Winchester 231

[tws3b2]

I'm new to reloading and know nothing. I do not plan to get into it heavy. Just something to do mostly,
I have a couple Lee reloading kits, 38 spl and 9 mm. I mostly plan on loading 38 spl and probably some 9mm. Mostly target and maybe some xtp later.
I've been told Winchester 231 would be a good powder for both the 38 and 9. I'd like to keep the cost down so one powder for both would be great.
What you think, Winchester 231 ok?

 

[PO2Hammer]

Great choice for a single powder for both.
Was using it this morning.

 

[Docendo Discimus]

Hodgdon HP-38 is the same as W231 and is a couple dollars a pound cheaper in my local area.
It is my favorite powder and is very versatile.

 

[mavracer]

It's an excellent choice in either one. As @Docendo Discimus said it's the same as HP38.

 

[.45Coltguy]

231 will work very well in both. If you have questions regarding handloading, ask here; you'll get info.

 

[dannyd]

Great powder just picked up another pound on Saturday, W231/HP38.

 

[CQB45ACP]

Hey everyone did ya hear that? Says he’s not getting into it heavy!

 

[tws3b2]

Thanks guys. I just checked. The w231 ($41) and hp38 ($40) are in stock near me. Guess I'll get whichever stands out the most when I get there. Thanks again.

 

[ballman6711]

You'll like it. I use it in 45acp, 38spcl, 357mag, and 45 Colt. Works well in all of them. There may be better powders for each, but W231 gives me good results.

chris

 

[WeekendReloader]

By saying W231/HP38 are the same, it is meant that it is literally the same power, from the same factory, in the same bottles, only with different labels on the outside.

You may read some message threads on the internet talking about how people substitute one powder for another. Just be aware that powders are generally not simply interchangeable. This case is one of the exceptions where it actually is the exact same powder with different labels.

 

[Wombatz]

Good choice. I recently switch to Titegroup for 9mm. The good side is that it makes it even cheaper since you use very little per load. That is also why you should not do this. It is too easy to double charge the round. I have to be very careful, but I have also been reloading for a few decades now, so I am mostly aware of the risks.

I have used a lot of W231 and it was good to work with.

 

[snowman357]

231 works well in a lot of pistol calibers it also has been the easiest to find during powder shortages. I use win 231 in several calibers that I once used unique powder but it was always out of stock but not win 231. I have switched some powders because of availability. I dropped unique and varget always out of stock.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I'm new to reloading and know nothing. I do not plan to get into it heavy. Just something to do mostly,
I have a couple Lee reloading kits, 38 spl and 9 mm. I mostly plan on loading 38 spl and probably some 9mm. Mostly target and maybe some xtp later.
I've been told Winchester 231 would be a good powder for both the 38 and 9. I'd like to keep the cost down so one powder for both would be great.
What you think, Winchester 231 ok?

Two thumbs up for 231 and a big belly laugh for this, “

“I do not plan to get into it heavy. Just something to do mostly.”

You know what they say about the best laid plans

 

[gwpercle]

Hey everyone did ya hear that? Says he’s not getting into it heavy!

That's exactly what I said in 1967 when I got that first Lee Classic (whack-a-mole) Loader and single cavity Lee bullet Mould ... Oh Yeah ...just going to reload for 38 special ...
Now that was funny ,
Gary

 

[JDeere]

I run it in my .38 spcls. Good stuff. I don't mess with 9mm reloads but I also use it in my .45s

 

[DMW1116]

I'd put W231 on my cereal if it weren't for the chance of spontaneous tooth chipping. 38 Special, 9mm, 357 Magnum, 30-30 Winchester (cast target rounds); it's one of my favorite powders for pistols and rifles. It's not a powder for heavy loads in 357 Magnum, but they're definitely beyond a 38 Special.

 

[Steve51]

As others have verified. Works great in 38 spl and 9mm
I also use it for mid range .357 magnum and .44 magnum, especially when using cast lead bullets.

 

[mdi]

Yep, the consensus is, good choice. W231 is the second powder I purchased, first was Bullseye. Pounded out quite a few 38 Specials with W231 and my Lee Loader. 1970 and I still use it for my handgun reloads (32 ACP up to 45 Colt)...

 

[dannyd]

Hey everyone did ya hear that? Says he’s not getting into it heavy!

I pickup 7 pounds a year

 

[Docendo Discimus]

W231 on my cereal

It would be better on brisket, for the smokiness.

 

[Savage30L]

3.8 grains of HP38 pushing a 148-grain LHBWC is next on my to-do list.....

 

[dannyd]

3.8 grains of HP38 pushing a 148-grain LHBWC is next on my to-do list.....

2.8 would probably be better

 

[MarshallDodge]

Ramshot True Blue and Silhouette are also good choices for a dual role.

 

[n2omike]

For bullets, it's really hard to be Rocky Mountain Reloading. https://www.rmrbullets.com/
Free shipping!
Good Luck and have fun!

 

[Old Grumpy]

W231 is an old stand-by, so is Unique or Bullseye, 2400 for magnum pistol loads. To those just starting out, the old stand-bys are hard to beat.

Grumpy