Charlie98
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Interesting to note... the Hodgdon (website) data has zero data for 9mm/WST.
Interesting to note... the Hodgdon (website) data has zero data for 9mm/WST.
Yup, I discovered that when I was looking for an IDPA 9mm load. There is information out there, but you have to push harder than some folks might be comfortable with without published data. Nowadays I usually use Be-86 or Sport Pistol for 9mmInteresting to note... the Hodgdon (website) data has zero data for 9mm/WST.
Powder companies can't test every possible combination.
Agreed, Competition seems to be a hair faster, or maybe it's just the higher nitro content, but it usually takes .1 Grs less than WST. WST is my first choice, but during the craziness I bought a 4 pounder of Competition since WST was unavailable anywhere.Western publishes data for Ramshot Competition which is as faster, or maybe a bit faster than WST.
Powder companies can't test every possible combination.
Agreed, Competition seems to be a hair faster, or maybe it's just the higher nitro content, but it usually takes .1 Grs less than WST. WST is my first choice, but during the craziness I bought a 4 pounder of Competition since WST was unavailable anywhere.
Indeed. But if I was marketing a powder, assuming it was appropriate for the cartridge in question, I would certainly come up with some data for what is an extremely popular cartridge like the 9mm. But that's me...
Stock up on W231/HP-38.
+1.I found 8# for $130 ... All I’ll ever need for 9mm/45acp for a long timeStock up on W231/HP-38.
There are at a minimum of four dozen powders on the market that are suitable for 9mm in one application or another. Now add in the 100 different bullets.
Hodgdon alone lists 20 powders for use with 9mm. That's not including WST. They are going to give data for the most popular AND most suitable powders for each cartridge.
Yup, I discovered that when I was looking for an IDPA 9mm load. There is information out there, but you have to push harder than some folks might be comfortable with without published data. Nowadays I usually use Be-86 or Sport Pistol for 9mm
For those looking for WST load data from Hodgdon in 9mm, have you considered trying IMR Target?
Hodgdon has plenty of 9mm load data for Target.
I am looking forward to WST vs Target comparison test and my guess is Target may win.
Not sure what velocity you were trying to attain, but I've had good luck with 4.2gr of WST under a 230gr coated RN bullet in .45ACPI figured that out when I tried WST and 230grn bullets in the .45ACP... I had to run it at the absolute top charge to duplicate my 6.5grn Unique load, and I feel it's too fast for that.
I only have 11lbs of W231 left so I'm almost in a panic! I am liking W244 now so I might switch over at some point.I would use these for light 9mm loads used for competition
I am already familiar with Winchester 231, Bullseye, Titegroup, Accurate #2, I just want to have a back up plan in case I can't find any of the ones I just mentioned. Again these would be for light competition loads
- Winchester WST
- Winchester WSF
- Hodgdons Clay
- Hodgdon Universal
- Alliant Power Pistol
I use WSF with a 147 RMR MW for competition. That is, when I'm not using Sport Pistol. I shoot for 132 PF. If you expand the selection per the other posts, there are a lot of faster powders that will work well.I would use these for light 9mm loads used for competition
- Winchester WST
- Winchester WSF
- Hodgdons Clay
- Hodgdon Universal
- Alliant Power Pistol
Power Pistol will definitely light up your life. Welcome to the forum.Overall however, I think Alliant Power Pistol is my favorite, and the main one I'll stock up on.
Power Pistol will definitely light up your life. Welcome to the forum.
Since you have a couple of Alliant powders, you may want to try Sport Pistol. It's a bit faster but less flashy than Power Pistol and works well in the calibers you mention.
If you go the Winchester route, you may want to try W244 in addition or replacement of 231.