I've been reloading for years now, and have only used Unique and Red Dot until a few years ago, I started an "experiment" which now I can honestly say is out of control..LOL. For example, I have bought 10 pounds of different powder in the last few months, for various reasons including just wanting to make sure I have some. These powders include TAC, W231, W296, CFEBLK, Green Dot, TiteGroup, IMR4227, HS6, and a couple others not coming to mind. What is amazing me, is the cross over all these powders afford. I have several load handbooks, old and new, and also hooked up with all the internet forums I can find. A person could spend their entire life, working up loads, testing velocities, testing accuracy, and then choosing what works best for plinking, targets, hunting, and self defense. Well....I guess that's what I'm doing. Enjoy your videos. Ohh...yeah I watch hundreds of reloading and shooting guntubes a week. It's fascinating.
I love a good powder chat. Thank your for your thoughts. My personal favorites are as follows: W291 or H110 - .357 Magnum, 45 Colt (Ruger Loads) & 300 Blackout Note-Performance! Good price and availability. Clean Longshot - 45 Super, 460 Rowland & 38 Special (Keith Loads) Note-Performance! Reasonable price. It IS dirty Hi-Skor - 45 ACP +P Note - Amazing accuracy and consistency. Reasonable price. Very bulky. Difficult to feed. Titegroup - 380 Auto - Note - Fast burning. Little goes a long way. Use with caution concerning double charges. Clean
Hodgdon Universal is my go to. Loads 38 special, 9mm, 45 auto all out of one jug. Made it an easy justification to get that eight pound jug that'll keep me loading for quite a while.
Tite group is a great powder for 9mm. I've reloaded and shot thousands BUT the downside is it takes so small an amount you COULD deposit a double load and that is very dangerous. Other powders have such bulk a double load is easily caught because the bullet won't fit in the case. I started using tite group because during the Obama years its all I could get.
I currently like HS-6 and Ramshot Silhouette for 9mm. I like the fact that they have a wider bandwidth, so you can be +/- 0.1 to 0.2 off with your measure and you're not gonna run the risk of damage to yourself or your gun. This is nice, because once you set your measure... you really only need to check it for measure accuracy every 10-20 rounds, which makes for faster reloading. They both also take a bit more powder (5.7-ish grains), so to your point... you really can't double load it accidentally.
I used to reload with red dot, green dot, blue dot, unique because I could do both pistol and shotgun loads. I love the powders but I hated the residue. My hunting partner told me to try Winchester 231 and I did. My cases came out so clean I only tumble them because of the primer pockets and I never used anything else after that.
2:26 the reason Clay's recoil impulse is 'nice' is that it can barely break 730 fps with a 230 gr bullet and max loads...(just barely makes Major PF ...if the temp is right) Titegroup is awesome for economy, needing about 20% less powder compared to .45 ACP loads assembled with 231 (4.0 gr of TG with 200 gr bullet give same plinking load as 4.0 gr of 231 using 200 gr bullet, both about 740 fps)
I like using Titewad for target loads after I mistakenly bought it instead of Titegroup lol I'm still working loads for it but Hodgdon has load data for it starting at 3.6 which is what I use it burns well and is a bit more dirty but functions very well it's around 750fps and the max is 4.2 I think but that puts it up to 830-850fps range for a backup powder if all the pistol powders are sold out I wouldn't hesitate to grab Titewad in a pinch I use CFE Pistol Powder for SD an heavy loads I also have Titegroup too all three I like using for my 45 loads I want to try power pistol and bullseye I agree with you on Titegroup being a good economical powder choice TW is bulky which is why I like using it too with both you get a lot of rounds per pound
I just don't get why you would say you don't reload for self defense when you control the complete loading aspect of a cartage and know everything going into it!!
Right? The only two actual dud rounds I have seen have been factory. One had no anvil, the other had two anvils which blocked the flash hole. Both of which were $1 a round premium SD rounds. When you reload, you can be sure you have a good primer, proper powder charge and a good bullet with proper neck tension. I know for a fact both federal and winchester have screwed up rounds. I have not yet to this day...
A lot of loaders just want the gun to go boom. They don’t really care about the specifics. In that case, I’d rather have reliable ammo from a reputable company focused on making defense ammo.
