Steve RA Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 D/FW is shorthand for Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) For the ppl shooting minor. I have TG and clay dot. I will be loading up some 147's next week. What do you prefer? Titegroup works wonderfully under a 147 for a powder puff load. It has two downsides. First, many other dirty powders leave a soft soot on everything. Titegroup leaves a baked on carbon deposit that you need some elbow grease with a brass brush to get off the back of the barrel and the breechface. Not a big deal, but it's there. The second downside is that it smokes a LOT under lead or coated bullets because it's burn temp is so freaking hot. Your gun gets noticeably warmer after a few quick stages than it will with most other powders. Under FMJs titegroup is a very hard powder to beat. Under lead or coated bullets I've used (not clay DOT) Clays with great success. Smoky, but not too bad. Accurate. Soft. If Clays and Clay Dot behave similarly, I'd choose it over titegroup for non-jacketed loads since I shoot them indoors and on outdoor ranges where I may have to shoot into the sun in the morning. If you don't care if your ammo is smoky, then by all means run lead bullets with titegroup. One more thing... Clays and Clay Dot I believe are both very very fast and peaky with 147s. I have heard on the internet that they are very similar powders. Verify this yourself. If so: If you have a CZ or M&P or similar gun with a short chamber I'd choose Titegroup due to the smaller case volume, since you'll be loading shorter than 1.110" unless you're shooting an FMJ bullet. (Lead 124s and 147s tend to be FN profiles which can't be loaded as long) If you're shooting a Glock or a 9mm 1911 which will eat 1.060" length rounds like candy, I'd personally be much more comfortable with Clays or Clay Dot. My M&Ps Apex barrel has a been throated to 1.150" specifically to make me more comfortable playing with super fast powders. That's as long as the magazines will let me load my ammo. Edited April 15, 2016 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Thanks for the help. I'm running a grand power x cal. I got some 147 xtreams on the way. I'm not worried about smoke. I'm going to work up a load w clay dot but I have read 3.2 is great. I load 3.2 under a 115 for bunny farts with no pf. If I can make minor with the same charge I will be set! Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I thought this was a "where is it " not a what do I use This threat was very helpful a few years back!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteroman Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 "threat" or thread ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) Good question. Now the thread drifts even more... Ironic much? Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Edited April 16, 2016 by Open1215 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDescribe Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Pretty much whatever powder you want is available -- even Clays. I haven't seen Solo 1000 in forever, but everything thing else pops up, and whether or not you find it is dependent on how often you search and how diligent your searches are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Alliant powders are still hit & miss, but everything else is plentiful at Powder Valley. I'd like some Red Dot 8#ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashAndPoof Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 What powders would you guys recommend for subsonic pistol loads? Like .45ACP and 147gr 9mm? Been using CFE Pistol but even that is becoming hard to find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev1911 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 People are going to bitch because this is the "where is the powder" thread. But I'm bored so here's my answer: For 9mm: N320, titegroup, W231/HP38 For .45ACP: N310, WST, Ramshot Comp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonj Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 And back to powder location and availability: Midsouth Shooters currently has HP-38, AA#5, Unique, and Titegroup...for now anyway. http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/Dept/reloading/smokeless-powder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteroman Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Anyone carry 8lb'ers of Aliant E3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester121 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Anyone carry 8lb'ers of Aliant E3? In stock at Reloading Unlimited, as usual. https://reloadingunlimited.com/product/alliant-e3-8-lb/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickT Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 N320 in 4 lb. jugs at Recob's for $113. PV only has 1 lb jugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamboo Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Power Valley has AA2230 and AA2520 in stock now in 1 and 8 pound containers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Is Solo 1000 ever going to return? That's the only thing that I've not seen since Nam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granderojo Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Solo 1000 was discontinued several years ago. Had TOO much powder from the vendor (had 2 different cargo ship loads) they couldn't sell because of it's inconsistent burn. Same thing happen to the Solo 1250. Made lots of people sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Solo 1000 was discontinued several years ago. Had TOO much powder from the vendor (had 2 different cargo ship loads) they couldn't sell because of it's inconsistent burn. Same thing happen to the Solo 1250. Made lots of people sad. First I heard this, I wonder why it is still listed on Accurate's website if it was discontinued several years ago: http://www.accuratepowder.com/products/shotshell/?view=2&product=Solo1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmw5142 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 What?!? Discontinued? That sucks... was always my favorite powder but I finally gave up and called Grafs today since I haven't seen my April 2014 backorder... I was told they haven't had it in Stock since August? Or October ? Can't remember... but the year was definitely 2013!!! So ordered the last two jugs of e3 they had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmw5142 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 What?!? Discontinued? That sucks... was always my favorite powder but I finally gave up and called Grafs today since I haven't seen my April 2014 backorder... I was told they haven't had it in Stock since August? Or October ? Can't remember... but the year was definitely 2013!!! So ordered the last two jugs of e3 they had.Oh... he also didn't mention it had been discontinued... he said he suspected it was being used in mass quantity by shotgun shell manufacturers... for the hell of it I kept 2 jugs back ordered... maybe I'll get a surprise shipment in 5 years or so [emoji1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granderojo Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 A close friend talked to the importer/distributor (Accurate) and was told the above info a couple of years ago. That's why I moved on. Call or email Accurate and ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 A close friend talked to the importer/distributor (Accurate) and was told the above info a couple of years ago. That's why I moved on. Call or email Accurate and ask them. I did just that and spoke to Western Powders. Solo 1000 has not been discontinued. It is being manufactured in Spain and recent production has not been sold for retail sale because it has not met their standards (and the parameters of their load guide) so it has only been purchased and used by bulk users (ammunition manufacturers) as they can do their own testing and make adjustments as needed. Western Powders is working on the issue, have held meetings with the manufacturer and plan to test the next batch to ensure it meets their standards so they can sell it via retail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 A close friend talked to the importer/distributor (Accurate) and was told the above info a couple of years ago. That's why I moved on. Call or email Accurate and ask them. I did just that and spoke to Western Powders. Solo 1000 has not been discontinued. It is being manufactured in Spain and recent production has not been sold for retail sale because it has not met their standards (and the parameters of their load guide) so it has only been purchased and used by bulk users (ammunition manufacturers) as they can do their own testing and make adjustments as needed. Western Powders is working on the issue, have held meetings with the manufacturer and plan to test the next batch to ensure it meets their standards so they can sell it via retail. Interesting. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamboo Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 For the Alliant fans out there - Wideners is having a sale on a bunch of powders including e3, Promo, Red Dot, and BE-86. (BTW - for those missing Solo1000 you might want to try Alliant American Select...which of course isn't on sale. I was a Solo fan, but after trying American Select I wouldn't go back to S1K even if it becomes available again. YMMV) Also, some of their Hodgdon powders are on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now