W231 because it meters better than Unique
I found Universal a bit difficult to work with in low pressure cartridges like 380 and 38 special. It wants to be at near max to get good ignition.
I would say HP38 is pretty forgiving in the low and high ranges for common cartridges.
Surprised it took 13 posts to get mentioned. Win-231/HP 38 is always my go to pistol powder for everything but the most powerful of loads.
If you are shooting modest velocity’s in your 45 try AA#2. Bet ya like it better than #5.Recently started shooting AA#5 in .45ACP, but results are not yet in.
Agreed.If you are shooting modest velocity’s in your 45 try AA#2. Bet ya like it better than #5.
Unique hands down!!
12 Ga, 9mm, 45ACP, 38 Spl, 357 Mag, 44S&W/Mag
Haven’t had issues with metering. As long as you are consistent with the feel of the throw, I rarely have a deviation of +- .2 grains
I accepted that with Unique. I prefer powders that meter better.Do you guys accept a +\- of .2
No, Thats the reason I prefer a different powder.I've not been reloading that long, only about 4 years with my own equipment(I learned on a friends bench), but it seems to me a +\- of .2 grains can be a bit large and unacceptable in a lot of cases. Do you guys accept a +\- of .2??
I've not been reloading that long, only about 4 years with my own equipment(I learned on a friends bench), but it seems to me a +\- of .2 grains can be a bit large and unacceptable in a lot of cases. Do you guys accept a +\- of .2??
I've not been reloading that long, only about 4 years with my own equipment(I learned on a friends bench), but it seems to me a +\- of .2 grains can be a bit large and unacceptable in a lot of cases. Do you guys accept a +\- of .2??
700X as well. Shoot better than they meter. Like Dudedog, I prefer to have powders meter better than that. Some just won't though. As long as you are not at maximum, it's OK. When I am at or near max with any powder I do a max instead of an average powder throw, in other words, set the measure no no "high" throw is over max.I accepted that with Unique. I prefer powders that meter better.Do you guys accept a +\- of .2??
+/- .1 gr. is my limit and I really don't like thatI've not been reloading that long, only about 4 years with my own equipment(I learned on a friends bench), but it seems to me a +\- of .2 grains can be a bit large and unacceptable in a lot of cases. Do you guys accept a +\- of .2??
That being said are you on a SS press or progressive? Are you a bullseye shooter or a recreational plinker? Are your recipes at almost max loads or mid range?+/- .1 gr. is my limit and I really don't like that