what 9mm powder for warmer loads? - Page 3

Carriertxv · December 13, 2020, 09:51 AM

So to get best performance with HS-6 and or a clean full burn a magnum primer is recommended?

That’ has been my experience.

Hammerhead · December 13, 2020, 10:02 AM

HS-6 doesn't require a magnum primer, it just gives better results with one.

totaldla · December 13, 2020, 11:43 AM

Ramshot Silhouette is my current fave. Longshot is my 2nd. Both HS6 and Power Pistol are flashy - otherwise great powders. I prefer very little flash.
I run 125gr Brazos Hitek coated right at 1040fps from a 3.1" barrel. I haven't chrono'd a 4" barrel velocity but I'm guessing it would be right at 1100fps.

jag2 · December 13, 2020, 03:31 PM

I have tried many, but certainly not all. Nobody has mentioned my two favorites. Accurate #5 and Win Autocomp. They feel (thats how I measure things) very similar. A slight preference for #5 but the good thing about Autocomp is availability which is a major factor these days.

Average Joe · December 16, 2020, 12:23 PM

BE86, like Power Pistol, with flash suppressors, very good for high velocity loads.

Shadow9mm · December 16, 2020, 07:11 PM

Well, I got my hands on N340 and Power Pistol. Have not been able to find BE-86, but but a few buck in my wallet in case I do. Going to load some test loads up to try tomorrow, weather permitting...

Shadow9mm · January 10, 2021, 05:18 PM

Well, I got powders and did testing. Power Pistol was what I was looking for, although I am not a huge fan of the bright yellow flash. N340 and hp-38 seemed like they were in the same ballpark, gonna work with them a little more now that I have a good load locked down velocity is just lower than I was looking for. Power pistol seems to have dried up, still looking for more. Also grabbed some Accurate #7 to try out since it was well recommended several times.

Thanks for all the help

Nick_C_S · January 11, 2021, 01:04 PM

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BE86, like Power Pistol, with flash suppressors, very good for high velocity loads.

Yes, BE-86 is just flash-suppressed Power Pistol (PP was formally called BE-84, I believe).

But evidently, the addition of the flash suppressant also made BE-86 a faster propellant than Power Pistol. This is according to an Alliant rep here on TFL a few years ago. It is also from personal experience. I have been using PP for years and have been using BE-86 for a year or two. Although BE-86 is excellent stuff and I am pleased with its performance; it's not quite Power Pistol. BE-86 comes up a little short of Power Pistol velocities. This is not to say that BE-86 is not "very good for high velocity loads." Just saying that they are slightly different propellants.

rc · January 11, 2021, 04:08 PM

Blue dot is an old standby for high performance 9mm but it fills the case and needs to be compressed to get it into 9.

December 13, 2020, 11:43 AM	#53
totaldla Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2009 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 1,295	Ramshot Silhouette is my current fave. Longshot is my 2nd. Both HS6 and Power Pistol are flashy - otherwise great powders. I prefer very little flash. I run 125gr Brazos Hitek coated right at 1040fps from a 3.1" barrel. I haven't chrono'd a 4" barrel velocity but I'm guessing it would be right at 1100fps. __________________ Lee Auto Bench Prime Castor Oil Case Lube

December 16, 2020, 07:11 PM	#56
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,974	Well, I got my hands on N340 and Power Pistol. Have not been able to find BE-86, but but a few buck in my wallet in case I do. Going to load some test loads up to try tomorrow, weather permitting... __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

January 10, 2021, 05:18 PM	#57
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,974	Well, I got powders and did testing. Power Pistol was what I was looking for, although I am not a huge fan of the bright yellow flash. N340 and hp-38 seemed like they were in the same ballpark, gonna work with them a little more now that I have a good load locked down velocity is just lower than I was looking for. Power pistol seems to have dried up, still looking for more. Also grabbed some Accurate #7 to try out since it was well recommended several times. Thanks for all the help __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

December 13, 2020, 09:51 AM	#51
Carriertxv Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2013 Posts: 268	So to get best performance with HS-6 and or a clean full burn a magnum primer is recommended? That’ has been my experience.

December 13, 2020, 10:02 AM	#52
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	HS-6 doesn't require a magnum primer, it just gives better results with one.

December 13, 2020, 03:31 PM	#54
jag2 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 773	I have tried many, but certainly not all. Nobody has mentioned my two favorites. Accurate #5 and Win Autocomp. They feel (thats how I measure things) very similar. A slight preference for #5 but the good thing about Autocomp is availability which is a major factor these days.

December 16, 2020, 12:23 PM	#55
Average Joe Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,325	BE86, like Power Pistol, with flash suppressors, very good for high velocity loads.

January 11, 2021, 04:08 PM	#59
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,767	Blue dot is an old standby for high performance 9mm but it fills the case and needs to be compressed to get it into 9.