I hand load for several pistol caliber carbines. They are always loaded with the very slowest burning powder(s) appropriate for the cartridge and bullet type/weight. This is done to take advantage of the longer barrel length and gain a bit of velocity while still staying within the safe pressure...
I've not had the opertunity to use BA9, however I do use many of Vectan's other handgun/shotgun powder offerings and can say all are extremely clean burning, easy metering and do preform. That coupled with the 1990's price's available (they are sold in 1.1 pound, 7716 grain jugs) well, they've...
Gentlemen,
If you will allow it, I'd prefer to represent the opposing point of view...
I detest moon clips only a smidgen less than Hillary, Nancy and Chucky! :fire:
So much so that after years of a love/hate relationship with what is an otherwise fun little Ruger SP101 chambered for 9 Luger I...
As with so many things done at the loading bench the answer is... It depends.
If your shooting is primarily 300 yards or less with an off the rack hunting rifle, then Walkalong pretty much nailed it.
However, if your aspirations are 1500 yards away and you've just sunk the kids 1st semester...
I'll second the Saturn funnel for .223/5.56, works well and is built to last.
For a plastic wonder the RCBS "Quick Change" also works and is a few shekel's cheaper...
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