Powder load

JimKelsh · May 21, 2010, 01:01 PM

Brand new to site, Brand new to reloading.
Looking for some help with powder choice.
Will be loading 45acp, short barrel. Any suggestions on clean, fast burning powder. Getn alot of build up in chamber. Hoping a faster burning powder will help.

ScottRiqui · May 21, 2010, 01:13 PM

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Getn alot of build up in chamber. Hoping a faster burning powder will help.

Faster than what? Which powder are you using now that's causing buildup problems?

BigJimP · May 21, 2010, 05:26 PM

I prefer Hodgdon TiteGroup powder for all my handgun loads - including .45acp ......

but a lot of powder residue buildup in chamber ???
1. How often are you cleaning the gun /how many rounds thru it since it was cleaned ?
2. what kind of powder are you using now ?

Jim243 · May 21, 2010, 05:50 PM

Win 231

JimKelsh · May 21, 2010, 08:15 PM

Been using some factory Winchester 230gr. in a Kimber Ultra.
Store bought some reloads. Something for "break in". Getting what looks like blow back around casing(circle the size of case). And extractor getting build up. Primers look ok. I clean after each shoot, usually 100 rnds.

chunk · May 21, 2010, 09:19 PM

bullseye.

colospgsAVID · May 21, 2010, 10:18 PM

I'm loading 9mm para. and I happy for I have 2.5 lbs of Power Pistol, and 9 lbs of Win 231. I used alot of shotgun powder until I found a really good stash from a person who I actually know very well.

grubbylabs · May 21, 2010, 10:33 PM

Power Pistol is very clean but I like Blue Dot, it is really dirty but it shoots good for me. I have just started playing with Unique and so far it is really good. Not sure how clean it is yet since I have shot Blue Dot first then the loads with unique. But again it shoots really nice and so far it has done well on the upper end of the load data for me.
While the Power Pistol is a clean burning powder I find it has more muzzle flip and less push. I can load blue dot "hotter" and feel less recoil plus for me the round is more accurate.

I shoot a Springer XD with a 4" barrel and I have been using plated bullets from Rocky Mountain Reloading.

grubbylabs · May 21, 2010, 10:42 PM

Here are a few threads that may help you. They helped me out quite a bite as I am also learning to reload.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408864

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405894

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408445

Good luck and hope all this help.

It has been expensive, but fun shooting.

colospgsAVID · May 22, 2010, 12:55 AM

I'm shooting a Sig P229. Power Pistol(right up there) with 147 grain XTP's has been my best accuracy cartridge. Round Robin with what I had. No chrono though. I am interested in Blue Dot now. I understand what is meant by push and flip... Dirty or not, I don't care. Really I clean my gun to hospital specs every time. I want to dial in a 125 grain Gold Dot. I may only use it for one shot... I haven't had alot of experience with varied powders...Shotgun, PP, WIN231.

SAUMHUNTER79 · May 24, 2010, 05:53 PM

I recommend Winchester WST, it's clean burning, soft shooting, and accurate in my experience.

mikejonestkd · May 24, 2010, 08:06 PM

I am using bullseye and win 231 for my plinking loads , and there is no comparision - the Win 231 is much cleaner.

steve4102 · May 24, 2010, 08:10 PM

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I recommend Winchester WST, it's clean burning, soft shooting, and accurate in my experience.

+1. I've found Magic in my 45's with WST. Scary accurate and soft shootin.

zxcvbob · May 24, 2010, 08:10 PM

Red Dot or Promo is good (and cheap to shoot.) American Select is ridiculously clean-burning.

sixxgunnernick · May 24, 2010, 08:12 PM

you're wanting titegroup or 231

SAUMHUNTER79 · May 25, 2010, 05:41 PM

"+1. I've found Magic in my 45's with WST. Scary accurate and soft shootin."
I've found it to do the same in 9MM, 40 S&W, and 45 Auto.

sc928porsche · May 26, 2010, 12:15 PM

Yeah, stay away from bullseye if you want clean burning.

Aldadentist · May 26, 2010, 01:22 PM

clays works for me.

AlaskaMike · May 26, 2010, 02:19 PM

Firstly, welcome to the forum!

It sounds like the reloads you were shooting were not your own, but were store bought reloads? If so, then there's no way of knowing what powder the reloader used unless you personally know him.

You also don't mention what bullet type the reloads have, but if they're cast lead then the bullet lube used on them will contribute to fouling a bit, especially if there is lube left on the bases. With the bullets I cast myself, once I started wiping the bases off after lubing and sizing, my loads using those bullets shot much more cleanly with far less smoke and fouling.

That said, there have been a number of powders mentioned that are known for not leaving much powder residue. Personally, I've used Hodgdon's Clays and Alliant's Power Pistol with great results.

