Best Substitute for Bullseye?

[38SPL HV]

Another one who likes WW231...I use it in standard velocity 38 Spl using 148 gr DEWC and 158 gr SWC/RNL bullets. I can also see it easier than Bullseye down in the cases when I double check my powder drops. Bullseye kinda looks lonely down there in those deep cases!

 

[LAWMAN662]

Midsouth Shooters Supply has it in stock.

 

[Benchrest1]

I'm a big fan of 231 and use a lot of it. However Titegroup is closer to Bullseye.

 

[RobertJ.]

During the last shortage, I found I hadn't stocked up enough BE. I found some 700x, and found it to shoot as good or better than BE. I have lots of both now.

 

[rwsmith]

I use a LOT of HP 38/232....

...it's slower than Bullseye and that ilk and has a bulkier load but not quite as slow as Unique and is much cleaner and meters better than Unique. Although Unique has a special place for versatility.

 

[AJ]

Thank you all for the replies.

AJ

 

[stansdds]

Bullseye is a great powder, but a tad bit smokey. I found that HP-38/W-231 is a very good substitute for Bullseye. It meters well and is a little less smokey.

 

[DWalt]

One good thing about the faster powders is their economy due to the low charge weights required. Many more shots per pound.

 

[Engieman]

Another vote for Red Dot. Started using it years ago as it was all I could at the time, now use it all the time. Favorite for .45ACP. .38 Special, .380, and sometimes 9mm. Still favor BE for .44 Special, and Power Pistol for 9mm. Semper Fi Marine

 

[J. R. WEEMS]

Any off the powders close to the same burn rate that you can find. I go further down the list and just use HP 38/W 231



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YEs indeed. I only use W231 for every day loads. In forty years or so I have never had a can of Bullseye in the shop. However if you are ever up this way, there is a nice little shop off I 81 in Falling Waters W VA that has it. 8# was $151.00 I believe a couple weeks ago when I was there. 5000 win primers, $162 w/tax. not bad these days.

 

[gwpercle]

Red Dot , 700X , HP38 , W231 and I hear Accurate #2 might be good .
I bought a bottle the last time Bullseye became unobtainable but haven't tested it yet ... I have tested all the others on my list and they do quite well, Red Dot being a good powder to have around , very versatile .
Gary

 

[DWalt]

Red Dot has also been highly recommended as a propellant for reduced CF rifle loads for cases of .308 size or greater. 15 grains with most any bullet is all it takes, MVs in the Black Powder range, 1300-1600 ft/sec, depending on caliber and bullet weight/type.

 

[Troystat]

You don't say what you are using the bulleye for but in my 1911 for my wadcutter loads I use W231/HP-38. I use about .5 grains more powder than I use when I load with bulleye. My bulleye gunsmith likes 700X as well. A lot of bulleye shooters use WST for the 45

 

[ruger 22]

Red Dot is close and Green Dot will also do.

 

[crankyoldlady]

I keep hearing people say Unique is very versatile, and can work with almost any caliber. I've barely used it myself, just got my first pound.

Up to this point I've been a Bullseye guy like you, but have started with Unique and Power Pistol.

Unique meters like corn flakes. And is very dirty in "powder puff" loads. I much prefer 231, Bullseye, and Titegroup.

 

[Engineer1911]

I used 1# of Bullseye, switched to #2 and have been happy for 40 years.

 

[AJ]

You don't say what you are using the bulleye for but in my 1911 for my wadcutter loads I use W231/HP-38. I use about .5 grains more powder than I use when I load with bulleye. My bulleye gunsmith likes 700X as well. A lot of bulleye shooters use WST for the 45

I use Bullseye for most ammo that I reload. I reload .38 ACP, .38 Special, ,357 Magnum, 9 MM, .38 Super, .45 ACP and .45 Colt. I like Unique and 2400 for some applications. But mostly, Bullseye.

 

[jim lock]

Been using 231, BE, Clays and just started using N310 in 45's. I believe one or more of the military pistol teams is using it.
It is really clean burning.
Jim

 

[Buckeye shooter]

I started using Red Dot and 700x the last shortage and never went back to Bullseye

 

[Ohio Rusty]

Wow !!! Lots of advise and different powder selections for you !! Here is another one for you and its is very close to Bullseye. I use it in my .380 loads. It is Vhitavori N310. Good load data out on the 'net for 90, 95, 100 and 120 grain loads.
Ohio Rusty ><>