mwf008 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I use n320 mostly. I do use n310 when using 95 gr MG for steel challenge. Super soft load! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleStix Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 After trying HS-6, WSF, WST, and 231, I've settled on WST. The following load is accurate, soft, cleaner than the rest, provides positive ejection on a G34 with a 14lb Wolff recoil spring, and provides positive ejection on a G19 with a stock RSA. 147 Bayou Bullet 3.3 WST 1.150 OAL ~915 FPS at 50 Degrees F G34 KKM Barrel ES 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyTTE Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 PowerPistol. I ran TiteGroup for a while but I had terrible inconsistencies with the Dillon powder drop for some reason. Switched and everything cleared up. Go figure. Galaxy Note II + Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetalweld57 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Silhouette for major, solo 1000 for minor. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter116 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 WST, Clays and Autocomp work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter116 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Autocomp measures really well in a 650 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielcp6 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 The good thing about reloading 9mm and 45 ACP is that you can use just about any powder faster than 296. Use a chrono and work your way up. I use what ever I can find for cheap. Yep. I've been using red dot, WST, and Power Pistol because they were what I could find. There are probably much better powers than WST, but it meters well, charges are light, and it does not smoke too badly. I just got over 8000 rounds out of a 4# jug of red dot have you used red dot with 9mm 147gr jacketed bullets? I'm looking for some load data currently and haven't had any luck. anything would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterlingSomeone Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Clays has been my favorite powder when power factor does not matter. 2.1 grains with a 147gr bullet behind it has served me well. I have a Keg of 700x that is being used slowly and it is ok. A little goes a long way with this powder (700x) and it can get smokey with lead bullets. On a side note my Dillon drops both powders pretty consistently. WST was pretty clean burning but it can be a chore to find proper load data for this powder in 9mm 147 grain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcracco Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Ok, I'll say it; Clays is not a great choice for 9mm. Great stuff in 45ACP (low pressure round) but in 9mm it's tricky to get velocity esp. with heavier bullets. Hodgdon does not even list Clays load data for a 147gn bullet. Why mess with Clays in 9mm if there are other great choices like Titegroup, WST, and WSF? If you are using Clays in a 9mm load and it is working for you, great. But I wanted to mention all this for the new reloader in hopes they will start with a different powder. I also don't understand the burns clean/dirty criterion. If I can put 500 rounds through my gun and have it function flawlessly all I care about are the hits on target. I know the gun will be dirty regardless of powder used and I will clean the thing before the next use. But I love Clays in 45ACP. Soft shooting and makes velocity no problem with a 230gn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 ^^^+1. Clays and 147 grain LFPs is the only 9x19 combination that I've had tumbling bullets from. Not worth the trouble when almost any powder works better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 VV N320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrVvrroomm Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I use Titegroup for 9mm, 40 major, 40 minor. Just like the label says, "a little goes a long way" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I wanted to try Clays and Solo 1000 for 147gr bullets but couldn't get either to meter through my Lee Auto Discs in such small amounts. Too flakey is probably the problem. I put together a few with Power Pistol and shot them at an indoor range. Tons of smoke. I use AA#5 for .38/.44 Special loads. Figured I would put some together. Haven't tried them yet. Probably pick up a lb of AA#2 tomorrow to try out. I'm just looking to move to something other than Bullseye. I really don't know why other than just testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at_liberty Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) Green Dot is one you might find. Alliant is now marketing powders targeted for handguns, downplaying use of its shotgun powders for handgun loads, but Green Dot has a history as a good medium burner for handguns. Personally, I have a good supply of Power Pistol, HS-6, and I guess an actual collection of at least one pound of many possibilities, but I doubt I could find them right now, and doubt you would do much better. Green Dot loads for 9mm, taken from an older Alliant Reloader's Guide: 115g FMJ, 1.12 COL, 4.7g, 1150 fps 125g FMJ, 1.15 COL, 5.2g, 1150 fps 125g Lead, 1.15 COL, 5.2g, 1165 fps 147g XTP, 1.14 COL, 3.7g, 930 fps Edited December 9, 2013 by at_liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertl35 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 WSF also works great in 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21 shooter Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 VV N320. Burns clean, low recoil, case fill is excellent. Wish I could find a case right now! I have tried similar powders but nothing can match N320 with a 147 gr. bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGreg66 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 My two favorites for lead bullets were Solo1000 and WSF. A while ago I tried titegroup, Clays and AA#2 as well as the two above. Titegroup smoked a lot with lead/moly bullets and had a sharp recoil. Clays and AA#2 seemed too fast for 135gr 9mm and I started seeing some flatter primers as I reached PF as well as inconsistent velocitys and feel. They also weren't as accurate as the other loads. WSF felt great, good velocity, soft feel, not as bad on smoke. Solo1000 was even better than WSF, marginally softer and marginally less smoke. I'd take either one. I more recently tried N320 with 124gr CMJ MG bullets and it was very consistent but I did feel that it recoiled more at PF. That may have been due to the bullet weight change though from 135gr to 124gr. It's something you could get used to though. All were at ~132PF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phidelt208 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'm using Universal, Tightgroup, and silhouette, under a jacketed 124 HP, which is working great. I'm going to experiment with something new I just got a bunch of 147gr lead bullets so any thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinHot Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I have been shooting 147gr lead bullets with WSF the past year and it works great. OAL of 1.145 and a PF of just under 130. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 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...
frankie Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I use 5.0 of unique under a 124 mtg at about 135 pf OAL is 1.165 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I use 5.o of unique under mtg 125 OAL 1.165 135pf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWThomas Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 6.0g of Ramshot Silhouette with 115g plated bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 6.0g of Ramshot Silhouette with 115g plated bullets. What's your chrono show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshxdm9 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I use titegroup with mg and bayou 124gr. 9mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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