Alliant Power Pistol
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Loudest pistol powder I've ever used.
Stu
Stu
Qc Pistolero
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From Lyman 49th 200gr SWC starts at 6.3gr for 816fps working at 13300CUP.Max at 7.0gr good for 919fps at 16800CUP.For my 45s,I found out that the starting loads were normally the most accurate,exept in my Combat Commander.Must be the exception that confirms the rule!
Qc
Qc
I have used it a lot. It BARKS, real loud. It does however load easily and performs well.
bluetopper
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If someone thinks a particular powder is too loud maybe they should shoot pellet guns. Ear muffs work wonders.
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....Acc #7 and Vihtavori (?) gets the fastest velocities in .38 and 9mm for them plus P loads you are looking for.
....Acc #7 and Vihtavori (?) gets the fastest velocities in .38 and 9mm for them plus P loads you are looking for.
cowboy4evr
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Brian Pierce wrote glowing reports in Handloader magazine using PP in 44 spl . I have never used it . But I have used a lot of it's 2 closest cousins , on either side , Unique and the new one BE-86 . Both with complete satisfaction . It should work fine for what you are asking .
Power pistol really shines in the older/low pressure calibers like the 38spl/44spl/45acp.
I use pp for my p+ loads in those calibers. I swage jacketed 225gr hp's for the 45acp. The pp/225gr bullet combo is pretty impressive in a 5" bbl'd 1911.
I use pp for my p+ loads in those calibers. I swage jacketed 225gr hp's for the 45acp. The pp/225gr bullet combo is pretty impressive in a 5" bbl'd 1911.
bluetopper, I don't think it's loud, I know it's loud. Everyone else on the firing line stops and looks at whatever I'm shooting when loaded with Power Pistol.
Personally I wear custom molded ear plugs (thanks VA) and 33dB muffs over those, and guess what, it's still loud. Since I only shoot indoors, I don't use PP anymore. Anyone in Denver need a few pounds??
Stu
Personally I wear custom molded ear plugs (thanks VA) and 33dB muffs over those, and guess what, it's still loud. Since I only shoot indoors, I don't use PP anymore. Anyone in Denver need a few pounds??
Stu
38SPL HV
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Power Pistol is my favorite powder in 38 Spl +P with 158 gr swaged or cast bullet - I use Speer 14 38 Spl +P data. 5.6 grs "PP" had duplicated for me Rem's 38 Spl +P 158 gr LHP velocity. 6.0 grs, max Speer loading, is a very accurate loading with more velocity (some chronographing obtained 1,075 fps+ in 6 inch tube using Hornady 158 gr lswchp - ref Handloader Magazine).
I also use it for a strong mid range 357 Magnum load - 7.2 grs behind 158 gr cast. Very accurate loading at this powder level.
I don't use Power Pistol in standard 158 gr lead 38 Spl loads - here I use Bullseye (3.5 grs) and HP38 (4.0 grs). Both very accurate.
I also use it for a strong mid range 357 Magnum load - 7.2 grs behind 158 gr cast. Very accurate loading at this powder level.
I don't use Power Pistol in standard 158 gr lead 38 Spl loads - here I use Bullseye (3.5 grs) and HP38 (4.0 grs). Both very accurate.
NJM15
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Makes my .9mm 929 sound like a .45 acp
Larry from Bend
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Like others, it's my favorite for 44 Special+ and 38 Special+ loads.
JeepinSoldier
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All yours Alex. PM replied to.
Stu
Stu
You know, I was at Bass Pro shop today looking at powders. They didn't have the powder I was looking for but they did have Power Pistol. I noticed it was cheaper than most of the other powders. I have always wanted to try it in my 44 Special but I still have plenty so much HS6 on hand that I couldn't justify buying a similar powder. I don't care if Power Pistol is loud or flashes since I usually shoot at out door ranges.
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