Finding alternate powders...

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

OK, so the powders I've used (N320 and Titgroup) are as rare and scare as pink unicorns.  How do I pick an alternate?

 

I load pistol and 9mm to be exact.  

 

I started with N320 because Harry suggested it, and then when my supply of that was done to Titgroup because my friend Frank was nice enough to have sold me a jug. : )

 

I'm still new to loading and learning all of the nuances.  Should I look for a powder with a similar burn rate as titgroup and go with that?  

 

Anyone have a suggestion for something that will perform similar to titgroup and one that is available for purchase?

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Winchester 231?  I've loaded a bit with that.

[alec.mc 180]

Mike, for now - i'd go with anything you can find that you know works in 9mm - which is alot, but what's available - who knows

[Nikos 31]

Winchester 231?  I've loaded a bit with that.

Win 231 and HP-38 are pretty much identical. Unfortunately, they're not easy to find as well. 

[T Bill 649]

Pistol powder is scarce. 115-124 heads look for the following bullseye, universal, 231, aa#2, auto-comp, n-350,power pistol, 3n37,imr sr-4756, AA#7, unique, herco, hs-6, blue dot, 700x 800x pb, sr-7625. There are still more but something to go on.

 

You may find 700x or 800x as these are not popular in 9mm.  Ok to use, just not popular.

 

Good Luck.

[silverc6 0]

Salomon's had Power Pistol & 7625 yesterday(Sunday).

[AS350Driver 56]

Mikey, I've got two pounds of Titegroup I could part with if you want it. I'll be at the CJ monthly meeting on Wednesday if you're going i'll bring it. Let me know.

[hiker88 22]

I've been using Win 231/HP38 and WST. I'm pretty happy with WST on 9/40/45 loads.

[Heavyopp 167]

MIke --  See if solomons has an 8 pound jug of Promo --  That will keep you in 9mm for quite some time --  I use it in 9mm, 45acp, 38 special, 38 super, 12 gauge and 20 gauge shotshell

 

If you get promo I'll set you up with load data -- I have a few older books with printed data for Red dot which is exactly the same load data as promo

 

The 650 powder measure handles it very well too

[average joe 5]

Unique, that's what I use for 9mm and .38 spl.    Gene has it.

[NJKen 23]

OK, so the powders I've used (N320 and Titgroup) are as rare and scare as pink unicorns.  How do I pick an alternate?

 

I load pistol and 9mm to be exact.  

 

I started with N320 because Harry suggested it, and then when my supply of that was done to Titgroup because my friend Frank was nice enough to have sold me a jug. : )

 

I'm still new to loading and learning all of the nuances.  Should I look for a powder with a similar burn rate as titgroup and go with that?  

 

Anyone have a suggestion for something that will perform similar to titgroup and one that is available for purchase?

By the wording of this I think I met you and your son at Solomons on wednesday night.  If thats the case, I can put another face to a name.

Ken