Salsantini Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I've not loaded any 9mm for quite a few years. I would like to start loading it again. I am looking for a minor load using 147gr poly coated bullets. I have some Ramshot competition, Clays and WST. I've pretty much used the Ramshot competition for .40 major. the WST for .40 minor loads. I've used the Clays for .45. I have not heard of anyone using the Ramshot competition for 9mm. And I've heard Clays is not good for 9mm.. The last time I loaded 9mm I used W231. I am thinking of using the WST for the 9mm minor loads but don't see much data on this. Just looking for some suggestions. Any info would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tswisher21 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 My go to load is a coated 147 gn bullet with 3.1 gns of titegroup Its very accurate and very pleasant to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, tswisher21 said: My go to load is a coated 147 gn bullet with 3.1 gns of titegroup Its very accurate and very pleasant to shoot. My 147gr load is very similar. 147gr RN with 3.0gr Titegroup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Same with 147 3.1 tg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Before we answer anymore are you looking specifically for one of those powders to load with or are you asking for other options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 What gun are we talking about? 147gr blues and 3.1 of titegroup is a great load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 hours ago, usmc90 said: Before we answer anymore are you looking specifically for one of those powders to load with or are you asking for other options? I just named the three powders I have on hand. I am not locked into any of these three. Since it has been a while since loading 9mm I am looking for more up to date insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, floater said: What gun are we talking about? 147gr blues and 3.1 of titegroup is a great load. I have a few 9mm pistols I would be using these in. . Glock 17, PPQ, M&P, CZ75B, and a 1911 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 39 minutes ago, Salsantini said: I have a few 9mm pistols I would be using these in. . Glock 17, PPQ, M&P, CZ75B, and a 1911 9mm. Well for the Glock 17 3.1 of titegroup and a 147 blue flat point at 1.125" has been a stellar load for me, also 3.3 grains of sport pistol has shown a great bit of promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 6 hours ago, Salsantini said: The last time I loaded 9mm I used W231. I've been using W231 for 30 years for 9mm Minor, and .45. Still am , come to think of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPoint Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I've recently switched from Titegroup to Alliant Sport Pistol. 2.9 grns of ASP behind Acme's 147 grn coated fb for 9mm minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 3 hours ago, LaPoint said: I've recently switched from Titegroup to Alliant Sport Pistol. 2.9 grns of ASP behind Acme's 147 grn coated fb for 9mm minor. Why did you switch? Is it a cleaner burning powder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
223to45 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I have a few 9mm pistols I would be using these in. . Glock 17, PPQ, M&P, CZ75B, and a 1911 9mm. Well for the 1911, my wife runs 147 Eggleston with 3.0gr of TG. Which is about 136 PF.She also runs a .357 sized bullet.So you could drop down to 2.9 or 2.8.But she like the feel of it at that power factor.Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPoint Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/17/2018 at 9:54 AM, Salsantini said: Why did you switch? Is it a cleaner burning powder? Yes, it appears to be cleaner burning but isn't that the claim of most powders? It is formulated to be used with powder coated/polymer coated bullets. Some other powders may dissolve or melt the coatings. I had a leading problem in my Lone Wolfe barreled Glock. I thought the problem may have been related to Titegroup dissolving the bullet coating but I it was more of a self induced reloading issue (not belling the case mouth adequately causing the coating to be scraped off as the bullet was seated.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 the gold standard (IMO) is N320 231 / HP-38 are good choices if you use TG, just be aware that it does smoke more on poly coated bullets. most of the time it doesn't matter as long as you are outdoors, a little breeze helps too. recommendations are to stay away from WST and Clays for heavy weight 9mm, the pressure spikes when you start getting over 3 grains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 46 minutes ago, Butterpuc said: the gold standard (IMO) is N320 231 / HP-38 are good choices if you use TG, just be aware that it does smoke more on poly coated bullets. most of the time it doesn't matter as long as you are outdoors, a little breeze helps too. recommendations are to stay away from WST and Clays for heavy weight 9mm, the pressure spikes when you start getting over 3 grains. I have heard this about Clays, But not about WST. Good to know. What is you N320 9mm load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog317 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 147 FN Blue Bullet on 3.3 Gr of Tight group with a OAL 1.135 works great in my CZ SPO1 and G-34. Chrono from the 34 last month was 136 & 137 PF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Salsantini said: I have heard this about Clays, But not about WST. Good to know. What is you N320 9mm load? Typical coated bullet 147gr profile 1.135” 3.15gr N320 129PF 1.135” 3.10gr N320 127PF I had it dialed in to a 2SD using a 10 shot test. haven’t checked it that closely in years now. So I run a little hotter than before. Edited September 19, 2018 by Butterpuc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPoint Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Salsantini- It may be worthwhile to check out the thread on this forum on Alliant Sport Pistol powder if you are going use a different powder than what you have on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 147gn Hi-Tek coated Round Nose bullet over 3.6 grains of WST. 1.14 OAL. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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