Because people think if you use super duper Self-defense ammunition you will not get the lawsuits....whatever it's my bear load or target load, I can't help it if that's what i used, i never wanted to shoot no one, I just scared for my life, Honestly....never talk to the police get a lawyer first
The problem is that there is no guide for a 16" inch barrel .. the data that they are providing most of the time is out of a 4" barrel . Vihtavuori N350 in his famous shooting accuracy! my load is 115 FMJ with N350 5.7 grains .. that fall in the middle between the low and hi recommended power load . Vihtavuori N350 is the slowest in the N300 series of handgun powders. It is ideal for very heavy loadings and top velocities and energies for a broad range of pistol and revolver cartridges. The grain size (1,0 mm length and 0,8 mm diameter) is exactly the same than N320, N330 and N340; it is the porosity of the powder that makes all the difference in burning characteristics. N350
Here is something new to try. Wnchester 244 works great for 9mm/147gr 40S&W/200gr and 45ACP/230gr for competition loads... low charge weights, good accuracy... versatile!
It is hard to answer what a great powder is. It has a lot to do where you come from and what type of shooting you are doing. The best powder is worthless when you can not get it where you live, right ? I love bullsey for 45 ACP and shotgun slugs, but it is almost unavailable here in germany since about 2 years. Most traditional shooters here do not use fast powders like Titegroup in 9 mm, they use powders with similar burn rate to Rottweil P804 (original 9mm Powder) like Vihtavuori N340, IPSC shooter are using often faster powders like N320.
I've had excellent results Aliant bullseye and win231 Hodgdon tightgroup is rebadged Adi Ap70 i found on dirty side unburnt powder Bullseye excellent results clean hard to get
I use Bullseye for 38 and 45 target loads, and Universal for 9mm. I use these two because I can get them locally and they meter well in my Lee Auto Disk. I've used 700x in my first 38 reloads but it meters like shit except in the higher charges.
Looking for laod data on hodgdon tite group hand gun .useing 158 grain bullet with gas check any idea some say 6grains of powder others say more . who's rite.thanks .
Oh one other thing I will mention about using that tightwad in a 45acp casing The Recoil was like non-existent it felt like I was shooting a 22 or even lighter I mean it was crazy I was wondering if the bullets were even leaving the chamber I kept disassembling my gun right there on the spot in my backyard make sure bullet actually left the chamber and they did pretty well like a tightwad and 45acp was like no recoil whatsoever
GOOD VIDEO, VIHT N320 is my favorite for 9mm. ( Accurate and VERY CLEAN powder) Try also ACCURATE #5 and #7 very good powders for pistol. VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO
I might be one of the few not crazy about HP-38/Winchester 231 for 9mm. In my experience the recoil seemed too harsh. It’s been good as a .40 S&W powder.
Because if you shoot someone with handloads, they will prosecute and convict you for murder because they will convince all jurors that you loaded them rounds to specifically for killing. So all you tards that carry use store bought ammunition.
@@tonythompson9067 Exactly.. My reloads are just as or more dependable & accurate.. Due to un foreseen legal issue's, I'll just carry factory SD ammo...
@@thelostboyscout1489 When it comes down to them or me I will fire whatever the hell is loaded in my gun. Also I reload thousands and all may reloads have been nothing but dependable.
If you have to defend yourself in court for a defensive shooting, prosecutor might try to say you hand loaded a defensive round to be "extra deadly." Even if this fails in criminal court, you still have the prospect of the family suing you in civil court for wrongful death.
Hi. New to reloading ...What modern powder would you recommend for reloading. 357 mag & .38 +p. Something that burns clean to use for the range, also for personal defense ......looking into using 58 gr. Bullets for both calibers mention above. Thanks.
@@johniac7078 Hello i know this a older post but i could use your opinion. I am beginning to load 45acp rounds for my pistol im looking for a powder that will deliver top performance. Do you have any suggestions?
