Another 9mm Question

I am going to be reloading 9mm with 124 grain cast bullet. My question concerns what powder to use. In looking through the charts in the Lee book, it gives a number of options without any particular criteria as to using one over the other. All I am reloading is 9mm (and maybe 38 Special later) and I just need some expert, or moderately expert advice as to which powder to go with. Any brand or type easier to use or measure?

I'M no 9mm expert but have been doing lots of reading on 9mm lately.. guys on Brian enos forum talk highly about Sr 4756 an 3n37

HP38 is my favorite (Win231). Used some Titegtoup too.

i think 231 is the benchmark that all other pistol powders try to beat... good stuff

I like Universal

Just try em all Evil...aint no one here can give you the "magic load"...you gotta do that yourself

msredneck wrote:

I like Universal

Just try em all Evil...aint no one here can give you the "magic load"...you gotta do that yourself

this is true.. I have powders that i have never used befor but if i ever get a wild hair they are there to try = ) i have a 6foot shelf that is lined with different 1lb cans of powder, and as soon as my shop/garage gets built its gonna be on like donkey kong!

I'm all about some clays Universal for 9mm.

+1 for Universal and Bullseye

Bullseye is the cheapest to use. I loaded 3.2 in a .38 special and for plinking or range work use the same amount in 9mm. This cycles my Glock and Beretta without a lot of abuse to the frames. I have to use 3.6 to cycle the H&K USP. It may smoke a little more than other powders but is the cheapest per shot if you are looking for more bang for your buck.

Can't you use Unique for both? I've had pretty good results with it in 9mm

231 works well in the 9mm and .38 special.

Unique works in 9mm....look for more smoke than Bullseye though.