TimWarner Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I've got about 3/4# of Unique left. I've been using 4.0gr unique under my 147gr Zero JHP's in 9mm. It's dirty, relatively accurate, but dirty. Available everywhere, reasonably priced, but dirty. When I run out of Unlimited(gssf) ammo, I shoot some and it fogs up my c-more in <50 rounds. From what I hear, a lot of people use titegroup. What's the advantage of titegroup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 It's cheap, accurate, available about everywhere, and meters well. A lot of shooters complain that it's dirty, but that hasn't been my experience. I haven't tried it with 147s, but it's great with 124s/125s. I've heard that 3.0-3.3 grains is about right for 147s, but check before you rely on my memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay1 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) Tightgroup or Vihta Vuori N320 are both popular choices for the 147 grainers. I'm loading 3.3 grains of V V N320 at 1.140 OAL with the 147 gr JHP Zero and getting 130 PF in a Glock 34 with the stock barrel. Shoots into 1.5" or less at 20 yards for a 5 shot group off of sandbags. Not spectacular groups but repeatable and consistant and this includes all shots fired - no calling this one or that one a flier. If I pull the trigger and it comes out of the barrel it is part of the group. Rick Edited February 15, 2006 by Clay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 titegroup is a good choice, so is 231...seems like 231 is more accurate, and softer shooting but dirtier(slightly) and titegroup seems to be slightly cheaper in bulk than 231. If you like the Unique, but dont like the filth, try universal clays...its like a super clean unique...shoots great.. and i used 3.5 grains and a fmjrn at 1.150 oal and federal primers. also IMO, every powder is dirty....if you shoot ALOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimWarner Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Hmm, maybe if I get some 3n37 and run a mag through my guns at the end of every range trip I can cut my cleaning down to once a year. I wonder if it would clean up the Unique mess very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 hows shooting some 3n37 at the end of the range trip going to clean the gun? if anything it will make it slightly dirtier...right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 hows shooting some 3n37 at the end of the range trip going to clean the gun?if anything it will make it slightly dirtier...right? Time for another cuppa joe - sounds like he was being facetious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimWarner Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I guess I was referencing another thread in which 3n37 is talked about as burning EVERYTHING and coming out clean. My thought was if I shoot lots of dirty ammo, then some really hot burning stuff, I can cut my cleaning down from every month or two, to twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I have used 3.4 gr.of Tiregroup with the 147 gr Star FMJ with excellent results. Nice groups and very soft shooting. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggie Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I have used 3.4 gr.of Tiregroup with the 147 gr Star FMJ with excellent results. Nice groups and very soft shooting.Tony That is almost exactly my load that I have come to enjoy. I load to 1.15" OAL with Precision Delta 147g and it chronos 880fps out of my Glock 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911jerry Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 " I'm loading 3.3 grains of V V N320 at 1.140 OAL with the 147 gr JHP Zero and getting 130 PF in a Glock 34 with the stock barrel. " My question: Would this OAL be the same for TMJ's - 147 grain, Zero's? Thanks Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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