Bullseye is the most versatile and economical pistol powder in existence. There is virtually no handgun cartridge that it can'r be used with to make a useful (but not necessarily maximum) load. Over the years, I have come to use Bullseye in everything from .32 ACP to .45 ACP, even .44 Magnum. I normally use lead bullets only, and stay away from hot loads. For 9mm, i use 4 grains with a 124 grain lead bullet, and for .45 ACP, I use 5 grains with a 230 grain lead bullet. Just for further information, I use 3.5 grains in .32-20 with a 100 grain lead bullet, 4.2 grains in .38 Special with a 158 grain lead SWC, and 8 grains in a .44 Magnum with a 200 grain lead RN bullet. For target use in .38 Special, I use the old standby 2.8 grain load with a 148 grain lead DEWC. Just be extra careful to check for double charges. I always powder all cases at once and inspect using a flashlight to be sure that powder levels in all cases are OK, before seating bullets.
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