Popular 9MM Luger Powder List for basic Range

[ToddMcF2002]

I spent a few hours crawling various forums and double checking spec sheets to see what was popular for range powder for the lighter grains, plated bullets. I mean for punching paper, nothing dramatic. The ones with (**) were the ones I saw most often. Am I missing any obvious ones? I want to start looking around for some (even small quantities) on the list just so I can get going reloading something. Thanks.

Winchester W231 **
Hodgdon HP-38 **
Hodgdon CFE Pistol
Hodgdon Titegroup **
Hodgdon Universal
IMR Target
Accurate #2
Accurate #5
Alliant Bullseye **
Alliant Unique
Alliant BE-86
Alliant Sport Pistol
Vihtavuori - N320 **
Vihtavuori - N310, N340, N330, 3N37, N350

 

[Artie]

Win231 is what I have always used for my 9mm plinking and get good results with 4.6gr behind a 115gr Berry's plated. It meters well in a Lee Perfect Powder Measure. It can be a bit smokey but I don't mind it. I have read everywhere that HP-38 is the same as Win231. Good luck

 

[DW357]

Of those I used N320, titegroup, 231/HP-38 (same powders), sport pistol, and bullseye. All good powders really. TG burns hot but you’re using plated bullets so you’re good there.

Right now I’d take what you can get. Though powder isn’t horribly difficult to find.

 

[Artie]

For cast 120 and 125gr bullets, I run Unique at 4.1-4.3gr. Like @andrew1220 states above, take any powder you can get and work with it as it is all tougher to get but not impossible

 

[ToddMcF2002]

OK thanks for all the feedback looks like I have a good list. Of course if anyone has any quantity they want to sell please do PM me. Ironically I have SP Primers but no powder.

 

[DW357]

OK thanks for all the feedback looks like I have a good list. Of course if anyone has any quantity they want to sell please do PM me. Ironically I have SP Primers but no powder.

Give Glenn’s Ammo and Reloading in North Reading a call on Tuesday.

 

[bottle-cap]

OK thanks for all the feedback looks like I have a good list. Of course if anyone has any quantity they want to sell please do PM me. Ironically I have SP Primers but no powder.

Shooting supply in Westport put out an email this past week listing all their in stock powders. I’ve been successful there on several occasions. Worth checking or calling.

 

[ToddMcF2002]

thanks folks!

 

[bottle-cap]

Win231 is what I have always used for my 9mm plinking and get good results with 4.6gr behind a 115gr Berry's plated. It meters well in a Lee Perfect Powder Measure. It can be a bit smokey but I don't mind it. I have read everywhere that HP-38 is the same as Win231. Good luck

I run the same recipe but use only 4.5 grains. Works well in all my toys.

 

[bottle-cap]

WTS - Shooting Supply Powder and Primer Report 4-20-21

Shooting Supply 848 State Rd Westport MA 02790 774-319-5477 Monday to Saturday 10 to 6 Please call the shop if you have any questions at 7743195477 I'm sorry but we have the following limits: 200 primer per size 2 Lbs of one name of powder or 1 larger container. Please feel free to buy 200...

www.northeastshooters.com

 

[NavelOfficer]

There are plenty of others like Shooter's World powders, Norma and Vectan.
I've been using SW's Clean Shot lately.
Also Midwest Powder surplus MP 35 (~ Red Dot) and MP 265 (~ #7)..

 

[TrashcanDan]

I spent a few hours crawling various forums and double checking spec sheets to see what was popular for range powder for the lighter grains, plated bullets. I mean for punching paper, nothing dramatic. The ones with (**) were the ones I saw most often. Am I missing any obvious ones? I want to start looking around for some (even small quantities) on the list just so I can get going reloading something. Thanks.

Winchester W231 **
Hodgdon HP-38 **
Hodgdon CFE Pistol
Hodgdon Titegroup **
Hodgdon Universal
IMR Target
Accurate #2
Accurate #5
Alliant Bullseye **
Alliant Unique
Alliant BE-86
Alliant Sport Pistol
Vihtavuori - N320 **
Vihtavuori - N310, N340, N330, 3N37, N350

Take that list and do a burn rate comparison.
For small cases like 9 you'll want the faster end of the list. Unique might be a little on the slow side for 9.

 

[mac1911]

There are plenty of others like Shooter's World powders, Norma and Vectan.
I've been using SW's Clean Shot lately.
Also Midwest Powder surplus MP 35 (~ Red Dot) and MP 265 (~ #7)..

Was just going to mention shooters world

 

[houdini]

i use aa#7

 

[richc]

I've used Power Pistol and Titegroup. Good powders.

 

[jpm]

CFE pistol works great for me, first load I tried was so accurate I didn't even try to tweak it. And its very clean!

@ToddMcF2002 what part of the state are you in?

 

[strongbow67]

I use N320 for 9mm,45, light .357, and 45 colt

 

[moojpg2]

For cast 120 and 125gr bullets, I run Unique at 4.1-4.3gr. Like @andrew1220 states above, take any powder you can get and work with it as it is all tougher to get but not impossible

same here I usually run 124/125gr coated bullets with 4.2gr of Unique

 

[moojpg2]

Take that list and do a burn rate comparison.
For small cases like 9 you'll want the faster end of the list. Unique might be a little on the slow side for 9.

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unique is actually very versatile in 9mm

 

[Tallahassee]

Using titegroup, still think it's dirty. But, that's what we have for now. Would recommend TrueBlue if one could find it.

 

[wmass]

I’ve been using clays for 9, 40, 45 with good results.

 

[dgrafton]

Where are you located?
I have two pounds of Unique that I probably won’t use as I scored 8 pounds of Green Dot.

 

[mac1911]

I’ve been using clays for 9, 40, 45 with good results.

Thats all I use for the most part.

 

[DW357]

An online vendor has HP-38, Clay, AA5 among others in stock right now
I think you need to be logged into your account to see that they're in stock.

 

[DW357]

Titegroup in stock also

 

[ToddMcF2002]

Hey andrew1220 thank you! I'm in business now.

 

[DW357]

Hey andrew1220 thank you! I'm in business now.

You sure are

 

[DW357]

Hey andrew1220 thank you! I'm in business now.

And if you want N320 find a friend in a free state to ship to as Natchez doesn’t ship to MA

Natchez

www.natchezss.com

 

[ToddMcF2002]

Funny I was at Shooting Supply in Westport yesterday buying supplies and I saw all the presses on display. I was kicking myself for not buying my press there and support local businesses but I had already made an eBay order. My Press arrived today. I look at the label and it’s from Shooter Supply