Powder recommendations for multiple calibersThis is a discussion on Powder recommendations for multiple calibers within the Reloading forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; Hi all, I'm new to reloading, starting to gather all the needed supplies, and I'm looking for some expert advice on powder. I plan on ...
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October 15th, 2012, 04:38 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Central PA
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| Powder recommendations for multiple calibers
Hi all, I'm new to reloading, starting to gather all the needed supplies, and I'm looking for some expert advice on powder. I plan on loading 38spl, 357mag, and 45acp. Plan on using lead bullets. I'm hoping to start out fairly simple, so I'm looking for recommendations on a good powder to use for both calibers. If its makes a difference, they will be fired from a 4" Ruger security six and a Colt 1911 Gold Cup Match. I'm looking for good/fairly accurate plinking rounds, doesn't need to be super hot. Thanks in advance guys, really appreciate the advise.
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October 15th, 2012, 04:53 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central IL
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I would look at some load data for each and see which powders are used for both. Then I would see what powders are easiest to come by locally. Just my 2cents, but thats how I picked titegroup as my general plinking powder.
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October 15th, 2012, 05:09 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: east tennessee
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Unique, WW231, Tightgroup.
leroy
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October 15th, 2012, 05:22 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hohenwald, Tennessee, by way of Cocoa, Florida
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Most any shotgun powders are fine to make target loads. I like and use Hodgkins Clays, because it is consistant and burns clean. In my 230 gr lrn .45acp loads, I use 4 grains of Clays.......Robin
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October 15th, 2012, 05:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PRNJ
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Unique and w231/hp38 would be two of the most common that would fit your needs.
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October 15th, 2012, 05:44 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: FLORIDA
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Hands down, W231, & Unique.
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October 15th, 2012, 06:49 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Territory
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You can load anything with Unique. That's where I would start. Some say W231 meters better in a progressive press, and Bullseye is nevr a bad choice, but it falls short in the .357 Mag.
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October 15th, 2012, 06:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Franklin TN
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Originally Posted by PARA45  Hands down, W231, & Unique. | +1
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October 15th, 2012, 08:33 AM
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October 15th, 2012, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Jose, CA
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Originally Posted by 87hurricane Hi all, I'm new to reloading, starting to gather all the needed supplies, and I'm looking for some expert advice on powder. I plan on loading 38spl, 357mag, and 45acp. Plan on using lead bullets. I'm hoping to start out fairly simple, so I'm looking for recommendations on a good powder to use for both calibers. If its makes a difference, they will be fired from a 4" Ruger security six and a Colt 1911 Gold Cup Match. I'm looking for good/fairly accurate plinking rounds, doesn't need to be super hot. Thanks in advance guys, really appreciate the advise. | I use HP38, and WSF. Both of these powders work fine for the pistol calibers you mention.
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October 15th, 2012, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern CA.
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I used to use unique a lot in the past, but have switched to W-231, which is the same as HP-38. I use 231 in my 45 acp practice and match loads. I also use it in 38 Spec., 44 spec., and 41 mag for standard everyday loads around 1000 fps. Accuracy is very good in all the loads I use it in.
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October 15th, 2012, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Indiana
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I load 9mm , 40sw and 45 acp. All using W231
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October 15th, 2012, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska
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I use unique and bulseye. Go the the powder manufacturers website they will give you
The powder info min and max loads for different grain and types of bullets.
My experience is to try a medium load. The max loads are less accurate and the minimum
loads may give you jamming problems once and a while.
Thats my 2 cents worth of reloading experience
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October 15th, 2012, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Arizona
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I load 9mm, .38spl, .357mag and 45ACP with Titegroup. Meters well and you get more bullets per pound because you use less powder.
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October 15th, 2012, 03:37 PM
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#15 | | Larry the Conservative
Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ILLi-nois
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Originally Posted by leroy Unique, WW231, Tightgroup.
leroy | +1 I keep a 8lb jug of 231 on the shelf to load all my pistol ammo with. Sooner or later everyone tries Unique and then leaves it because it's so dirty. IMO.
If you ever decide to load rifle ammo, your choice will not be as universal, but there are a couple common ones. Benchmark, Reloader 7, or 15, IMR4198 and Varget seem to be on every list for the rounds I load with Benchmark being my personal fav. Costs more but it's VERY consistent.
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