Maybe I am one, but the constant "what's a good powder", what's the "best powder" threads really rub me the wrong way.
I'm guessing that almost all of these threads are started by new reloaders. People who haven't actually read a reloading manual. They might have one manual...maybe. Most of them are younger people who feel the need for social approval.
1. There are many "good powders" for every application. I've loaded 45 ACP with over 30 different powders. Of that number at least two dozen of them were "good".
2. What is the "best" powder for one person could well be the "worst" powder for another.
3. Buy some manuals. Read them.
4. Compile a list of powders that have data for the bullet you're going to load.
5. Now go and see which of those powders are available. Buy at least three of them.
6. Load up some test loads and see which powders work best for you.
Congratulations, you've answered your question.
I'm guessing that almost all of these threads are started by new reloaders. People who haven't actually read a reloading manual. They might have one manual...maybe. Most of them are younger people who feel the need for social approval.
1. There are many "good powders" for every application. I've loaded 45 ACP with over 30 different powders. Of that number at least two dozen of them were "good".
2. What is the "best" powder for one person could well be the "worst" powder for another.
3. Buy some manuals. Read them.
4. Compile a list of powders that have data for the bullet you're going to load.
5. Now go and see which of those powders are available. Buy at least three of them.
6. Load up some test loads and see which powders work best for you.
Congratulations, you've answered your question.