Moving from Unique to Power Pistol

[frankge]

Hey all,

I have a Glock34 with a 13lb spring I use for USPSA. Right now loading 9mm with 124g FMJ 5.0g of Unique, PMC SP, and OAL 1.14

I'd like to mimic that load with Power Pistol because it's a bit cleaner and easier to meter. (I like flash too...). Burn rate wise, PP is two steps down from Unique. Thinking about 5.2g would do it. Seeking minor PF. I have a chrono to validate.

I have some 115g loaded at PP 6.5g - all I can say is FLASH/BLAMMO!

Thoughts?

 

[SoulLessGinger]

Definitely won't be soft shooting, but you should have no trouble making PF with PP, even if you are using 115's.

 

[LightningMan]

Don't shoot competition with a 9mm, but really like PowerPistol for my 9mm reloads using 115 or 124 gr. jacketed bullets. LM

 

[pmec]

I use 5 grains of PP for my Glock 26 when loading a 124 grain FMJ. 5.2 will give you more horsepower, maybe more than you need. Try both loads and see what works the best.

 

[Steve C]

Should be about right for the same velocity as your Unique load. Both are relatively light loads at about 20% below maximum (10% below start).

 

[ArchAngelCD]

If you like the ammo you get with Unique but want something that will meter better and is cleaner take a good hard look at Universal. It's almost a ballistic twin to Unique but cleaner.

 

[Walkalong]

I usually agree with ArchAngelCD, and read his posts with interest, but this time I have to disagree.

While Universal is cleaner than Unique, Universal is faster than Unique, and is less forgiving than Unique when approaching max pressure. It can get a bit "spiky" there. No reason not to use Universal. I like it and use it. I also like and use Unique, but in different applications.