rdsii64 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hello folks, I've had my Dillon 650 for a while now and have cranked out enough .223 75 grain hollow points to take over a third world country by myself. Now its time to venture into uncharted waters and lay up a good supply of 9mm. My question is about powder selection. the bullets I have on hand are your typical plated 115 grain ball. I'm not sure if it makes a difference but the base of the bullet is not exposed. What I am looking for is a burn rate that requires enough powder that a double charge will spill over the top. I'm not looking for a hot load, just trying to make double charges easier to spot. Does such a powder exist or am I being to paranoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 You would have to look at the slower burning powders like HS6, AA#7 or AA#9, 3n37, Silhouette, etc. I know for sure HS6 would spill over if it was double charged since you would be in the 5-6gr range and anything over about 10.2 gets to the top and starts to overflow. If you are watching the cases as they go by before you put a bullet on top of them, you should be able to spot almost any anomaly with the powder charge. I think that's a little paranoid and very limiting on your reloads to only use powders that will overflow. Slower powders usually don't do well at low charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noximus03 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 There's plenty of powder charges that will cause you to fill a 9 case to the rim. What exactly are you trying to accomplish with a load? What do you plan to shoot it out of, is this for competition use, what make is your barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlamphere Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Vihtavuori N350 at 5.8 to 6.5 grains would work as would 3N37 at 6.2 to 6.6 grains. I have seen these avaliable at powder valley much more than some other popular powders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane8168 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Unique will definitely run over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QADude Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I use 4.8 grains of WSF in 9 mm. A double charge is just below the top of the case, but easy to spot compared to a single charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 4756 will accomplish the desired result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeAZ Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Clays should do...why not just get the Dillon powder check system???... A lot cheaper than a barrel or an injury... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGary Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Power Pistol and it will sound like you are taking a third world country over...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpnewby Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 +1 for power pistol. Nearly fills cases for 124gr bullets, but more importantly a good clean powder. Don't fret over the double charge. Even when I load 3.5gr of Bullseye it's easy to spot if it happens. Just pay attention and stay in your rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcracco Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I use 4.8 grains of WSF in 9 mm. A double charge is just below the top of the case, but easy to spot compared to a single charge. That's my load with a 124gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Stay away from Titegroup. You can triple charge a case and not spill over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I like Vit N320 and IMR SR7625! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtuck Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 BlueDot or Power Pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagi Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Solo 1000 easier to spot if you double charge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I'm using HP-38, great powder IMO. 4.5gr behind a 124gr MG CMJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonj Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Alliant Unique gets my vote. I've used it for 95-147 gr bullets, jacketed and lead. Always with great results and precise metering through my Dillon 550B. It's pretty well case filling with standard loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfowl-widowmaker Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I like solo 1K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open3gunner Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Use n350 if you doublecharge it will go over the top and spill. Definetly you will notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsii64 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 There's plenty of powder charges that will cause you to fill a 9 case to the rim. What exactly are you trying to accomplish with a load? What do you plan to shoot it out of, is this for competition use, what make is your barrel? I'm shooting a Beretta PX4 with a stock 4 inch barrel. As far as purpose I"m looking for a general purpose range load. this is not for competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsii64 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Clays should do...why not just get the Dillon powder check system???... A lot cheaper than a barrel or an injury... I do use the Dillon Powder Check system and it has never failed me. I still like to eyeball the charge before I seat the bullet anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ace- Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 If you have a powder check AND you're looking in every case before seating a bullet then you should go with a powder that works out a good load for your gun, even with 3.8gns of titegroup you will notice a double charge, and your powder check will definitely pick it up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klemmer Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Another vote for Solo 1000. Double charge pours conspicuously over the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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