What is your "go to" powder?

[hockey3236]

do u need the bullet weights

 

[Broom_jm]

would someone ban the necro-poster, please? If you can't think of 50 REAL things to post about, do you really need to be here? Jeez...

 

[Sniper 79]

Win 231 for mypistol loads 45acp and 357 mag target loads. I am going to work up some with Universal Clays next.

Win748 for .223 has worked excelent with 69 grn match kings I am also working up some loads with Varget

 

[mickar15]

I use H335 for .223. I have used Varget with good results in the past, but the H335 meters like water in my Dillon 550B. Varget used to hang up.

I still use Varget for .308, which I load on a single stage press, and weigh each charge.

I also use H335 for 30-30 and 45-70

I use Bullseye for .45 Long Colt and .45ACP for the same reason. It meters really well in my progressive press.

I like Titegroup for .38 special and .357, but I load them on a single stage press.

 

[john348]

I am surprised i saw no one using VIHTAVOURI N 133 for .223 I think it is the best

 

[sbnewsom]

Johnson's?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I like Titegroup for .38 special and .357, but I load them on a single stage press.

I was under the impression that one had to use a special "magnum" powder for .357. Is it only a different primer that I need to use? Or will a standard small pistol primer work just as well? I'm currently using Titegroup for .45 acp, and was planning on using it for .38 spl, but if it works well for .357 too, then I'll be a happy man!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

On a related note, and I know it's probably been answered, but since this is a 2+ year old thread and things may have changed, is there a rifle powder that will work equally well in 30-06, 7.62x54r, 7.65x53 and .223/5.56? I figure that the first three are going to have one in common, but not sure about the .223/5.56.

 

[Classic]

I have used Varget in 5.56, .308 and 30-06. It's my favorite rifle powder really.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I have used Varget in 5.56, .308 and 30-06. It's my favorite rifle powder really.

Cool. I'm hoping to keep the variety of powders that I need to a minimum.

 

[Classic]

I also use Unique for several handgun loads and Win 296 for magnums. Covers most of my needs for the same reason. Doesn't mean I don't experiment with a larger variety 'cause I do.

 

[Leo]

Varget most rifles (4831 for magnums) Titegroup most pistols (AA #9 for magnums) Titegroup is also great for 12 gauge shotgun. International Clays is about the only powder that does good in 12 gauge AND 20 gauge.

I can remember good results with WW 231, AA#2, AA#5, Power pistol, Universal Clays, 700X, IMR4064, AA#2495, H4895, H4350, IMR4227, 2400. etc. I am sure I forgot some. We are lucky to have so many good, consistant products on the market.

The only one I ever really had a problem with was AA#2700. It was a medium rifle ball powder. I had a good load for the 6.5 swede and ran out of powder and bought another bottle. I weigh my rifle cartridges so I am pretty sure I did not screw up. The first shot with the new bottle was way hot and I had to have someone hold the rifle while I opened the bolt with my boot. I took apart the rest of the rounds and reweighed them. They were right on the proper charge weight. I do not mind a little fine tuning or loads when I buy another bottle, case or keg, but that is really seldom needed these days. I am unwilling to work up by loads from square one every time I buy a lb of power, that powder is no longer on my list.

 

[Leo]

do u need the bullet weights

I think that is a legitimate question. For example in 30-06, most rifle powders that are great for a 110 or 125 grain bullet are not going to give you the best performance with a 168 or 175 or 180 gr bullet. Usually something that is good for the middle range bullet weight will work acceptably well at either end of the spectrum, at least within reason. For example a cast 90 grain .30 bullet will not work well with IMR 4350, where a 180 grain hunting bullet will.

For another example in pistols, Hodgdon clays works good in low velocity lead bullet loads with low pressure rounds. It gets unstable really fast of you are trying to get the higher velocity out of a higher pressure round. Clays gets really unstable in the .40 S&W if you are trying to get factory velocities out of standard bullet weights, not really a good powder for that applicatoion

 

[Hookeye]

H110/AA9/WW296

and 4350

 

[B-lou]

Titegroup for 9mm and universal for 20ga skeet loads

 

[Sylvain]

Cocaine ... sorry wrong thread.

 

[xring62]

Win 748 rifle win 231 pistol. proven to me

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Cocaine ... sorry wrong thread.