Reloading .40, 9mm and .380

[buzzined]

Going to be reloading .40 S&W, 9mm Lugger and .380 ACP. What powder does everyone use for these calibers? Is there 1 powder that would be good for all 3 calibers? Was told to use Winchester 231 for .40, would that be good for 9mm and .380 also?

 

[AllenM]

I use Longshot for .40 I have heard it is good for the 9 as well don't know about .380

I went through alot of different powders trying to find one for the .40 I liked. I also use it for 10mm and some 357 works great.

 

[kboom524]

I have used Alliant Powder's Power Pistol for both .40 and 9mm with good results. Alliant's websight lists loads for .380. My loads have been very accurate.

Alliant Powder - Power Pistol

 

[XtremeVel]

In the alliant line, you can find data for Bullseye, Unique, Power Pistol, and Blue Dot for all (3) calibers... Listed in order from slowest burning to fastest.

I am not familiar with other powders not from the Alliant line up but have heard many like 231, Tite-Group, Accurate # 2,5, or 7 and see there is data for the (3) calibers you listed.

Also have heard like the above poster said good things about Longshot. Also, the VitaVhouri line has many good options, but unfortuanately I need to update my manuals and don't have data for these at this time handy.

Once you decide what you are looking for in the way of performance, you can trim the majority of these out. It makes all the difference if your looking for mild target loads or higher end hotter loads. Also, many of these powders burn MUCH cleaner than the others.

 

[Leadeye]

Titegroup works well for all of those calibers.

 

[AllenM]

Has this helped narrow things down a bit?

 

[booey50]

I use 231 in 9 and .40 and it works well. I also use unique and titegroup in all

 

[shootinghoosier]

I use Winchester 231 and Bullseye...can get a lot of fun out of a pound of each.

 

[Leo]

TiteGroup from Hodgdon is my favorite, plus it works good in 12 gauge. It made my life simpler.

 

[SSGSAD]

I use Winchester 231 and Bullseye...can get a lot of fun out of a pound of each.

Bullseye, is VERY good .....

 

[buzzined]

Has this helped narrow things down a bit?

Bought a pound of Bullseye at Cabelas tonight. They were out of 231 plan on trying it also. I know Blythe's in Valpo had some.

Thanks for the info.

 

[msquared]

Titegroup works well for all of those calibers.

+1 on TiteGroup. Meters well, less expensive than many powders, readily available, oh and it works well!!!

 

[kludge]

.40 = Universal for jacketed and No.7 for lead.

Not much Experience with 9mm or .380 but I would probably use Universal or Power Pistol.

 

[kludge]

Bought a pound of Bullseye at Cabelas tonight. They were out of 231 plan on trying it also. I know Blythe's in Valpo had some.

I wish I had seen this before you bought Bullseye. It works, it's accurate, but it's filthy. Especially in the .40.

 

[45pro]

I use w231 for .45,9, and .380