AJC1
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4.0 tg at 1.090 and dont look back. Accurate and mild.
TG on lubed lead will be a bit smoky. I’d go with WSF, or load both and see what you think.That leaves Universal Clays, Unique, WSF, BE, AA5, Tite Group, Ramshot Silhouette, Universal.
Sport Pistol has not gotten to the redneck woods of rural eastern NC yet! I looked!
Unfortunately freeze my tush off in the cold waterI can tell you this much, the Ramshot Silhouette and the AA#5 are very close to each other performance wise with the Ramshot being a little more economical to use. I could not see, feel or notice any change between the two so I went to using the Ramshot as it seems to shoot cleaner in the gun and doesn't smoke as much when shot indoors. The HP-38/W231 is the powder I use the most of for our 9mm with both 115gr and 124gr plated bullets and we are shooting this in 4 different 9mm. Have also started using AA#2 this past year and am very pleased with what I am seeing.
I haven't used Bullseye since it was Hercules Bullseye. All those powders will work well in the 9mm from all the reports I've read on all the reloading forums. Start loading up 5-10 test loads at starting levels and fire them for function. I usually load 2/3 in the mag to check for cycling, feed, ejection and if they will lock the slide back. If they all fire and fully cycle then load up 30 or so and fire for accuracy and consistency. Then do it again going a little hotter. You should quickly see which combinations work the best. Besides what else ya gonna do in the middle of winter?
The Hodgdon online data has WSF for 124gr LRN. During the component shortage, I took the 115gr FMJ data and reduced it 10% for LRN. If you’re not comfortable with that, they do have Universal data for 115gr LRN. It’s a decent medium burn rate powder.Can any of you point me to some published data?
And VV claims N330 was designed for 9mm! I hadn’t brought up VV powders since they weren’t in the OP’s list but they do run well in a variety of calibers. They’re pricey compared to others but not prohibitive and if you like the “feel” you pay the price. I’d suggest trying N320 in addition to N330. Of course if you’re putting in that order to PV, throw some Sport Pistol on it as well.... Good luck!Have been using VihtaVuori N330 based on a recommendation by IPSC competitor Brian Enos. Nice tight groups and a very clean burning powder.
That’s fine shooting! What was distance?
That’s fine shooting! What was distance?
By the way, I have the largest supply of Win 231/HP38, RD, Unique, BE, 2400, and Universal. But they may not be my best choice for this application. I also have a pound of Power Pistol, 700x, Nitro 100, HS-6, IMR 4227.
With no exact data, I am working up slowly. I’ve run into this same problem in 357 and 45 acp before.Most all powders will be sooty if your below there optimum pressure range they are designed to work in. A you found out it clears up when the pressure gets up. I use WSF on all my 9mm loads but I mainly shoot 124gr bullets. Not looking at my notes your were running on the low side the reason for the soot. Your groups will tighten up once you get to a stabilized pressure, no soot.
Thought I’d asked of those that regularly reload 9mm what is their top powder choice for conventionally lubed 115 gr lead round nosed boolits.
I’ve been using Win231. Just curious what others are using.
Thanks for your input.
Anyone else have a case smutting problem with WSF. I assume it is from cases not expanding enough to seal to chamber walls. With me it occurred between 3.5 and 4.2 gr of WSF. It stopped at 4.5 grains.
Is WSF considered a dirty powder?