mniels Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 So I have been married to Titegroup for quite some time because I had a ton of it. However, stock is running low, so I am looking for some possible alternatives (at least what can be acquired at the moment.) Currently, I am running Xtreme 124gr FPs out of a Shadow 2. Reasonably happy with it at 4.0 grains. Is anyone else running something that they really like with 124s? Primers are all over the place at the moment, just been picking up what I can, so I have a mix of CCI, WInchester, and Federal at the moment. Just seeing what other options are out there that I might like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haiedras Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Vectan Ba 9.5 is a rough tg equivalent, and still readily available iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHARLES D Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I’ve been using Vectan GM 3 in place of Titegroup. 3.8 grs came out at 128 PF at the NAZC this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnbb33 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Clean shot, vv320, sport pistol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bench Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Switched from TG to HP38 for 125 coated with 4.2gr since it was available. I won't be going back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Win 231. Switched from TG. Will never go back to TG. Cleaner and softer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galt11 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 VV N320. Cleaner but more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mniels Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 Just now, galt11 said: VV N320. Cleaner but more expensive Yeah, I have been looking for 320 but it seems to be out of stock everywhere at this point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mveto Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I like both sport pistol and clean shot, recently switched to clean shot. Was using sport pistol but it seems to go out of stock rather quick. Been very happy with clean shot since switching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOF Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Win 231 & HP38 (same powder, different can) are really close to TiteGroup and cleaner... although not as clean as N310 or N320. I don't think you'll see any fall off in load performance with 231/HP38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Clays? I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Universal ,sports pistol , bullseye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Acurate #2,, Cleanshot before it had a cool new name.. But honestly for loading minor 9,,, anything from E3 to universal will work super duper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmyster Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) I am happy with WST and will probably experiment with e3 in that load. I wasn't unhappy with Bullseye in 9mm 124 fmj. If I were constrained to powders with manufacturer published data, I'd probably try and be happy with American Select, AA#2, Clean Shot, Sport Pistol, n320, CFE Pistol, etc. Edited November 10, 2020 by johnmyster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helios Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I've been on N320 for the past couple years but just ordered some AA #2 to try. As others have said Cleanshot is supposedly old AA #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Alliant e3 and Sport Pistol. Any fast shotgun powder will work. Nothing slower than American Select, Sport Pistol or Solo 1000 unless you are using a comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I recently ran into the same issue of finding Titegroup and tried out AA2. I tried 3.8 grains under 124 grain RMR plated round nose. The rounds were very accurate and the felt recoil impulse was very good. I may be sticking with AA2 if and when things return back to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigarmsp226 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Another W231 user here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdh821 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I have TG, N320, HP38, Sport Pistol, Clean Shot, W231, and probably other powders that I forget. If I load them all to the same PF, I don't notice enough of a difference to make it worth going nuts over what powder you're using. Some are cleaner than others. That's just my opinion.. But if you think a specific powder is gonna allow you put holes in the center of a target, by all means use that powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSoop Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Bdh821 said: I have TG, N320, HP38, Sport Pistol, Clean Shot, W231, and probably other powders that I forget. If I load them all to the same PF, I don't notice enough of a difference to make it worth going nuts over what powder you're using. Some are cleaner than others. That's just my opinion.. But if you think a specific powder is gonna allow you put holes in the center of a target, by all means use that powder. What he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4n2t0 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 On 11/11/2020 at 11:31 AM, zzt said: Nothing slower than American Select, Sport Pistol or Solo 1000 unless you are using a comp. That's ridiculous advice in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, 4n2t0 said: That's ridiculous advice in my opinion. Why put up with the recoil and extra expense if you adon't need gas to work a comp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 BA-9 1/2 performed excellent for me as an alternative to N320, HP38 and Sport Pistol are also great with better accuracy from HP38 and 9 1/2 in the 130-135 Power factor range. I still use Tightgroup since I have a huge supply. If I could only have 1 powder for 9mm I'd get BA-9 1/2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 9 1/2 is good but only available in 1.1lb bottles. sport pistol is good as well. It mist a fine dust on the press while reloading. I use SP but wouldn’t worry about using either. N320 is also gtg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltrain7281 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Another vote for Sport Pistol. I recently bought 16lbs of SP from Graf & Sons but they are showing that they are currently out of stock. SP works great in 9 and 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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