Triumph
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Is there a powder that is recommended for the Lee Pro Auto Disk Measure. I assume some powders may work better with the disks.
I am loading 45 ACP & 9mm for starters.
Thanks
I am loading 45 ACP & 9mm for starters.
Thanks
Any specific ones you like. I don't know anything about powder so I don't know which ones these would be.Hodgdon "CLAYS" family....Universal Clays, Clays or International Clays.
Is W231 a model number or brand name. Also, which Unique powder would I use?W231 (mild-midrange loads), Unique for mid-range up
Can you give me any detail on the brand names or model #s for these powders?(H414, BL-C(2), AA#7, Hunter)
Which of the above are ball vs. flake?Hi,
Short answer: ball and small flake powders work very well,
Universal works good for me with PAD. I reload 9mm Largo (124Gr RN), .40S&W (180Gr FN), and .45ACP (230Gr RN) using the .57 hole on the disk which according to the manual should throw 5.2Gr of powder. Mine throws 5.1Gr of powder all day long. I reload all the above using Berry's plated bullets.
Is anyone else concerned that OP knows absolutely nothing about powders. OP you have to do some more research this is not something that you can just go out and buy a setup and crank out ammo. It can be very dangerous!! Not busting your balls just very concerned for your well being.
Ball powders generally flow very well through powder measures, although some of the faster burning ones with very small grains (like Accurate #9) can leak a bit from under the hopper of the Lee powder measure.
Winchester 231 is my #1 powder for 230 grain FMJ's out of my lee auto disc. It's a great powder to start with for your .45 ACP.