Well that's like me I'm not mortified that you're using a shotgun powder for a pistol my bone head ass is new to reloading and I didn't pay close enough attention to the fact that there was two different Hodgdon Tite names so I go into my local gun range that carries all sorts of reloading supplies they didn't have titegroup so all I saw was type a lot I'm thinking tightwad make sense I'm f****** cheap LOL so I get home and realize I just bought shotgun powder but I don't reload shotshells and was intending on using this in my 45acp so being a stubborn dumbass I started looking around on the internet and found some information from other Reloaders that are more seasoned that said tightwad can be used and 45acp but don't go any smaller caliber than that because they're too small and you'll probably blow your damn gun up. So I'd have to look at my notes but I think I did 4 grains and 4.5 grains of Titewad in 8 45acp tastings with some 230 grain cast round ball rounds and I don't have a chronograph to tell you how fast they went but they were decent at 15 yards and they kept a pretty tight group despite it being a falcon powder but holy s*** it was dirty, now I know a little more I have to order titegroup off the internet to get it delivered to the house cuz nobody carries it around here but they do carry Hodgdon CFE powder and so far I'm using 8 grains behind my 200 grain semi wad-cutters that I cast and 7.4 grains behind the 230 grain round ball ammo and that stuff is some pretty good s*** but I want to try some titegroup and some accurate #5 but it was a learning experience and I now know that at least for reins of tightwad will make an all right round if that's all I got left I also hand-load 30/30 Winchester with 150 and 170 grain hand cast bullets I'll also use the Hornady FTX Flex tips that are 160 grain in my lever action 30-30 Marlin 336 and I use leverevolution powder by Hodgdon and that is some bomb-ass s*** with the FTX ammo I got at leverevolution to be even more accurate than Factory loaded Winchester rounds and even better than Remington 170 Cor-Lockt rounds
Harry Callahan , if I'm loading just for plinking, I'll use the most economical powder (smallest charge) that produces just enough oomph to cycle the slide. If I want to reproduce a factory load, I'll use a bullet/powder combo that shoots to the same point of aim as my defense ammo. For revolver plinking, I'll choose the most economical powder that achieves 650 - 750 fps. Thats just me with 25 years of reloading and bullet casting experience. Other reloaders may choose differently. FWIW: Solo 1000, Bullseye, Universal Clay's, Hodgdons Clay's and Titegroup are economical reloading powders. Wishing you success.
I've been reloading for years now, and have only used Unique and Red Dot until a few years ago, I started an "experiment" which now I can honestly say is out of control..LOL. For example, I have bought 10 pounds of different powder in the last few months, for various reasons including just wanting to make sure I have some. These powders include TAC, W231, W296, CFEBLK, Green Dot, TiteGroup, IMR4227, HS6, and a couple others not coming to mind. What is amazing me, is the cross over all these powders afford. I have several load handbooks, old and new, and also hooked up with all the internet forums I can find. A person could spend their entire life, working up loads, testing velocities, testing accuracy, and then choosing what works best for plinking, targets, hunting, and self defense. Well....I guess that's what I'm doing.
Enjoy your videos. Ohh...yeah I watch hundreds of reloading and shooting guntubes a week.
It's fascinating.
I love a good powder chat. Thank your for your thoughts. My personal favorites are as follows:
W291 or H110 - .357 Magnum, 45 Colt (Ruger Loads) & 300 Blackout Note-Performance! Good price and availability. Clean
Longshot - 45 Super, 460 Rowland & 38 Special (Keith Loads) Note-Performance! Reasonable price. It IS dirty
Hi-Skor - 45 ACP +P Note - Amazing accuracy and consistency. Reasonable price. Very bulky. Difficult to feed.
Titegroup - 380 Auto - Note - Fast burning. Little goes a long way. Use with caution concerning double charges. Clean
Hodgdon Universal is my go to. Loads 38 special, 9mm, 45 auto all out of one jug. Made it an easy justification to get that eight pound jug that'll keep me loading for quite a while.
Reloading 9 mm ammo looking for some dada primer size
I tried universal in my 45 Colt. And there's a lot of unburned powder in the barrel I went to titegroup and it's just as clean as could be
@@dennisvoelker664 cci 500 primers
Very helpful. I am about to begin reloading w/ a Dillon 550B. Thanks for the tip on powders for reloading pistol.
I've used unique for .44 mag for years and never had an issue. It's advertised as a shotgun powder but works great for large caliber handguns.
