Tightwad

slugoo · August 25, 2011, 09:28 PM

has anybody been using tightwad in their hand loads. I haven't seen any info on reloading for handguns using tightwad. I've had real good luck using it in 9mm and 38 specials, it's strong, accurate and very easy to use. I've only been using it for the last month but would like to try 45apc next but like I say there is no info on it that I can find.

jepp2 · August 25, 2011, 09:35 PM

I would guess the main reason you aren't finding any load data is due to the fast burn rate. It is mostly a shotgun powder.

When I want a fast powder I normally use Red Dot or Bullseye. Lots of load data available and been used by many for years.

slugoo · August 25, 2011, 09:42 PM

I know it's a shotgun powder, most handgun powder is shotgun powder but I know other people have been playing with it besides me and I'd like what info they have learned.

Nevmavrick · August 26, 2011, 10:26 PM

Hmmm, might be interesting. I'd also like to get some imput on Titewad, like something that someone has used, so I know where to start. I'd also like to hear about International Clays.
If you don't, or don't want to use a powder that the factory won't recommend, I respect that...I'm asking if someone has already.
When I started using WW571, It also had no recommendations, and I wanted to know WHY? I now know. There ARE reasons. There ARE recommendations, tho'!
Have fun,
Gene

medalguy · August 26, 2011, 10:41 PM

From the title, I thought you were talkling about me!!

August 25, 2011, 09:28 PM	#1
slugoo Member Join Date: May 3, 2011 Location: Littleton Colorado Posts: 78	Tightwad has anybody been using tightwad in their hand loads. I haven't seen any info on reloading for handguns using tightwad. I've had real good luck using it in 9mm and 38 specials, it's strong, accurate and very easy to use. I've only been using it for the last month but would like to try 45apc next but like I say there is no info on it that I can find.

August 25, 2011, 09:35 PM	#2
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	I would guess the main reason you aren't finding any load data is due to the fast burn rate. It is mostly a shotgun powder. When I want a fast powder I normally use Red Dot or Bullseye. Lots of load data available and been used by many for years.

August 25, 2011, 09:42 PM	#3
slugoo Member Join Date: May 3, 2011 Location: Littleton Colorado Posts: 78	I know it's a shotgun powder, most handgun powder is shotgun powder but I know other people have been playing with it besides me and I'd like what info they have learned.

August 26, 2011, 10:26 PM	#4
Nevmavrick Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2010 Location: Sparks, Nevada, near Reno Posts: 183	Hmmm, might be interesting. I'd also like to get some imput on Titewad, like something that someone has used, so I know where to start. I'd also like to hear about International Clays. If you don't, or don't want to use a powder that the factory won't recommend, I respect that...I'm asking if someone has already. When I started using WW571, It also had no recommendations, and I wanted to know WHY? I now know. There ARE reasons. There ARE recommendations, tho'! Have fun, Gene

August 26, 2011, 10:41 PM	#5
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,033	From the title, I thought you were talkling about me!!