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lora84 · 04-07-2007, 05:30 PM

Who uses the same brand powder for .45, .40 and 9mm? It seems like a lot of people prefer different powders for different calibers. Looks like Win. 231 or Universal would be fine to use in the above mentioned calibers. If this is incorrect please offer your advice.

**Alaskapopo** · 04-07-2007, 05:56 PM

I use Bullseye for most everything except magnum rounds
Pat

lora84 · 04-07-2007, 06:01 PM

Thanks Pat! I was hoping you and/or TKOL would come along and offer up your usual sound advice.

**Old School** · 04-07-2007, 06:40 PM

Take a look at Ramshot powders. ZIP and Silhouette are quite versatile. I am playing with them now...

Bidah · 04-07-2007, 07:29 PM

I use Bullseye for 9mm and .45, but I also got a pound of Zip to try out. I just need more brass to load (I am working on it, shooting style..

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philbo · 04-07-2007, 10:08 PM

I've had good results w/tightgroup in all those calibers.

**Glenn** · 04-08-2007, 04:58 AM

Bullseye and Unique are both good all around powders. I even use them for my 30/30

MrBug · 04-08-2007, 07:11 AM

I'm partial to Hogdon HS6

The Knight Of Light · 04-08-2007, 07:27 AM

Another vote for Tightgroup in 9mm, 40S&W, and .45acp.

**Loves2Shoot** · 04-08-2007, 07:41 AM

Vv320, I don't like the dirty or smokey powders (ie. 231) they get it the way of my seeing fast enough when shooting. I'd rather pay a few extra bucks.

04-07-2007, 05:30 PM	#1
lora84 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,327	Same powder for all calibers? Who uses the same brand powder for .45, .40 and 9mm? It seems like a lot of people prefer different powders for different calibers. Looks like Win. 231 or Universal would be fine to use in the above mentioned calibers. If this is incorrect please offer your advice. __________________ "Attitudes are contagious, do you have one worth catching?" - Oscar Wilson Banks

04-07-2007, 05:56 PM	#2
Alaskapopo XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,868	I use Bullseye for most everything except magnum rounds Pat __________________ Colt M16/AR15,1911 & Glock Armorer. Certified Firearms Instructor & Urban Rifle Instructor. Completed SWAT Entry Team and SWAT Sniper courses. NRA Endowment Member IDPA Expert level shooter in CDP, ESP and SSP. USPSA A 56876 IDPA A27468

04-07-2007, 06:01 PM	#3
lora84 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,327	Thanks Pat! I was hoping you and/or TKOL would come along and offer up your usual sound advice. __________________ "Attitudes are contagious, do you have one worth catching?" - Oscar Wilson Banks

04-07-2007, 06:40 PM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,627	Take a look at Ramshot powders. ZIP and Silhouette are quite versatile. I am playing with them now... __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

04-07-2007, 07:29 PM	#5
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 691	I use Bullseye for 9mm and .45, but I also got a pound of Zip to try out. I just need more brass to load (I am working on it, shooting style.. ) __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

04-07-2007, 10:08 PM	#6
philbo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 291	I've had good results w/tightgroup in all those calibers.

04-08-2007, 04:58 AM	#7
Glenn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 439	Bullseye and Unique are both good all around powders. I even use them for my 30/30 __________________ .40 XD Tactical Black Ruger P95 S&W model 19 Remington Model 870 Wing Master .45 ACP XD Tactical Bi-Tone Marlin 30/30

04-08-2007, 07:11 AM	#8
MrBug XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 211	I'm partial to Hogdon HS6 __________________ How we conduct ourselves defines us. At the end of the day we answer to ourselves. At the end of our days we answer to God.

04-08-2007, 07:27 AM	#9
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,835 Blog Entries: 12	Another vote for Tightgroup in 9mm, 40S&W, and .45acp. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

04-08-2007, 07:41 AM	#10
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,612	Vv320, I don't like the dirty or smokey powders (ie. 231) they get it the way of my seeing fast enough when shooting. I'd rather pay a few extra bucks. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

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