Tite group is a great powder for 9mm. I've reloaded and shot thousands BUT the downside is it takes so small an amount you COULD deposit a double load and that is very dangerous. Other powders have such bulk a double load is easily caught because the bullet won't fit in the case. I started using tite group because during the Obama years its all I could get.
I currently like HS-6 and Ramshot Silhouette for 9mm. I like the fact that they have a wider bandwidth, so you can be +/- 0.1 to 0.2 off with your measure and you're not gonna run the risk of damage to yourself or your gun. This is nice, because once you set your measure... you really only need to check it for measure accuracy every 10-20 rounds, which makes for faster reloading. They both also take a bit more powder (5.7-ish grains), so to your point... you really can't double load it accidentally.
Bullseye is super dirty, because it's nitroglycerine mixed with diatomaceous earth to stabilize the nitro. Super fast burning too.
Good info Tactical Priority. I really like your reloading vids "the most" (though your other vids are a kick in the ass too).
I used to reload with red dot, green dot, blue dot, unique because I could do both pistol and shotgun loads. I love the powders but I hated the residue. My hunting partner told me to try Winchester 231 and I did. My cases came out so clean I only tumble them because of the primer pockets and I never used anything else after that.
2:26 the reason Clay's recoil impulse is 'nice' is that it can barely break 730 fps with a 230 gr bullet and max loads...(just barely makes Major PF ...if the temp is right) Titegroup is awesome for economy, needing about 20% less powder compared to .45 ACP loads assembled with 231 (4.0 gr of TG with 200 gr bullet give same plinking load as 4.0 gr of 231 using 200 gr bullet, both about 740 fps)
I like using Titewad for target loads after I mistakenly bought it instead of Titegroup lol I'm still working loads for it but Hodgdon has load data for it starting at 3.6 which is what I use it burns well and is a bit more dirty but functions very well it's around 750fps and the max is 4.2 I think but that puts it up to 830-850fps range for a backup powder if all the pistol powders are sold out I wouldn't hesitate to grab Titewad in a pinch I use CFE Pistol Powder for SD an heavy loads I also have Titegroup too all three I like using for my 45 loads I want to try power pistol and bullseye I agree with you on Titegroup being a good economical powder choice TW is bulky which is why I like using it too with both you get a lot of rounds per pound
I just don't get why you would say you don't reload for self defense when you control the complete loading aspect of a cartage and know everything going into it!!
Right? The only two actual dud rounds I have seen have been factory. One had no anvil, the other had two anvils which blocked the flash hole. Both of which were $1 a round premium SD rounds. When you reload, you can be sure you have a good primer, proper powder charge and a good bullet with proper neck tension. I know for a fact both federal and winchester have screwed up rounds. I have not yet to this day...
Because you can have duds. Reloads/hand loads don’t seal as tight as factory loads.
Ask your lawyer! He will tell you you dont use reloads for self-defense.
A lot of loaders just want the gun to go boom. They don’t really care about the specifics. In that case, I’d rather have reliable ammo from a reputable company focused on making defense ammo.
Because people think if you use super duper Self-defense ammunition you will not get the lawsuits....whatever it's my bear load or target load, I can't help it if that's what i used, i never wanted to shoot no one, I just scared for my life, Honestly....never talk to the police get a lawyer first
used all of these except for Solo and Vihtavuori. I have used also AA2, and AA5 with good results.
The problem is that there is no guide for a 16" inch barrel .. the data that they are providing most of the time is out of a 4" barrel . Vihtavuori N350 in his famous shooting accuracy! my load is 115 FMJ with N350 5.7 grains .. that fall in the middle between the low and hi recommended power load .
Vihtavuori N350 is the slowest in the N300 series of handgun powders. It is ideal for very heavy loadings and top velocities and energies for a broad range of pistol and revolver cartridges. The grain size (1,0 mm length and 0,8 mm diameter) is exactly the same than N320, N330 and N340; it is the porosity of the powder that makes all the difference in burning characteristics. N350
Very good info. Im a bit suprised you didnt mention Unique, as it has been around so long and is so popular. But good stuff.
Win 231, Win 291, and H110 are all I use anymore and that's from 38 wadcutters to 357, 41 and 44 Mag rounds. It's all I need for pistol reloading.
Glad to hear the N320 is good for 9mm. Just ordered my first 4 pound jug. Was looking for something to load 9, 40, and 45.
