mgmorden
Member
Hey guys - I got a quick question. I've always heard that Titegroup (a favorite of min with jacketed loads) burnt to hot to use with lead bullets. As a result when I started loading more of them I went with Unique instead which has served me well for a good while.
Enter a problem: I'm pretty much out of Unique and need to load a few hundred rounds for matches this weekend. I do have about 1/2 lb of Bullseye left though.
Problem is I'm not exactly sure of the relation (if any) between burn rate and burn speed. Given that they're close in burn rate, does Bullseye also burn too hot for lead bullets or is it good to go? I see it listed for some loads but I've learned that sometimes there's a difference between "safe" and actually being a good idea .
Also, since I pretty much just pulled Unique out of a hat (saw it listed for lots of lead loads), does anyone have any preferences on a powder that works particularly well for lead? Most lead that I shoot is 9mm, .38 Special, or .32 S&W Long.
If it matters for this load specifically I'm loading for 9mm - 147gr Z-Cast bullets. I normally do 3.5gr of Unique at 1.078" OAL with these.
THANKS!
Enter a problem: I'm pretty much out of Unique and need to load a few hundred rounds for matches this weekend. I do have about 1/2 lb of Bullseye left though.
Problem is I'm not exactly sure of the relation (if any) between burn rate and burn speed. Given that they're close in burn rate, does Bullseye also burn too hot for lead bullets or is it good to go? I see it listed for some loads but I've learned that sometimes there's a difference between "safe" and actually being a good idea .
Also, since I pretty much just pulled Unique out of a hat (saw it listed for lots of lead loads), does anyone have any preferences on a powder that works particularly well for lead? Most lead that I shoot is 9mm, .38 Special, or .32 S&W Long.
If it matters for this load specifically I'm loading for 9mm - 147gr Z-Cast bullets. I normally do 3.5gr of Unique at 1.078" OAL with these.
THANKS!