Too many Powders

[8Ring]

I've been reloading for five years and take a different approach. I've shot 15,000+ rounds down range practicing and participating in USPSA, NRA action pistol, and steel challenge matches. I've listened to experienced competitive shooters, some world-class, about the powders they use. While we shoot target strength loads in these competitions, I can safely say that none of the top ranked (or even middle-ranked) competitors use Bullseye, Red Dot, Unique, Blue Dot, or similar Alliant powders. (Caveat: Jerry Miculek may use Bullseye in his .45acp. FMJ loads.)

Here are my choices.

.45acp

230 lead and plated loads:

Vithavouri (VV) N-310 - match loads
Hodgdon Clays - practice loads.

200 gr lead:

VV-N-320
Winchester Super Target
Alliant American Select
Solo 1000

200gr plated:

VV-N320

9mm:

115gr FMJ

Winchester Super Field
Hodgdon Universal

124gr FMJ

VV-n-320
Titegroup
Hodgdon Univers
VV-N340

124gr lead or moly-coated:

VV-N320

147gr lead or moly coated:

VV-N-320

.38spl

lead bullets

Hodgdon Universal

.357 magnum

plated bullets:

VV-N340
Titegroup

lead bullets:

Hodgdon's Universal
VV-N-340

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Having a number of powders available doesn't bother me in the least. I've tested all the powders mentioned above with a chronograph and in matches.

If I had to choose one brand of powder, it clearly would be Vithavouri. It is very consistent, burns clean and cool (single base), meters extremely well, is accurate, and has relatively low flash. Although it is more expensive than the old stand-bys, it costs only a fraction of a cent more per round.

My 2 cents.

Chris

 

[Jimmymac46]

Noah,

Has anyone ever told you that you bear an amazing resemblance to the late Robert Palmer?It's really quite amazing.

Incidently,I like your name very much....AND NO,I'm not sucking up because you're a moderator.

Shows you how much I know. Didn't know Robert Palmer was late!