I use N350 at 6gr with 115 Berrys and I'm getting 1240fps average. Can you update me with how the N320 works for you?
brocksdaddy081910 Sure no problem! I’m finally getting my order next Tuesday so I’ll be trying it out soon.
Here is something new to try. Wnchester 244 works great for 9mm/147gr 40S&W/200gr and 45ACP/230gr for competition loads... low charge weights, good accuracy... versatile!
2020 and I am still buying win231
It is hard to answer what a great powder is. It has a lot to do where you come from and what type of shooting you are doing. The best powder is worthless when you can not get it where you live, right ? I love bullsey for 45 ACP and shotgun slugs, but it is almost unavailable here in germany since about 2 years.
Most traditional shooters here do not use fast powders like Titegroup in 9 mm, they use powders with similar burn rate to Rottweil P804 (original 9mm Powder) like Vihtavuori N340, IPSC shooter are using often faster powders like N320.
I've had excellent results Aliant bullseye and win231 Hodgdon tightgroup is rebadged Adi Ap70 i found on dirty side unburnt powder Bullseye excellent results clean hard to get
I use Bullseye for 38 and 45 target loads, and Universal for 9mm. I use these two because I can get them locally and they meter well in my Lee Auto Disk. I've used 700x in my first 38 reloads but it meters like shit except in the higher charges.
Agreed. Anything under 4.9gr in my autodisk will give you the periodic 1gr charge..
Yep I use just hp 38 for Pistol I try to keep it simple and it performs very well
Looking for laod data on hodgdon tite group hand gun .useing 158 grain bullet with gas check any idea some say 6grains of powder others say more . who's rite.thanks .
Oh one other thing I will mention about using that tightwad in a 45acp casing The Recoil was like non-existent it felt like I was shooting a 22 or even lighter I mean it was crazy I was wondering if the bullets were even leaving the chamber I kept disassembling my gun right there on the spot in my backyard make sure bullet actually left the chamber and they did pretty well like a tightwad and 45acp was like no recoil whatsoever
GOOD VIDEO, VIHT N320 is my favorite for 9mm. ( Accurate and VERY CLEAN powder) Try also ACCURATE #5 and #7 very good powders for pistol. VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO
I might be one of the few not crazy about HP-38/Winchester 231 for 9mm. In my experience the recoil seemed too harsh. It’s been good as a .40 S&W powder.
I like your informative videos. Good stuff.
I have a question? What can happen when you fastest burning powder in 12 gauge loading maybe 36 Gram Lyman slugs explodes the flint? In the worst case
why is everyone so against loading self defense rounds?
i guess everyone has this idea that a reloaded round may not be as dependable as a factory round.
Because if you shoot someone with handloads, they will prosecute and convict you for murder because they will convince all jurors that you loaded them rounds to specifically for killing. So all you tards that carry use store bought ammunition.
@@tonythompson9067 Exactly.. My reloads are just as or more dependable & accurate.. Due to un foreseen legal issue's, I'll just carry factory SD ammo...
@@thelostboyscout1489 When it comes down to them or me I will fire whatever the hell is loaded in my gun. Also I reload thousands and all may reloads have been nothing but dependable.
@@tonythompson9067 how would they know it was a reloaded round? Why would you tell someone it was reloaded? You have the 5th amendment
Blue Dot works well for 10mm auto.
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Surprised that Unique isnt on your list
If you have to defend yourself in court for a defensive shooting, prosecutor might try to say you hand loaded a defensive round to be "extra deadly." Even if this fails in criminal court, you still have the prospect of the family suing you in civil court for wrongful death.
What would someone's recommendation on powder for 380 acp?
Hi. New to reloading ...What modern powder would you recommend for reloading. 357 mag & .38 +p. Something that burns clean to use for the range, also for personal defense ......looking into using 58 gr. Bullets for both calibers mention above. Thanks.
What is your favorite 45 acp load with win 231 230g RN?
4.7 grains
I was given three pounds of Winchester 231. new to reloading what would you suggest is that a good powder for 9 mm 115 grain bullets?
Yes, it is a good powder.
Win 231 will work for 115 grain jacketed bullet. Powder 4.5 start grains - 4.8 max load. O.A.L= 1.095 stay lower than max load.
