Accurate #9 for 38 spl?

[Reggywill]

I have some accurate #9 laying around and was wondering if I could use it for 38 spl? The bullets I would be using are 158gr FMJ. Just wanting to know if anyone has tried it/has loading info or if I just need to go get some #2.

 

[billybob44]

No #9 listed for .38 Spl. on Accurate web site.

http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/accurate_load_data_3.5.pdf
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No listing for #9 here-Would be best to buy some #2 or #5...Bill.

 

[XtremeVel]

I don't see any data for it in my books, even with +P loadings.... I would say it would be best to trade it to someone with a .357, .41, or .44 mag.... It is also a good powder for .357 sig...

 

[Leo]

#9 is WAY too slow for the .38 spl.

 

[Whip_McCord]

I've used a lot of AA#9 for magnum loads, but it is too slow a powder for 38 special loads. A faster powder is more appropriate.

 

[Sling10mm]

As everyone else mentioned, something faster would be more appropriate. I use Accurate #9 for 357 Mag, 44 Mag, 357 SIG, and 10mm Auto, but for 38 Special I like Universal and Power Pistol.