glockdude1 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 What would be a good powder, that isn't too dirty for 115gr loads? ..and for 124gr loads? I don't think I want a fast-burning powder (like Tite Group)....a slow burner would be better as long as it isn't too dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Ramshot Silhoutte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchiepinoy Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Or SP2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 slow burners are usually going to be dirty, especially if loaded on the low side of their range. WSF, 231, Universal Clays would be decent choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I have had excellent results with the faster powders. specifically VV N320. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormondopen Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 VV N320 all day and twice on Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Clays works well in low PF loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cslafrain Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 VV N320 +1 Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeZer Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Univ. Clays would be dirty, Clays is a better choice. I loaded and shot about 25K each. I like both but they have different applications. If you need low flash ammo - Univ. Clays is not bad, can shoot all night without being blinded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I'm using Win 231 right now. HP-38 is the same thing and is cheaper, so I'll be switching to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroe3 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Universal works well and burns clean w/124's loaded to 130 pf. Slow burning enough to use for lead and moly. Smoke free with plated or jacketed. I use 4.1g for moly, 4.4g for plated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Universal Clays does poorly in low pressure rounds (like .45acp), but isn't terribly dirty in 9mm. It was my powder of choice when I got started because I'd read it would burn reasonably cleanly and because it's a low density powder it's impossible to double charge a 9mm 115/124gr cartridge with it. i.e. 8-9gr or more will have powder overflowing onto the shell plate when the powder funnel separates from the case. I've shot thousands of rounds of 124gr 9mm with Universal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Solo 1000 with a little heavier bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 N320- but at about $24.00/pound, there is cheaper stuff- WSF- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassochist Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 +1 on the vv n320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodan Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 AA7 is the one I'm using w/ 115 Berry's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 VV N320 all day and twice on Sunday ^ what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 While I think N320 is the best, but because of the lack of availability, I use Unique with the 147gr Frontier Plated Bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Solo 1000 with a little heavier bullet. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've used N320 for a long time and it's good; but not magic. I saw at least a 50% improvement in accuracy using WSF in my pistol, which is an M&P FS. I don't necessarily shoot better with a "super soft" load, and have had trouble with steel on some matches with lower end loads. As far as cleanliness....... I shoot FMJ/JHP bullets, so it doesn't make that big of a difference to me, but from what I can tell my WSF loads aren't quite as dirty as my N320 loads were (but I'm splitting hairs; there isn't much difference). I currently run 5.1 gr of WSF @ 1.15 OAL using a PD 124gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockdude1 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 A lot of good info, guys....where would I get VV N320?...does Cabellas sell it, or do I have to get it online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry625 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I use Unique in my Glocks, the new Unique powder is much cleaner than it used to be and loading it to make a 130PF, it burns really clean in my opinion. I have also used Solo 1000, but S1000 is not a slow burning powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike l m Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 solo 1000 or 231 work great for both. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear59801 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I have used mostly HP-38 (which is re-labeled W231) for most of my low pressure loads for years. There used to be a commercial reloader nearby that sold it in bulk, by the pound, if you brought in a container, and that made it super cheap. I used it for .38 Spl, .45, and 9mm plus a few others. They no longer sell it that way, but I still have a lot of it on hand, so it is my go-to handgun powder if I'm not trying for high velocity. Burns clean, cleaner than Bullseye, and at low charge weights so it's economical even at today's prices. AA5 also works OK. There are probably dozens of powders you could use. If I ever run out of HP38 I will start looking for an alternative, maybe. Not only pistol powders, but most of the fast to medium shotgun powders work for this sort of application too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYC405 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Was using VV 320 now Autocomp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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