charliez Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'm trying to scrounge around for whatever powder is available in stock. So far I've been lucky in getting some Accurate #7 for my loads. What other powders do you use? (P.S. I use gunbot.net to find in stock stores). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I use 3.2 Clays with a 130gr LSWC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockCanMan Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Everyone is going to have their own opinion about what is best. Once they find a powder/load they like, they try to stick with it. In my case since I like Vihtavuori and it is hard to get at times, I start to worry about getting low and will reorder whenever I get down to 4lbs. For 9mm I would stick with a fast/clean burning powder. If I would ever run out or couldn't get any VV I would try Clays or Titegroup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Titegroup, wst, win 231, those are the ones that I try to stick with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Titegroup with jacketed or plated, 231 for lead. I haven't tried Solo 1000 or American Select, but they might work well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3324temp Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Titegroup and it seemed to be one of the easier powders to find during the shortage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistrate Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) I've used VV320, W231, HP38, Autocomp, Universal, and HS-6. All of those with Rainier plated 9mm RN 115 & 124 gr. bullets. They all work just fine. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4 Edited October 12, 2013 by twistrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinga Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 VV N320, WST, titegroup and 231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoh Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Hp38/231 for minor, autocomp for major Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quag Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 For minor 231, HUC, Tite Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishpinoy27 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 VV320, VV340 as my back up but the 12 lbs are on the way from Powder Valley so the 340 goes back to the cabinet... on plated Berrys and Extreme 147's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlamphere Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 VV N320, WST, titegroup and 231 This Or clays or Solo 1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfowl-widowmaker Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Solo 1K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56hawk Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 For minor power factor pretty much any fast burning powder will work just fine. I'm currently using 700X because I got a 12 pound keg for free. Used Bullseye before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrs Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Currently using WST with 147gr cast FPs. I have used Red Dot with 125gr LRNs and plated 115s. With the 125s at 135 PF, it feels a little sharp, like a firecracker going off. It also will not run a G34 very well unless it is very lightly sprung. As it does not meter too well, I will not be buying any more Red Dot if I can avoid it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanktm Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I was using Auto comp for a minor load but it ended up being REALLY dirty. I switched to Clays and its incredibly clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 N340, though it will kick a bit more. Solo 1000. Universal Clays is a good all around powder and works well for me with my practice moly 147's, but, with Hodgdon's production problems, it isn't too available either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 4.0g N320 w/124g FMJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampedeboss Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 231, hp38, universal Sent from my SM-T210R using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 For minor: N320, AA2, Titegroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I just loaded the same bullet at the same PF with WST, 700X and Clays: the first two felt about the same, but the Clays was much softer. I've never shot VV but I hear it's pretty great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Power Pistol, N330 and Universal for jacketed projectiles -WST , 231 and TG with lead boolits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I just loaded the same bullet at the same PF with WST, 700X and Clays: the first two felt about the same, but the Clays was much softer. I've never shot VV but I hear it's pretty great too. I´ve heard a lot god stuff about Clays, but never used it. So I would recommend, reduced to one powder, VV N320. But I will look forward to get my hands on Clays too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Been using Clays for 9 minor loads. Also fun for .45. Very soft and very clean. Just a pain to get anymore right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I use HP-38/Win 231. It's the cheapest I've been able to find and it's reliable, and not overly dirty. I'm quite happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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