9mm Powder?
Quote from Reloader on January 30, 2011, 4:49 pmGood morning,
I am new to Dillon and am starting with an XL 650 and reloading for 9mm IPSC. I have a few reloading manuals that I have scoured over for data and am looking for as much information as I can get on where to start when it comes to powder. I have purchased Federal primers and 124gr plated bullets from the local shop. (equipment purchased online here)
I have seen data on N340, Titegroup, Bullseye, AA#7 and I understand that one will tailor their loads, but....... can anyone suggest a reasonable powder to start with?
Thanks for your time.
Good morning,
I am new to Dillon and am starting with an XL 650 and reloading for 9mm IPSC. I have a few reloading manuals that I have scoured over for data and am looking for as much information as I can get on where to start when it comes to powder. I have purchased Federal primers and 124gr plated bullets from the local shop. (equipment purchased online here)
I have seen data on N340, Titegroup, Bullseye, AA#7 and I understand that one will tailor their loads, but....... can anyone suggest a reasonable powder to start with?
Thanks for your time.
Quote from Reloader on February 11, 2011, 6:58 pmStenchy,
Not sure if you got your answer yet or not, but I prefer to use AA7 or Titegroup, I've found both of them to be rather clean burning powders.
Zach
Stenchy,
Not sure if you got your answer yet or not, but I prefer to use AA7 or Titegroup, I've found both of them to be rather clean burning powders.
Zach
Quote from Reloader on February 14, 2011, 2:17 amStenchy,
My first place to start would be with the Titegroup.
It's a good clean burning powder and I use it for .40 and .45 loads.
As always, read the directions and load data for the powder and start at the low end.
You will most likely end up loading some 'hot' loads when you get more comfortable with the process. Keep good records and identify clearly what bullet, powder, primer, case combo and weight you are using. Eventually you will end up at the "sweet" load for your gun.
Stenchy,
My first place to start would be with the Titegroup.
It's a good clean burning powder and I use it for .40 and .45 loads.
As always, read the directions and load data for the powder and start at the low end.
You will most likely end up loading some 'hot' loads when you get more comfortable with the process. Keep good records and identify clearly what bullet, powder, primer, case combo and weight you are using. Eventually you will end up at the "sweet" load for your gun.
Quote from Reloader on November 24, 2011, 9:39 pmI have 124gr plated RN from Xtreme, and I use 4.2gr of W231. It has a light recoil and is fairly clean. You can go up to around 4.5gr, I tried a load at 3.8gr and it would not cycle my Glock19. Hope that helped
I have 124gr plated RN from Xtreme, and I use 4.2gr of W231. It has a light recoil and is fairly clean. You can go up to around 4.5gr, I tried a load at 3.8gr and it would not cycle my Glock19. Hope that helped
Quote from Reloader on November 26, 2011, 3:14 amBy IPSC, you mean USPSA & Minor PF of 125 ?
While Titegroup is a fast powder it's safe & a Wildly popular one with the local competition crowd, myself included ! 3.70-3.80 gr. will give about 133-135 PF from a Glock 34 using a bullet like Montana Gold's 124 JHP. FED primers, FED 1xFired brass with an OAL of around 1.140" and a .369" crimp. {that fig. is derived as per Sierra Bullets method of Bullet dia. + 2X case-mouth-wall thickness + .001"} While have done extensive Chrono work, it's safe to say you can trust Sierra's Manual, as it is the one that most closely mirrors the data have found via Chrono. {They derive their data using the actual pistol & note same in their charts, rather than a barrel in a fixed test-fixture} WSF {Win. Super Field} is also a VG powder to begin with as it's a Med. Speed powder that is not as "loud" in report as TG, has less "Felt" recoil {@ PF} and sig. less flash {for Indoor Matches} However while its accuracy is more than adequate for "gun games", it does not possess the Stellar acc. of Hodgdon's TG. Plus the equivalent chg. will fill the case somewhat more than TG, a sig. safety consideration when beginning reloading for verifying charge weight in the case immediately before placing the bullet to the case mouth.
By IPSC, you mean USPSA & Minor PF of 125 ?
While Titegroup is a fast powder it's safe & a Wildly popular one with the local competition crowd, myself included ! 3.70-3.80 gr. will give about 133-135 PF from a Glock 34 using a bullet like Montana Gold's 124 JHP. FED primers, FED 1xFired brass with an OAL of around 1.140" and a .369" crimp. {that fig. is derived as per Sierra Bullets method of Bullet dia. + 2X case-mouth-wall thickness + .001"} While have done extensive Chrono work, it's safe to say you can trust Sierra's Manual, as it is the one that most closely mirrors the data have found via Chrono. {They derive their data using the actual pistol & note same in their charts, rather than a barrel in a fixed test-fixture} WSF {Win. Super Field} is also a VG powder to begin with as it's a Med. Speed powder that is not as "loud" in report as TG, has less "Felt" recoil {@ PF} and sig. less flash {for Indoor Matches} However while its accuracy is more than adequate for "gun games", it does not possess the Stellar acc. of Hodgdon's TG. Plus the equivalent chg. will fill the case somewhat more than TG, a sig. safety consideration when beginning reloading for verifying charge weight in the case immediately before placing the bullet to the case mouth.