rootacres Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I currently use 3.25 gr of TG loaded to 1.12 OAL (cause i have too #tanfogliolife) with 147 gr sns coated RN and now switching to 150 gr blue bullets RN. Which powder has the softest feel? I know TG is on the dirtier side and I don't really care. I usually clean my gun after every match anyway. Is there a better option out there for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Look at VV N320. More expensive, but much cleaner and cooler burning than TG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I like Prima V. Single base, cooler than TG, inexpensive. The newer lot takes a pinch more, but work up as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBolt Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 TG or Bullseye for my soft minor loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsoncustom Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) N310 is gonna be one of the softest if not #1 Edited May 24, 2017 by thompsoncustom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I've used WW231 for many decades - got the recipe from Pocohantas, directly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I wasn't aware you knew Elizabeth Warren ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igolfat8 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Clays is the softest recoiling powder I've ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef15 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 2.7 gr Red Dot with a 155 is very light recoiling. I can't imagine how it would be with a metal frame.Sent from my SM-G360V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Clays or N-310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 1 hour ago, dvc4you said: Clays or N-310 N-310 is super soft, but I could not get any minor load to an acceptable group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I like 3.2 grains of VV N320. Feels light and shoots good. No smoke and I can run thousands of rounds with no buildups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 20 minutes ago, AzShooter said: I like 3.2 grains of VV N320. Feels light and shoots good. No smoke and I can run thousands of rounds with no buildups. Bullet weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbot Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, lcs said: 29 minutes ago, AzShooter said: at 3.2 grains... seems like a 147gr bullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) With a 147? N310. It's approaching dangerous pressures just to hit 130-135 PF though. Clays and red dot are up there, too. Eventually though, you figure out it doesn't matter too much. A good accurate load that's reliable in your gun is all you need. Pick one and practice. (I'm currently shooting Prima V and it does a terrific job of being pretty damn soft and running through my gun extremely accurately.) Edited May 25, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Yes that's with 147 grainers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwbsig Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 5 hours ago, MemphisMechanic said: With a 147? N310. It's approaching dangerous pressures just to hit 130-135 PF though. Clays and red dot are up there, too. Eventually though, you figure out it doesn't matter too much. A good accurate load that's reliable in your gun is all you need. Pick one and practice. (I'm currently shooting Prima V and it does a terrific job of being pretty damn soft and running through my gun extremely accurately.) I got some 147 gr bullets I want to try with some prima v ,I was gonna try 3.2 and 3.4 for starters at 1.135 oal for my g34. Just wondering after reading your post if you would mind sharing your load might help me narrow down my loading and range trips. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Clays, but I only use the Australian variety so can't comment on the new Canadian version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamboo Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Alliant Clay Dot, e3, American Select, and Promo are all soft shooters and available at PV right now. Personally I am fond of American Select as it is very clean, very accurate, and easy to load (very close to solo1k but meters better). Clay Dot is also good, but can get spikey when pushed beyond about 135pf. I use Vectan GM3 and am very happy with that also. 3.0gr under a SNS 147 coated bullet - Accurate, very clean, and i think it is a soft shooting powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mont1120 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 In an effort to get rid of some free CFE which did not work well in .45, I experimented with Blue Bullet 135 and 147's. Using 4.1 grains of CFE over the 135 has led me to my new 3 Gun load, it has the lowest recoil I have felt and reliably function a 4.5 XDm slide. I used 3.5 of the CFE over the 147's, and it is just as good. I have not chrono'd them, but will at the next chance. I really recommend you give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thormx538 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I'm a big fan of N320 and Blue Bullet 147gr RN.Yeah, N320 is expensive (I paid $32/lb shipped price for 8lb in the fall) but it's still only 1.5 cents worth of powder per round, so who cares. The bullet cost is the driver, not the powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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