Power Pistol and Lead Bullets

k5blazer · January 15, 2002, 06:55 PM

Can Power Pistol powder be used with lead bullets, particularly .357 Mag 158 gr. SWC or .44 Mag 240 Gr. SWC? I've used it with jacketed bullets in 9mm and .357 but haven't come across it with lead bullets. I am assuming that if its not listed in the Alliant website then I shouldn't use it with lead.

WESHOOT2 · January 16, 2002, 08:28 AM

I have not had good accuracy in revolvers using PP, but you try.

Reduce charge weight some, and work up slow.

300winguy · January 17, 2002, 10:21 AM

I agree, I have recently used some powders that don't list charges for lead bullets in .357. I started at the minimum and worked my way up to a load I liked,i.e. one that didn't lead my barrel like crazy.

neal bloom · January 17, 2002, 03:31 PM

Do I find the same weight in a jacketed bullet and start from the minimum charge there with the same powder?

C.R.Sam · January 17, 2002, 04:36 PM

Should be plenty safe.

Sam

k5blazer · January 17, 2002, 04:52 PM

Weshoot2,

Why do you think that Power Pistol is not as accurate in revolvers? Is it something to do with its burn rate?

WESHOOT2 · January 18, 2002, 04:19 AM

Haven't spent much time trying PP, spend more time trying Universal Clays.

Shape and volume of available combustion area..........

Poodleshooter · January 18, 2002, 02:51 PM

For some reason, PP worked very poorly for me in revolvers, giving incomplete burns using LSWs, even with tight crimps. Like AA#7 and blue dot, it seems to work better in high pressure autopistol cartridges.

January 15, 2002, 06:55 PM	#1
k5blazer Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2001 Posts: 111	Power Pistol and Lead Bullets Can Power Pistol powder be used with lead bullets, particularly .357 Mag 158 gr. SWC or .44 Mag 240 Gr. SWC? I've used it with jacketed bullets in 9mm and .357 but haven't come across it with lead bullets. I am assuming that if its not listed in the Alliant website then I shouldn't use it with lead.

January 16, 2002, 08:28 AM	#2
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	SAFE I have not had good accuracy in revolvers using PP, but you try. Reduce charge weight some, and work up slow. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

January 17, 2002, 10:21 AM	#3
300winguy Member Join Date: August 27, 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 70	I agree, I have recently used some powders that don't list charges for lead bullets in .357. I started at the minimum and worked my way up to a load I liked,i.e. one that didn't lead my barrel like crazy.

January 17, 2002, 03:31 PM	#4
neal bloom Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2001 Posts: 278	Do I find the same weight in a jacketed bullet and start from the minimum charge there with the same powder?

January 17, 2002, 04:36 PM	#5
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Should be plenty safe. Sam

January 17, 2002, 04:52 PM	#6
k5blazer Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2001 Posts: 111	Weshoot2, Why do you think that Power Pistol is not as accurate in revolvers? Is it something to do with its burn rate?

January 18, 2002, 04:19 AM	#7
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	NOT SURE Haven't spent much time trying PP, spend more time trying Universal Clays. Shape and volume of available combustion area.......... __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

January 18, 2002, 02:51 PM	#8
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,599	For some reason, PP worked very poorly for me in revolvers, giving incomplete burns using LSWs, even with tight crimps. Like AA#7 and blue dot, it seems to work better in high pressure autopistol cartridges.