What's up fellas. I have been using hs-6 powder for a little while now and like it. But for the grn of bulltes I like there isn't always an option for hs6. So I was wondering if there is a good universal powder that would work for my needs. I like the xtp's in 147gn for the 9mm and in the 200gn in the 45. Any input would help thanks.
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Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
147gr 9's fly well with PowerPistol, you might also try Blue Dot, but I've used Unique too. The PP works very nicely for subsonic rounds.
Bullseye is the old standard for 45's. You can use it in 9's as well.
Best bet, try Hodgdon's data center and Alliant's online data for the two of them.
There's also a handgun caliber loading thread in the Reloading Subforum here.
147gr 9's fly well with PowerPistol, you might also try Blue Dot, but I've used Unique too. The PP works very nicely for subsonic rounds.
Bullseye is the old standard for 45's. You can use it in 9's as well.
Best bet, try Hodgdon's data center and Alliant's online data for the two of them.
There's also a handgun caliber loading thread in the Reloading Subforum here.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
v-340 has been my go to powder in 9mm, 40cal and 45acp for years and works well in those bullet weights, hard cast lead, plated and jacketed.
Accur 5 is another but it genneral doesn't reach as high of a velocity if you are looking to meet a power factor for match.
v-340 has been my go to powder in 9mm, 40cal and 45acp for years and works well in those bullet weights, hard cast lead, plated and jacketed.
Accur 5 is another but it genneral doesn't reach as high of a velocity if you are looking to meet a power factor for match.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
There are many powders that will work well depending on the purpose for the loads. HS-6 is on the slow side for a 45...faster powders will generate less felt recoil. Unique might be a good choice for a dual purpose powder. Solo 1000 is popular in match circles...it's single base and very clean burning... WST... it's a long list.
TC
There are many powders that will work well depending on the purpose for the loads. HS-6 is on the slow side for a 45...faster powders will generate less felt recoil. Unique might be a good choice for a dual purpose powder. Solo 1000 is popular in match circles...it's single base and very clean burning... WST... it's a long list.
TC
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
231 is nice and soft in the 9 under 147gr bullets. I use 3.5 grains under a Remington FMJ loaded to 1.150" OAL. According to my reloading manual, 3.6grs under a 147XTP loaded to 1.135 is max.
It is also excellent for the 45. Five to six grains under pretty much all of the bullet weights works great.
231 is nice and soft in the 9 under 147gr bullets. I use 3.5 grains under a Remington FMJ loaded to 1.150" OAL. According to my reloading manual, 3.6grs under a 147XTP loaded to 1.135 is max.
It is also excellent for the 45. Five to six grains under pretty much all of the bullet weights works great.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
I find that Titegroup wopks well for both of those and is (usually) readily available.
I find that Titegroup wopks well for both of those and is (usually) readily available.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
I used Unique with both calibers and was satisfied with the velocities of each.
I used Unique with both calibers and was satisfied with the velocities of each.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
listen to Niles. VV-340 is an excellent, case-filling, slower burning powder that will provide high velocities, low flash, and excellent accuracy. It's all i use for 9 & 45.
listen to Niles. VV-340 is an excellent, case-filling, slower burning powder that will provide high velocities, low flash, and excellent accuracy. It's all i use for 9 & 45.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
I too find that Titegroup works well in both 9mm and 45 acp. I have used it and vihtavori but the titegroup is a good bit cheaper so its what I use 95% of the time. I have been loading 3.4 gr titegroup under a 147gr hornady bullet and its a nice reduced power load for 9mm.
I too find that Titegroup works well in both 9mm and 45 acp. I have used it and vihtavori but the titegroup is a good bit cheaper so its what I use 95% of the time. I have been loading 3.4 gr titegroup under a 147gr hornady bullet and its a nice reduced power load for 9mm.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
W231, Unique, even Red Dot works well for both 9x19 and 45ACP.
Titegroup also works but it leaves so much empty space that there is definitely the chance of not catching a double-charge and seems to burn HOT.
W231, Unique, even Red Dot works well for both 9x19 and 45ACP.
Titegroup also works but it leaves so much empty space that there is definitely the chance of not catching a double-charge and seems to burn HOT.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
Win 231
Win 231
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
I second 35WLN's recommendation.
I have used VV n310 and n320 in both 9mm and 45. 310 is a bit too fast for my liking. It makes great bullseye 45 loads with a cast 185 or 200 SWC. Since I have gone 100% to 9mm I only use 320 at this point. It is a little safer than 310 and make a very soft load under 147s. I use zero's 147JHPs with 3.4 grains of 320. Does a 130 powerfactor from a Glock 17 with a Barsto barrel.
I second 35WLN's recommendation.
I have used VV n310 and n320 in both 9mm and 45. 310 is a bit too fast for my liking. It makes great bullseye 45 loads with a cast 185 or 200 SWC. Since I have gone 100% to 9mm I only use 320 at this point. It is a little safer than 310 and make a very soft load under 147s. I use zero's 147JHPs with 3.4 grains of 320. Does a 130 powerfactor from a Glock 17 with a Barsto barrel.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
My choice has been Unique for
9mm 115's
45ACP 230gr
RJ
My choice has been Unique for
9mm 115's
45ACP 230gr
RJ
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
Hodgdon Universal made hare called Ap70N or a seccond choice is Alliant Unique they are so close to being hte same the data will work from one to the other if not to hot. the 45acp is easy as it will work with faster powders well but the 9mm is better with a slightly slower powder as it runs at higher pressure but both will push a 9mm 125 over 1000fps and a 230gr 45 at 800fps making it the best powder to use. Universal burns a lot cleaner than Unique so it was the first choice for me as a powder for multiple calibres. i have used universal in, 9mm, 40, 10mm, 38spl, 357, 41mag, 44spl, 44mag, 45acp, 455 Webbly, 45colt that is why it is called universal as it will cycle semi autos and work with medium loads well in most revolvers. it will not be the best for hot handgun loads but gives good performance in most pistol calibres.
Hodgdon Universal made hare called Ap70N or a seccond choice is Alliant Unique they are so close to being hte same the data will work from one to the other if not to hot. the 45acp is easy as it will work with faster powders well but the 9mm is better with a slightly slower powder as it runs at higher pressure but both will push a 9mm 125 over 1000fps and a 230gr 45 at 800fps making it the best powder to use. Universal burns a lot cleaner than Unique so it was the first choice for me as a powder for multiple calibres. i have used universal in, 9mm, 40, 10mm, 38spl, 357, 41mag, 44spl, 44mag, 45acp, 455 Webbly, 45colt that is why it is called universal as it will cycle semi autos and work with medium loads well in most revolvers. it will not be the best for hot handgun loads but gives good performance in most pistol calibres.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
Titegroup gets my vote as well .
Titegroup gets my vote as well .
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
Solo 1000 is awesome. Cheap, very cool burning, low recoil.
Solo 1000 is awesome. Cheap, very cool burning, low recoil.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
The Universal Pistol Powder would be be Unique. Are there better options? For me N320 is my choice. But, there are other other options like 231/HP38, N340, TG works well, too, as does Universal Clays.
The Universal Pistol Powder would be be Unique. Are there better options? For me N320 is my choice. But, there are other other options like 231/HP38, N340, TG works well, too, as does Universal Clays.
Re: good powder for 9mm and 45acp?
win 231 is what i use on all my cal, 9mm, 40sw and 45acp. good groups for me
win 231 is what i use on all my cal, 9mm, 40sw and 45acp. good groups for me
