Originally Posted by Dragonwing

I was lucky to score 300 rounds of Hornady 240gr XTP JSP bullets. I've been reloading target loads for years but never any rounds for hunting. This year I decided to hunt with my 629 Classic DX. The lack of powder available is limiting me to use what I have on hand. I've got 11lbs of W231 and 4lbs of Unique. Checking my manuals, it looks like the Unique may give me a small edge over the 231. I know there are better powders out there for a good performing hunting load but I don't have that option at this point. The only other powder I have for my handguns is WSF, which I use when loading my 165gr JFP's for my 40 S&W. Any suggestions you can pass on to me will be greatly appreciated.