Sam1911
Moderator Emeritus
I've done a little research and it seems like PB would work for my needs but I figured I'd ask first...
I was in my favorite LGS last week and almost the only pistol powder they had was IMR PB. I couldn't recall even having heard of it in any specific context, and don't know anyone who's used it, so I let it sit on the shelf.
It looks like it will be discontinued this year, but a few lbs. would help me get through the next competition season, surely, if it will work for my needs.
My big load requirements are for 9mm cast 147s, at 875 fps, .44 Spc. 200 gr. LRNs at up to 850 fps, and maybe .45 ACP, again at 200 gr. LSWC 850 fps.
Looks like PB would be fine in either of those, and pretty low pressure for the velocity, too, if I'm reading the charts right.
Anyone used a lot of PB with lead bullets? How's the consistency and how's the leading as you get up into high round counts?
Thanks!
I was in my favorite LGS last week and almost the only pistol powder they had was IMR PB. I couldn't recall even having heard of it in any specific context, and don't know anyone who's used it, so I let it sit on the shelf.
It looks like it will be discontinued this year, but a few lbs. would help me get through the next competition season, surely, if it will work for my needs.
My big load requirements are for 9mm cast 147s, at 875 fps, .44 Spc. 200 gr. LRNs at up to 850 fps, and maybe .45 ACP, again at 200 gr. LSWC 850 fps.
Looks like PB would be fine in either of those, and pretty low pressure for the velocity, too, if I'm reading the charts right.
Anyone used a lot of PB with lead bullets? How's the consistency and how's the leading as you get up into high round counts?
Thanks!