumblers. What types of groups are you getting from HP-38? I am managing an average of 5'' to 6'' groups from a rest at 25 yards with TiteGroup. If I do my part, 2" groups at 25 yards out of my Shadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmg Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) I have used HP-38 for several years and shoots very well and I use n320 for larger matches. n320 shoots a little more accurately and softer than HP-38 but wouldn't hesitate to use it also at a larger match. HP-38 is cheaper so I use it for local matches and practice. When you are shooting a CZ, it shoots everything like a laser Edited May 11, 2012 by gmg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc82Much Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 N320 has been my fave for awhile. I only have experience with 147 grain bullets (Bayou and Berry's). For a more wallet friendly option, I have been happy with Clays, regular old Clays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bshooter Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I have switched to Ramshot Competition. Good cheap powder and also use it in .45acp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcracco Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 At the IDPA 2011 World Championship in FL they surveyed shooters for what they were using in terms of guns, ammo, gear, gunsmiths, etc. The results were published in the Q4 2011 edition of IDPA Mag. I thought it was pretty interesting. Here are some highlights: Powder 95 Hodgdon (mostly Clays & Titegroup) 39 VV 29 Winchester 16 Accurate 16 Alliant Bullet 48 Montana 32 Berry's 16 Precision 11 Precision Delta Primer 72 Federal 48 CCI 43 Winchester Brass 100 Mixed 27 Starline 22 Winchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theycallmeingot Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 WSF is cheaper than vhit, and works like a charm in both my 124gr and especially 147gr loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I am using WSF. Got a bunch of it from a shotgun reloading friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAB81 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Another vote for WSF. I use it for my production load, duplicate factory 124gr +P JHP rounds, 40, 45 & 10mm light loads. I tried TG & WST as well, but WSF felt the best, and performed the best for me during the match (I shot all 3 loads during the same match). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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