Another powder ?

LSMNTBC · February 19, 2007, 05:45 PM

I know this has probably been brought up, but I couldnt find it. I' m loading for my G23 And looking for a ball type powder and came up with Ramshot ZIP or True blue. It mostly for plinking. Which one is better or cleaner. I want to avoid flake power.

Trapper L · February 19, 2007, 09:28 PM

I'm shooting HS-6 and AA#5 in my 40SWs. Seems to work real good with all bullet weights from 135 HP Rainiers to 165 Remington Golden Sabres. I haven't loaded any bullets heavier as my requirements don't call for the need. Both of these powders are ball type and meter extremely accurate out of my RCBS Combo measure.

LSMNTBC · February 19, 2007, 09:57 PM

Thank you! My max bullet will be the 165grn no need for anything more for plinking. Just wanted to stick with a ball powder for easy metering of powder.

Shoney · February 21, 2007, 07:21 PM

ZIP would be the better than True Blue in 40S&W for the following reasons:

1. Zip performs very well at minimum and maximun loads, Ramshot does not list a load for TB in the 165 gr bullet
2. has a better load density than TB, thus decreasing chances of double charges
3. Zip requires a lower grain charge weight and will be more economical, especially for reduced plinking loads

February 19, 2007, 05:45 PM	#1
LSMNTBC Member Join Date: December 12, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 24	Another powder ? I know this has probably been brought up, but I couldnt find it. I' m loading for my G23 And looking for a ball type powder and came up with Ramshot ZIP or True blue. It mostly for plinking. Which one is better or cleaner. I want to avoid flake power.

February 21, 2007, 07:21 PM	#4
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	ZIP would be the better than True Blue in 40S&W for the following reasons: 1. Zip performs very well at minimum and maximun loads, Ramshot does not list a load for TB in the 165 gr bullet 2. has a better load density than TB, thus decreasing chances of double charges 3. Zip requires a lower grain charge weight and will be more economical, especially for reduced plinking loads __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

February 19, 2007, 09:28 PM	#2
Trapper L Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 804	I'm shooting HS-6 and AA#5 in my 40SWs. Seems to work real good with all bullet weights from 135 HP Rainiers to 165 Remington Golden Sabres. I haven't loaded any bullets heavier as my requirements don't call for the need. Both of these powders are ball type and meter extremely accurate out of my RCBS Combo measure.

February 19, 2007, 09:57 PM	#3
LSMNTBC Member Join Date: December 12, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 24	Thank you! My max bullet will be the 165grn no need for anything more for plinking. Just wanted to stick with a ball powder for easy metering of powder.