This is a discussion on Power Pistol Powder Question within the Reloading forums, part of the Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics category; Need to do a powder run and I've been thinking of experimenting with some Power Pistol. For those who use it: Can it be used ...
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Need to do a powder run and I've been thinking of experimenting with some Power Pistol.
For those who use it:
Can it be used for light and medium loads as well as heavier loads in 9mm, 40S&W, and 45 ACP?
Does it meter well?
Does it only work well with heavier bullets?
Thanks.
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Too light for heavy work, too heavy for light work!
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I don't know, but the company's reloading data should answer your questions.
An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. - Robert A. Heinlein
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I have loaded all three calibers with Power Pistol. It meters fine in my Dillon 550.
In .45 with a 230gr FMJ I have loaded 5.6 to 8grains.
In .40SW I have loaded 5.5 to 7.6gr with 165 and 180gr bullets
In 9mm with 115gr JHP I have loaded 4.8 to 6.3grains.
In 9mm 147 Plated I have loaded 4.6 to 5grains
Muzzle flash can be impressive in the .45 ACP. I don't have a chronograph.
As stated above, carefully reading published data and choosing appropriate loads based on bullet type is very important for safety.
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If you visit the Alliant Powder web site you can download the data. It meters well for me also. I just looked at the manual, the information you're looking for is on pp. 34-36.
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