Powder Suggestions

[jba6511]

Looking for suggestions for a good all around powder for pistol rounds, preferably one that is easy to spot a double charge. It will be for 9mm at first, but eventually I will also be reloading 9mm makarov, 32 ACP, and 45.

 

[Chuckdog]

Universal works very well in most calibers I load. It's virtually identical in burn rate to the old favorite Unique.

Universal meters better, burns cleaner/more efficiently, yields good load densities even in larger cases, and delivers excellent accuracy at moderate velocities.

 

[woodstock]

Just started using universal myself, seems to do real well, and doesn't require as many grains as many powders. Loading for lower velocities right now.

 

[jsmith15]

You can't go wrong using W231 or HP-38 which are the same.

 

[wildbill59]

You can't go wrong using W231 or HP-38 which are the same.

meters well for me.

 

[strokin99]

Unique has worked well for me.

 

[Clarke123]

Universal works very well in most calibers I load. It's virtually identical in burn rate to the old favorite Unique.

Universal meters better, burns cleaner/more efficiently, yields good load densities even in larger cases, and delivers excellent accuracy at moderate velocities.

X2 - Just be aware that most (including me) have found that Universal does best with mid to close-to-max loadings ... lighter loads tend to smoke and leave unburned residue.

 

[Beerman]

You can't go wrong using W231 or HP-38 which are the same.

^^THIS^^

 

[Chuckdog]

The HP38/W231 is good powder. After getting tired of being freckle faced from Unique W231 was my "Go To" powder for several years. After a few conversations with some local guys I tried Universal a few years back. I prefer the Universal due to better load density in the larger cases. For all practical purposes, it has all the good attributes of Unique, without the downside for me.

 

[ATLDude]

I'm getting into reloading 9mm and find this info helpful. Any recommendations for powders with low flash for low light shooting?