Will Abrahams Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I recently bought some .40 SW major 1.180 from a competition ammo supplier. I called to ask what powder they use, but the person I spoke with made it sound like they use several different powders based on what's available. I know there are a lot of flake powders out there, but does this look like any of the usual suspects generally used for 40SW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 What is the charge weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russellhjoy Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) looks like titegroup or W231 but I'm pretty sure its TG. Edited December 12, 2013 by Russellhjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justsomeguy Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Most commercial reloaders don't use canister powders generally available to the public. They used "blended" powders that you will never see unless you get a deal on some "BE" type from an Alliant distributor or something like that, which is a bulk "Bullseye" variant with different retardation or flash additives blended for a particular commercial application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Abrahams Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Most commercial reloaders don't use canister powders generally available to the public. They used "blended" powders that you will never see unless you get a deal on some "BE" type from an Alliant distributor or something like that, which is a bulk "Bullseye" variant with different retardation or flash additives blended for a particular commercial application. I was wondering if that was the case. This particular ammo was from universal ammo out of Florida. The gentlemen I spoke with mentioned titegroup was one of the powders they use, but was not sure if it was used for my particular batch. I didn't ask if all their powders were of the canister type. The charge weight is 5.0 grains. Thanks for the responses : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mturnbull333 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What gr bullet cause that's to much TG for a 180 but right there for a 165. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Abrahams Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 180 grain bullet, checked a few to make sure there was no error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) Get it over a chrono We'll figure it out Edited December 17, 2013 by SD1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 My 1$ bet without data is WST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajadudes Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 It's not WC 231....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russellhjoy Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) It's not wst, wst is almost green and nonmetallic-looking. Also 5g of wst is not enough for major 40 @180gr unless it's lead. Still think it's titegroup. They always load hot, so 5gr of titegroup for a 180 would sound about right Edited December 17, 2013 by Russellhjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinerRider Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Yeah loks like titegroup to me. Which would make sense because it is the only powder available right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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