Mike

May 21, 2010, 01:01 PM	#1
JimKelsh Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 14	Powder load Brand new to site, Brand new to reloading. Looking for some help with powder choice. Will be loading 45acp, short barrel. Any suggestions on clean, fast burning powder. Getn alot of build up in chamber. Hoping a faster burning powder will help.

May 21, 2010, 08:15 PM	#5
JimKelsh Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 14	should've added Been using some factory Winchester 230gr. in a Kimber Ultra. Store bought some reloads. Something for "break in". Getting what looks like blow back around casing(circle the size of case). And extractor getting build up. Primers look ok. I clean after each shoot, usually 100 rnds.

May 24, 2010, 08:06 PM	#12
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,759	I am using bullseye and win 231 for my plinking loads , and there is no comparision - the Win 231 is much cleaner. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

May 24, 2010, 08:10 PM	#14
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	Red Dot or Promo is good (and cheap to shoot.) American Select is ridiculously clean-burning. __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth

May 24, 2010, 08:12 PM	#15
sixxgunnernick Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 247	Sounds like.. you're wanting titegroup or 231 __________________ R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio

May 21, 2010, 05:26 PM	#3
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I prefer Hodgdon TiteGroup powder for all my handgun loads - including .45acp ...... but a lot of powder residue buildup in chamber ??? 1. How often are you cleaning the gun /how many rounds thru it since it was cleaned ? 2. what kind of powder are you using now ?

May 21, 2010, 05:50 PM	#4
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	Win 231

May 21, 2010, 09:19 PM	#6
chunk Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2005 Location: alabama,gulf coast Posts: 131	bullseye.

May 21, 2010, 10:18 PM	#7
colospgsAVID Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 188	I'm loading 9mm para. and I happy for I have 2.5 lbs of Power Pistol, and 9 lbs of Win 231. I used alot of shotgun powder until I found a really good stash from a person who I actually know very well.

May 21, 2010, 10:33 PM	#8
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	Power Pistol is very clean but I like Blue Dot, it is really dirty but it shoots good for me. I have just started playing with Unique and so far it is really good. Not sure how clean it is yet since I have shot Blue Dot first then the loads with unique. But again it shoots really nice and so far it has done well on the upper end of the load data for me. While the Power Pistol is a clean burning powder I find it has more muzzle flip and less push. I can load blue dot "hotter" and feel less recoil plus for me the round is more accurate. I shoot a Springer XD with a 4" barrel and I have been using plated bullets from Rocky Mountain Reloading.

May 21, 2010, 10:42 PM	#9
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	Here are a few threads that may help you. They helped me out quite a bite as I am also learning to reload. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408864 http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405894 http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408445 Good luck and hope all this help. It has been expensive, but fun shooting.

May 22, 2010, 12:55 AM	#10
colospgsAVID Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 188	I'm shooting a Sig P229. Power Pistol(right up there) with 147 grain XTP's has been my best accuracy cartridge. Round Robin with what I had. No chrono though. I am interested in Blue Dot now. I understand what is meant by push and flip... Dirty or not, I don't care. Really I clean my gun to hospital specs every time. I want to dial in a 125 grain Gold Dot. I may only use it for one shot... I haven't had alot of experience with varied powders...Shotgun, PP, WIN231.

May 24, 2010, 05:53 PM	#11
SAUMHUNTER79 Member Join Date: May 24, 2010 Posts: 16	I recommend Winchester WST, it's clean burning, soft shooting, and accurate in my experience.

May 25, 2010, 05:41 PM	#16
SAUMHUNTER79 Member Join Date: May 24, 2010 Posts: 16	"+1. I've found Magic in my 45's with WST. Scary accurate and soft shootin." I've found it to do the same in 9MM, 40 S&W, and 45 Auto.

May 26, 2010, 12:15 PM	#17
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,433	Yeah, stay away from bullseye if you want clean burning.

May 26, 2010, 01:22 PM	#18
Aldadentist Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 58	clays works for me.

May 26, 2010, 02:19 PM	#19
AlaskaMike Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Posts: 947	Firstly, welcome to the forum! It sounds like the reloads you were shooting were not your own, but were store bought reloads? If so, then there's no way of knowing what powder the reloader used unless you personally know him. You also don't mention what bullet type the reloads have, but if they're cast lead then the bullet lube used on them will contribute to fouling a bit, especially if there is lube left on the bases. With the bullets I cast myself, once I started wiping the bases off after lubing and sizing, my loads using those bullets shot much more cleanly with far less smoke and fouling. That said, there have been a number of powders mentioned that are known for not leaving much powder residue. Personally, I've used Hodgdon's Clays and Alliant's Power Pistol with great results. Mike