zombywoof Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 My M&P doesn't seem to like fast powders. I've had luck with Power Pistol, HS-6 and AA#5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionJackson Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Alliant Promo. $100/8lbs and I run 147 coated over 2.8 out of a G34 (OAL depends on the particular bullet, but I load long). Makes 900 fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leam Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ah I see why VV N310 isn't the right choice for me: it's made for lighter bullets: http://www.vihtavuori.com/en/reloading-data/handgun-reloading/9-mm-luger.html I live in a rural area so the first tests will be influenced by what's available. When I settle in ordering becomes an option. I'll take the list above and see what I can find locally. Thanks! Leam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglou13 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Alliant Promo. $100/8lbs and I run 147 coated over 2.8 out of a G34 (OAL depends on the particular bullet, but I load long). Makes 900 fps. Where you finding promo... First time I've heard ...put price is right..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandof Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) I've been using Promo for the last couple of years. I bought a case of 8# jugs at $88 per jug. It doesn't meter well in small charges but if works well across the range of bullet weights and types. It's not the best, but it works in 9/.40/.45 equally well using Red Dot load data. Edited August 26, 2015 by Gandof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 VV N320 is back in the supply chain, good stuff but expensive It really isn't that expensive. At PV $107.xx for 4#. Promo is $103.00. I have seen a lot more 320 available lately. Can't find Promo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeactionjackson Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Currently using Titegroup, but getting ready to work up some 147gr 9mm loads with N320. Between the two powders I'm probably sitting on 50+lbs , not including powders that I use for other calibers. ~g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Clays works very well for non-major loads in 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerocket Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I've been using N320 for S&W 40 180gr loads and it's been great. Now I want to start loading 9mm with N320. Anyone have any beta for minor 9mm 115gr? Wrong powder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerocket Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I guess I could have looked on the vihtavuori website.... http://www.vihtavuori.com/en/reloading-data/handgun-reloading/9-mm-luger.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkMyDuds Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Having used both Titegroup and N320, I do not see any difference in terms of cleanness, smoke (with coated bullets) and ease to meter. The only difference is the price. I'd vote for Titegroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixty Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 TITEGROUP..Plus recob has tons of it in stock right now 1 4 and 8 lbrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaskillo Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Titegroup and CFE pistol works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionJackson Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Where you finding promo... First time I've heard ...put price is right..... Promo is available most places that sell Alliant powders. Powder Valley lists it for $103/8lbs. You can use Red Dot load data; the older Alliant and third-party manuals include a lot of data for most handgun cartridges. It's like Clays, but not as spikey and has a lot more top end. 2.8 under a 147 coated LFP will make +900 fps out of a G34 all day. I use it for a variety of cartridges, including for low-recoil .308 and .44 Magnum. 7.5 under a .44 240 SWC gets me nearly 1300 fps out of my Marlin 1894, and it's a hoot. I don't find it any dirtier than Titegroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateTSU Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My preference is Red Dot, I have also used Unique and Power Pistol. Unique has been very hard to find the last few years and Power Pistol seemed to snappy for me. I have a pound of Bullseye I need to test and would also like to test Titegroup. I am shooting 124gr Coated lead for minor PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnar Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 N320 or Titegroup for me. I also like Bullseye, but that was hard to find than these two I had ample stock of for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ES13Raven Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 been shooting mainly 9mm 125 and 147gr loads, i want to try another powder other than my usual titegroup, bullseye, unique and w231. been hearing good things on the Ramshot Competition, WST and WSF, any suggestions or shooters having success with any of them. Chet This thread should help: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=218275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost River Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Clays works very well for non-major loads in 9mm. Ive recently been trying 4.0 grains of clays with a 124 grain FMJ, seems good so far, but heave heard of guys getting pressure spikes with Clays. Cannot vouch for their validity however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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