POLL: 9mm 124gr coated bullet powder

[kmw1954]

I have used AA#5 and Silhouette with many different plated bullets and have just recently start loading with cast. I have a 45acp load waiting right now that has AA#5 in it.

From my experience the AA#5, Silhouette and True Blue are all very similar with much overlap. I gave up on the AA#5 as I can create the same load with the Silhouette and still use a bit less powder. Also the Silhouette is suppressed so because I shoot a lot indoors there is basically no flash and smoke is reduced greatly.

I have also started using a lot of AA#2 and as you state I find a good supply of Western Powders in this area.

 

[Dudedog]

Out of the 5 you listed for the vel you are after I would say ZIP, if you want more vel then Silhouette
But I haven't used AA#5 or #7

 

[Walkalong]

But I haven't used AA#5 or #7

AA #5 is great for full power 9MM, #7 is great for spicy 9MM.

 

[armoredman]

#7 is great for all 9mm needs, use it all the time, 6.4 grains for cast loads. I also am very fond of Bullseye 4 grains. All under the Lee 124 grain home cast bullets powder coated.

 

[TonyAngel]

I have used AA#5 and Silhouette with many different plated bullets and have just recently start loading with cast. I have a 45acp load waiting right now that has AA#5 in it.

From my experience the AA#5, Silhouette and True Blue are all very similar with much overlap. I gave up on the AA#5 as I can create the same load with the Silhouette and still use a bit less powder. Also the Silhouette is suppressed so because I shoot a lot indoors there is basically no flash and smoke is reduced greatly.

I have also started using a lot of AA#2 and as you state I find a good supply of Western Powders in this area.

I didn't like #5 in the .45 at all. I went to #2 about 15 years ago. It's more economical, shoots softer and makes major without even pushing it. Just for informational purposes, my pet load is a 200gr LSWC over about 5.5gr of #2. Good shooting round. This is the one that I can hit a 12" gong at 100 yards with. I can hit it often enough to make you believe that it isn't a fluke.

 

[kmw1954]

Tony, yeas as I stated previously I have pretty much given up on AA#5 in favor of AA#2 and Silhouette. I don't have my log book in front of me but as I recall between those two powders I can make the same load with Silhouette and use .5gr or more LESS powder to achieve the speeds. I think it also burns a bit cleaner than #5.

I did just load some newly cast 225gr RN with the AA#5 because I have about 1/2 lb. left and wanted to use it up.

 

[Charlie98]

I think it also burns a bit cleaner than #5.

I wonder if #5 isn't one of those powders like Unique that needs a heavy bullet and a full charge to burn clean? Interesting...

 

[Otto]

From the limited choices, I'd vote Silhouette. It's basically the same as the discontinued Winchester Action Pistol (WAP). But if you're just plinking, anything on the list would be fine I guess. Personally, I'd stay with Sport Pistol for coated bullets. But availability seems to be driving factor right now.

 

[JKP]

I use mostly Unique but have used HS-6, Universal and Tightgroup.