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Powder choice

partisanpartisan Member Posts: 6,414
edited March 2009 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
I have began reloading again after a 30 year layoff. I am only loading, .380, .38, .38+P, .357, .40 S&W, .45 ACP.

I use to use Bullseye & Unique for these loads, except the +P & the .40, as they weren't invented in the late 70's. I know both of these powders are still available, but I wonder if some of the new stuff is better. I have purchased "Titegroup", but don't know to go with on the semi's. If I can get enough suggestions from you guys to form a concensus, then I'll go with the majority. Thanks for any and all suggestions!
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  • CapnMidnightCapnMidnight Member Posts: 8,038 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm still loading Bullseye in my 45acp, bought 15lbs 4 years ago for $150, should last for awhile.[:D][:D] Unique in 38s & 357, H110 in the 44 mags and specials. Bullseye in the 38 Super also.
    W.D
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  • BHAVINBHAVIN Member Posts: 3,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Titegroup will load all that you mentioned except 38+P. For target velocities it will do great on the others. I have been very pleased with Titegroup and I am switching other calibers to it as I run out of other powders.
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  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I too found tite group to be the go-to powder for replacing Bullseye and most Unique applications. It really burns clean and gave good accuracy.
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  • PearywPearyw Member Posts: 3,699
    edited November -1
    231 is also a good choice. I also like AA5 for hotter loads in 40 S&W and 45acp. I also use a lot of Titegroup.
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  • partisanpartisan Member Posts: 6,414
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the help, guys! Sounds like Titegroup is good for most of my loads. Thanks again!!!! DG
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,438 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Tite Group is one of the few powders available that I don't have on my shelf, so I won't comment on it except to say that it seems to be a great powder based on reliable users. It'll stand in for Bullseye quite nicely.

    I'd replace the Unique with Hodgdon Universal. You can usually use the exact same charges with it as Unique and get almost the identical results. But Universal measures MUCH better and burns cleaner, to boot. Do check Hodgdon data for loads.
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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  • partisanpartisan Member Posts: 6,414
    edited November -1
    Thanks, Rocky! I have pretty much decided on Titegroup and/or bullseye for fast burning loads, but not sure what to replace the Unique with. I was considering the Hodgdon Universal or the Winchester AutoComp for my semi auto loads. I never did like how dirty Unique burned. Thanks again! DG
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