Quoheleth
Member
Been loading cast lead bullets for the past couple years. I'm able to get to <1100fps (per the manuals; no chrono) using Titegroup over my 158 LSWC. Not bad, but not exactly "high performance." Thinking about laying in a supply of 158 grain JHPs for getting the most out of my .357 Magnum.
I know there are lots of good powders out there - I've been doing my homework via "search."
Couple questions:
One, anyone use AA#5 with standard 158 grain JHP? I see both Accurate's website and Lee's manual do not list AA#5 with regular 158gr jacketed, but do list it with Hornady XTP.
Two, what's the diff between "regular" and XTP that the load data is not interchangeable?
Three, for the 158 grain JHPs, how does Lil' Gun stack up against other tried-n-true powders? I'm reading how some of you are getting some pretty hot numbers in carbines with LG. I don't want to dance on that ragged edge of too hot, but I want to put together something on the higher end of magnum loads. I have no brand preference, but like what I've read about AA#9, esp. if I also want to work up some 180 grain XTPs for hogs next fall.
Thanks,
Q
FWIW, in my powder box, I have Bullseye, Universal, AA#5 and TG.
I know there are lots of good powders out there - I've been doing my homework via "search."
Couple questions:
One, anyone use AA#5 with standard 158 grain JHP? I see both Accurate's website and Lee's manual do not list AA#5 with regular 158gr jacketed, but do list it with Hornady XTP.
Two, what's the diff between "regular" and XTP that the load data is not interchangeable?
Three, for the 158 grain JHPs, how does Lil' Gun stack up against other tried-n-true powders? I'm reading how some of you are getting some pretty hot numbers in carbines with LG. I don't want to dance on that ragged edge of too hot, but I want to put together something on the higher end of magnum loads. I have no brand preference, but like what I've read about AA#9, esp. if I also want to work up some 180 grain XTPs for hogs next fall.
Thanks,
Q
FWIW, in my powder box, I have Bullseye, Universal, AA#5 and TG.