turkeypoker Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Vectan SP2 I skipped this one because I didn't want to sound boastful I sold 24 pounds of this a year or two ago....not all that impressed. For the OP, if you're going to shoot Minor, stay away from the slower powders on that chart...they aren't what you want. Edited November 13, 2014 by G-ManBart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Vectan SP2 I skipped this one because I didn't want to sound boastful I sold 24 pounds of this a year or two ago....not all that impressed. For the OP, if you're going to shoot Minor, stay away from the slower powders on that chart...they aren't what you want. Ahha, I caught you!! Bart does still visit us once in a while!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeypoker Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Ok I was able to score some HS6 today. I'm still new to the open game. Is it better than autocomp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Ok I was able to score some HS6 today. I'm still new to the open game. Is it better than autocomp? It takes ~1gr more HS-6 to make the same PF so in theory it give you more gas, but I haven't yet done a blind taste test. It is dirtier and maybe a hair harsher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Ok I was able to score some HS6 today. I'm still new to the open game. Is it better than autocomp? It takes ~1gr more HS-6 to make the same PF so in theory it give you more gas, but I haven't yet done a blind taste test. It is dirtier and maybe a hair harsher. Regarding dirtiness, I had just the opposite experience in my shorty. I get the black carbon coating on the ramp, chamber, breechface, etc with both. I don't notice much difference in the dirtiness of the comp, but I had more of what looked to be unburned granules (goldish in color) with WAC. I don't have that residue with HS-6. Loads were 7.2gr WAC under a MG 124 JHP and 8.9gr HS-6 under a MG 115 JHP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Hello: I find Auto Comp to be a little harsher than HS-6. Both work very well in 9mm major. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 try some VV 3N38 or N350 if you can get it. I do get the odd unburnt little gold granules like you describe but powder fouling throughout the gun is way less than with any of the other few powders I've tried. it smells nice too. my load is 10.3gn of 3N38 with a 124gn RN CMJ BUT it's in 38 super not 9mm. the VV powder definitely cuts down my gun dirtiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jid2 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I like 3N37, Autocomp and Silhouette are close 2nds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Auto Comp,VV N350,or HS-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Ok I was able to score some HS6 today. I'm still new to the open game. Is it better than autocomp?It takes ~1gr more HS-6 to make the same PF so in theory it give you more gas, but I haven't yet done a blind taste test. It is dirtier and maybe a hair harsher.Mine is the opposite. HS6 is the softest of the 9 Major powders to me. WAC is still a good powder but I would put HS6 and Sil over it easily, True Blue slightly over it and equal about to the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykj03 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 great info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclagg Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Yep.. HS6 is it for me.. 7.9 with a 124 Precision Delta HP 9 major Edited December 9, 2014 by sclagg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Be sure to test N-350! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHMSA15151 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I ran out of Tite Group and had a bunch of W-231. It seems to work well for 9mm minor. I'm using 124 RN's. Either Extreme or Montana Gold. It sure would be great if we could get a variety of powders avaiable again, but that doesn't seem to be happening anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I like 3N37, Autocomp and Silhouette are close 2nds. I'm sure you probably have done, but if not give 3N38 and N350 a try. especially in your gun with the ported barrel and your very nice looking comp the 3N38 should make plenty of gas to get it really working. Though if you like 3N37 you may prefer N350 to 3N38 as it sits somewhere between 3N37 and 3N38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jid2 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 My gun is a 9 major, 3N37 fills the case I don't think 3N38 would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Yep if 37 fills the case you most likely wouldn't fit enough 38 in there. N350 should be fine though. I did think a few guys were running 3n38 in 9 major but loads obviously vary a lot depending on the guns configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 3n38 with coated lead easily makes major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 That's a good point actually. the coated lead stuff shoots a decent bit faster than CMJ or FMJ's do. Shooting coated lead 115s or 124s in 9mm may open up more powder options that wouldn't otherwise be viable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Old Guy Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 That's a good point actually. the coated lead stuff shoots a decent bit faster than CMJ or FMJ's do. Shooting coated lead 115s or 124s in 9mm may open up more powder options that wouldn't otherwise be viable. I too, am new at Open Guns,, currently shooting 115 CMJ's and AC.. but running low I do have some faster powders,, N320, Unique, & WST,, anyone have any suggestions about Bullet / Powder combos I also have some 124gr Bayou Bullets (coated lead).. in stock. HELP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianATL Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 My gun is a 9 major, 3N37 fills the case I don't think 3N38 would work. 3N38 will work in 9 major matter of fact I think it shoots the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) My gun is a 9 major, 3N37 fills the case I don't think 3N38 would work. 3N38 will work in 9 major matter of fact I think it shoots the best Dont forget his gun has barrel holes not just a comp. they slow the bullet velocity quite a bit. so for the same load that makes PF in your gun may not make PF in his. I do agree 3N38 is a great open/major powder. My tanfog 38 super open gun loves it but needs 10.4gn of the stuff!! Edited January 5, 2015 by BeerBaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianATL Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) My gun is 4.25 barrel with 2 holes I feel pretty confident he can make it with a 5" gun. And I have done it with barrels from 4 different manufacturers Edited January 5, 2015 by BrianATL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 ahh, ok, in that case you are certainly in a position to know! it must be a lively thing with the short barrel and ports. don't get me wrong, my gold team is the V12 so has 12 small barrel ports (6 down each side of the barrel in a V) and a 2 chamber comp so I know what LOUD is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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