Power Pistol for 9 MAK Loadings?

fishhead1 · March 10, 2014, 10:59 AM

Have a fair amount of Power Pistol powder; and one of the calibers I 'd like use it with is 9x 18 Makarov. However, none of my sources, including the Alliant internet site, lists any loadings for this caliber. Soooo, has anyone tried Power Pistol in 9 MAK, and can you recommend any loadings?

madmo44mag · March 10, 2014, 11:11 AM

I've never loaded it in a Mak but hated it in 9mm
Very sensitive to small changes in charge weights.
This powder seems to work better in larger cases like 40 and above.
Good luck.

CWKahrFan · March 10, 2014, 04:17 PM

The Lee Manual lists PP for 9x18 Makarov 100 gr. jacketed bullets... 4.6 gr. start... to 4.7 gr.

I've loaded and shot 95 gr. XTP's with 4.7 gr. PP... no problems.

March 10, 2014, 10:59 AM	#1
fishhead1 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 134	Power Pistol for 9 MAK Loadings? Have a fair amount of Power Pistol powder; and one of the calibers I 'd like use it with is 9x 18 Makarov. However, none of my sources, including the Alliant internet site, lists any loadings for this caliber. Soooo, has anyone tried Power Pistol in 9 MAK, and can you recommend any loadings?

March 10, 2014, 11:11 AM	#2
madmo44mag Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 1,522	I've never loaded it in a Mak but hated it in 9mm Very sensitive to small changes in charge weights. This powder seems to work better in larger cases like 40 and above. Good luck. __________________ Texas - Not just a state but an attitude! For monthly shooting events in DFW visit http://www.meetup.com/TexasGunOwner-DFW

March 10, 2014, 04:17 PM	#3
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	The Lee Manual lists PP for 9x18 Makarov 100 gr. jacketed bullets... 4.6 gr. start... to 4.7 gr. I've loaded and shot 95 gr. XTP's with 4.7 gr. PP... no problems. __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."