Handgun Powder Selection
Quote from Reloader on May 25, 2008, 9:49 pmWhat is a good powder to use in a SDB for practice ammo? I am interested in a powder that meters without any potential problems. I would imagine W231 would be an excellent choice but my understanding is that it may be discontinued.
What is a good powder to use in a SDB for practice ammo? I am interested in a powder that meters without any potential problems. I would imagine W231 would be an excellent choice but my understanding is that it may be discontinued.
Quote from Reloader on May 28, 2008, 3:24 pmW-231 is not likely to be discontinued anytime soon. It is fine for 9mm, too fast for 40 S&W. WSF or HS-6 is a better choice for 40.
W-231 is not likely to be discontinued anytime soon. It is fine for 9mm, too fast for 40 S&W. WSF or HS-6 is a better choice for 40.
Quote from Reloader on July 16, 2008, 1:41 amI use WW231 for 9mm, .38 Special and .357 mag loads. It won't produce absolutely top velocity in any of them but meters extremely well and the charge weights are low so a pound of powder goes a long way. Good stuff and highly recommended.
I don't know why you think it will be discontinued. BTW, Hodgon HP-38 is exactly the same powder sold under the Hodgon name.
I use WW231 for 9mm, .38 Special and .357 mag loads. It won't produce absolutely top velocity in any of them but meters extremely well and the charge weights are low so a pound of powder goes a long way. Good stuff and highly recommended.
I don't know why you think it will be discontinued. BTW, Hodgon HP-38 is exactly the same powder sold under the Hodgon name.
Quote from Reloader on October 24, 2008, 7:44 pmIt does depend on the caliber of firearm your loading for. I personally use Bullseye for my .45acp. H-110 for my .44 mag. But its just me.
It does depend on the caliber of firearm your loading for. I personally use Bullseye for my .45acp. H-110 for my .44 mag. But its just me.
Quote from Reloader on November 20, 2008, 7:21 pmJuan,
Get yourself a reloading manual and you'll see there are a lot of choices.
I use Bullseye for my 9mm b/c it's in the stores near me. I started using Unique but found it does not meter as accurately as Bullseye. As somebody else stated, the measurements are small for good performance and yield more finished rounds per lb of powder.
Juan,
Get yourself a reloading manual and you'll see there are a lot of choices.
I use Bullseye for my 9mm b/c it's in the stores near me. I started using Unique but found it does not meter as accurately as Bullseye. As somebody else stated, the measurements are small for good performance and yield more finished rounds per lb of powder.
Quote from Reloader on January 24, 2010, 5:12 amI have used Bullseye for over 30 years for my 45acp. I'm also using for 40 and 9mm. It meters very well and shoots great.
I have used Bullseye for over 30 years for my 45acp. I'm also using for 40 and 9mm. It meters very well and shoots great.