I cannot for the life of me find my usual HS-6, and I've finally run out of 9mm. I have all the other components, just no powder. I load using a dillon 650, and HS-6 always metered very well, so I'm looking for something similar. Anyone have any recommendations that are currently available?
Looking for a replacement 9mm powder, any suggestions.
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I have been able to find AA No.5 and 7 pretty regularly here locally. It doesn't seem to be a very popular powder but it works for me. Very small ball powder that meters very well.
I have switched all my hand gun loads to Winchester autocomp. It works extremely well for all of my loads from 9mm, 9mm major, 40 S&W, 45 ACP and my 38 super comp. it meters really nicely like the SP2 powder and lowers the internal pressures on the 9mm major and 40. It is very dense so it is not a compressed load on the major or super comp. it is also reasonably priced.
I probably have 40-50k down range with great results.
I probably have 40-50k down range with great results.
I have a Dillon 650 and have used Titegroup, Unique and Power Pistol for my 9mm.
I find that the Unique is harder to keep an accurate weight because of the flakiness of the powder. But I know some people love it because it is a very versatile powder and can be used for many calibers.
I like the low weight needed of the Titegroup, since I can reload a lot with one bottle, but there's a greater chance of over charging the case too...
Power Pistol uses a little more powder, but is easier to measure, and because of that, it's my favorite powder.
I'd use any of the three, and am scared to try others since im sure they'd be fine too, but I'd rather stick to one handgun powder and Power Pistol is my choice.
I find that the Unique is harder to keep an accurate weight because of the flakiness of the powder. But I know some people love it because it is a very versatile powder and can be used for many calibers.
I like the low weight needed of the Titegroup, since I can reload a lot with one bottle, but there's a greater chance of over charging the case too...
Power Pistol uses a little more powder, but is easier to measure, and because of that, it's my favorite powder.
I'd use any of the three, and am scared to try others since im sure they'd be fine too, but I'd rather stick to one handgun powder and Power Pistol is my choice.
I use 4g of bullseye for my 9mm loads. I have no problem using the powder with the Lee powder drops.
Bullseye. That says it all. 231 is as good, I think. However Bullseye works great in my .45-70.405 grain soft lead bullets. 3.5 grains BE. 800fps. Silent. Yours may vary.
I run Bullseye as well for 115's, but have taken a shining to Hodgdon Longshot and Berry's 147's. I drop either straight from my LEE powder measure into the case and they meter great. Unless you're pushing the velocities (and pressures) high the Longshot can be on the dirty side, though.
I researched this topic on the Brian Enos forum and ended up switching to TiteGroup based on most of the feedback there. I've been happy with it for 147gr FMJ loads (minor PF). Soft shooting and reliable at 3.4 grains of powder.
I just referenced Alliant, Ramshot, and Hodgdon's load data for 9mm with powders I could find in stock. Here's what I came up with:
Longshot @ 3GSS- LONGSHOT 1 LB
SR4756 @ 3GSS - IMR SR4756 8 LB
IMR 700x @ 3GSS - IMR 700X 14 OZ. BOTTLE
IMR PB @ 3GSS - IMR PB 14 OZ
Blue Dot @ 3GSS - BLUE DOT 5 LB
Ramshot Competition @ MSS - Ramshot Competition*Smokeless Shotshell Powder | MidsouthShootersSupply.com
Longshot @ 3GSS- LONGSHOT 1 LB
SR4756 @ 3GSS - IMR SR4756 8 LB
IMR 700x @ 3GSS - IMR 700X 14 OZ. BOTTLE
IMR PB @ 3GSS - IMR PB 14 OZ
Blue Dot @ 3GSS - BLUE DOT 5 LB
Ramshot Competition @ MSS - Ramshot Competition*Smokeless Shotshell Powder | MidsouthShootersSupply.com
So many good choices in 9mm its not funny. I run HP38 for my bulk 124gr FMJ loads. Buddy uses Titegroup, works great for him. Several people I know swear by Trueblue. AA #5 or #7 have a good rep. WST and WSF work good too, though load data is not as common. All of the above work fine in a Dillon press.