In your experience for handguns is there one powder that stands out as the most accurate against all others?
Probably N320 for 9mm and .40.
I've heard good things about Vihtavuori powders. I guess that is why the price is about 2X other powders. Thank you for the reply.
@@johniac7078 Hello i know this a older post but i could use your opinion. I am beginning to load 45acp rounds for my pistol im looking for a powder that will deliver top performance. Do you have any suggestions?
@@henrymoore748 W231 or HP38 (same thing).
Thanks
Were would i find load data for 9mm and 40s&w
your best bet is to buy a good reloading book. Lyman makes one. Start on the lower end of the powder range. Good luck
@@johniac7078 im new to reloading so my question is in the Lyman reloading book it will specify the amount of shotgun powder to use for 9mm and 40s&w?
@@21guillotine Take a look at the new version. If not, try the Brian Enos forum. The data there is good and a lot of guys use shotgun powders.
Well that's like me I'm not mortified that you're using a shotgun powder for a pistol my bone head ass is new to reloading and I didn't pay close enough attention to the fact that there was two different Hodgdon Tite names so I go into my local gun range that carries all sorts of reloading supplies they didn't have titegroup so all I saw was type a lot I'm thinking tightwad make sense I'm f****** cheap LOL so I get home and realize I just bought shotgun powder but I don't reload shotshells and was intending on using this in my 45acp so being a stubborn dumbass I started looking around on the internet and found some information from other Reloaders that are more seasoned that said tightwad can be used and 45acp but don't go any smaller caliber than that because they're too small and you'll probably blow your damn gun up. So I'd have to look at my notes but I think I did 4 grains and 4.5 grains of Titewad in 8 45acp tastings with some 230 grain cast round ball rounds and I don't have a chronograph to tell you how fast they went but they were decent at 15 yards and they kept a pretty tight group despite it being a falcon powder but holy s*** it was dirty, now I know a little more I have to order titegroup off the internet to get it delivered to the house cuz nobody carries it around here but they do carry Hodgdon CFE powder and so far I'm using 8 grains behind my 200 grain semi wad-cutters that I cast and 7.4 grains behind the 230 grain round ball ammo and that stuff is some pretty good s*** but I want to try some titegroup and some accurate #5 but it was a learning experience and I now know that at least for reins of tightwad will make an all right round if that's all I got left I also hand-load 30/30 Winchester with 150 and 170 grain hand cast bullets I'll also use the Hornady FTX Flex tips that are 160 grain in my lever action 30-30 Marlin 336 and I use leverevolution powder by Hodgdon and that is some bomb-ass s*** with the FTX ammo I got at leverevolution to be even more accurate than Factory loaded Winchester rounds and even better than Remington 170 Cor-Lockt rounds
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Any opinions on BE-86?
I’ll tell you one thing that smokes like a bastard! Lol
231 is still around I got some today
How much did you pay? If you dont mind me asking
I think it ran bout 26.00 I’m in Arkansas might be more expensive where you live
Have you ever tried Hodgdon CFE? If so....your thoughts?
Harry Callahan, CFE is a very fine powder which tends to leak from Lee die thru powder droppers. I prefer flake powders. They also tend to be cleaner.
Thanks. I find that flake powders such as 800X do not meter well. I guess there are always compromises in life?
Harry Callahan , if I'm loading just for plinking, I'll use the most economical powder (smallest charge) that produces just enough oomph to cycle the slide.
If I want to reproduce a factory load, I'll use a bullet/powder combo that shoots to the same point of aim as my defense ammo.
For revolver plinking, I'll choose the most economical powder that achieves 650 - 750 fps.
Thats just me with 25 years of reloading and bullet casting experience. Other reloaders may choose differently.
FWIW: Solo 1000, Bullseye, Universal Clay's, Hodgdons Clay's and Titegroup are economical reloading powders.
Wishing you success.
I dont have alot of experience however my reloads with cfe pistol are more accurate than the factory american eagles i got the brass from
Glock 19 with 6.1 gr cfe, pushing a 95 gr. Sierra fmj
I’m not a botch
If a guy is worried about recoil he needs to find a new hobby- soooo sick of hearing Bjtches whine
STFU. So sick of hearing idiots like you.