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  • sd_shooter
    I need a LIFE!!
    • Dec 2008
    • 13124

    Single powder for 9mm, 40, 10mm, 38/357Mag

    I'm looking for a powder that would be a good compromise for the following:
    - 9mm
    - 40
    - 10mm
    - 38 spl
    - 357 Mag

    Now I know the 38 special kind of throws a wrench in the works since it is relatively low pressure.

    Is there a powder that can do all that?

    So far I've been using Bullseye but not for 357 or 10mm. I'm looking for something a little slower, yet not as slow as the shotgun or magnum powders.
  • #2
    J-cat
    Calguns Addict
    • May 2005
    • 6626

    Unique.

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    • #3
      BigBronco also not a Cabinetguy
      Calguns Addict
      • Jul 2009
      • 7064

      Yep Unique.
      "Life is a long song" Jethro Tull

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      • #4
        mjmagee67
        Veteran Member
        • Jun 2011
        • 2771

        Bullseye, Power Pistol, and either AA #5 or #7 I think #7 would be better. I would even venture to say the CFE Pistol would work too, it's a slower pistol powder like Power Pistol.

        The 10mm is the odd ball, 357 can be loaded with the same powders as 38 SPL you just won't get the high velocities that you would get out a slow Mag pistol powder.
        If you want change you have to put in your 2 cents, you can't just sit on the sidelines and whine.

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        • #5
          Mot Mi
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2013
          • 1061

          W231, unique, pp, blue dot red dot

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          • #6
            JMP
            Internet Warrior
            CGN Contributor - Lifetime
            • Feb 2012
            • 17056

            Try CFE Pistol. I have only used it thus far in 9mm, but it seems to a promising versatile powder that is becoming more and more available and meters well in a progressive press. I think this will be what Hodgdon ultimately uses in lieu of the common W231/HP-38 that were so popular.

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            • #7
              slixx1320
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2012
              • 590

              Longshot (aka loudshot) is another alternative.

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              • #8
                ireload
                Veteran Member
                • Aug 2009
                • 2589

                Unique. That's my main powder for 9mm, 38spl, 357mag, and 45acp.

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                • #9
                  rm1911
                  Veteran Member
                  • Jan 2013
                  • 4073

                  Originally posted by mjmagee67
                  Bullseye, Power Pistol, and AA #5

                  All three I've had great results with. Bullseye will be most versatile and most efficient (smallest charges per round, thus more rounds per pound). PP and #5 will be less efficient but will give you better velocity in magnums though still being usable in lighter loads.

                  Of course if you can find any of those right now buy all you can.
                  NRA Life Member since 1990

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                  • #10
                    Tom-ADC
                    Veteran Member
                    • Apr 2010
                    • 3614

                    Winchester 540 does them all except .357 mag. Maybe I won't sell that 3 pound can after all?
                    US Navy Retired, NRA Lifetime member. Member CRPA

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