What powder to use for 9mm cast bullets

[sigpro2022]

I have some 9mm - 125gr (.356") round nose bevel base from Shooter's Cast Bullets. What's a good powder to use to reduce leading?
I've got Unique, Bullseye, 231, Clays, Titegroup, & HS-6 to choose from. Of the powders listed above which would be the best to use?

 

[pete2]

I've just recently started shooting some cast bullets in 9MM. I use Unique powder but others should also work. I get almost no lead in a Citadel 1911 gun, shot a few thru my LC9 and could see lead "hairs" in the bbl. I haven't tried them in my Beretta yet. Some say to start with a clean bbl, I'll try them in the LC again after cleaning to see if it makes a difference. I use 124 Cast RN from Dardas. So far I think they may be more accurate than the plated bullets I've been using.

 

[WVMountaineer]

You guys ought to look into powder coated cast bullets. They work great and, no icky lube to get stuck in your dies.

I use Bullseye but, am going to try some unique and Auto comp for my 124 grain powder coated round nose bullets. God Bless

 

[hartcreek]

I use Unique, 231, HS6, Green Dot and Red Dot with equal results. Pick one.

 

[DaleA]

Might have better response if you ask the staff to move this to the 'Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting' section.

 

[CowTowner]

9mm=Titegroup at my bench. As long as I have it that is.

 

[zxcvbob]

Bullseye works great for this application, both for target loads and full-power service loads.

 

[mxsailor803]

I use Bullseye as primary and 231 as my second option. Both work really well in my 9mm's with a cast bullet.

 

[skizzums]

hp38/231 is my ideal for cast 9mm.

 

[Paul B.]

I cast my own bullets and use Unique most of the time. I also use Bullseye and W231 at times depending on what is available. I've found the best accuracy comes from bullets sized to .358" and in one gun .359". Sometimes .357" works but I prefer .358".
Paul B.

 

[Oldman1151]

Titegroup

 

[WCWV]

Tite group

 

[Hammerhead]

Titegroup would be the last powder from your list I would use because it burns so hot.
I like 231/HP38 and HS-6.

 

[tangolima]

I have used hs-6, Trailboss, and power pistol. They all work. Nowadays I don't get to pick and choose "the best" powder. I use whatever available, as long as it works.

-TL

 

[A pause for the COZ]

All the powders listed should work fine.
I also found that CSB-1 is working great in my 9mm and 38 special.
Pretty much any loads you would use Universal or Unique in seems to work great.

 

[noylj]

Answered question on another forum.

 

[10-96]

I really took a shine to Green Dot... but of course that must be the reason it's now made out of unobtanium.

 

[ShootingNut]

My preference is Accurate No. 5 if you can find it, 5.4 grains pushing the 124 grain RN.
Bullseye works fine, I go with a 4.0 gr. load with it.

 

[totaldla]

Use the HS6 and run them on the warm side.

 

[bluetopper]

Of ones you mentioned........231 and Bullseye, none better.

I don't like Clays in high pressure handgun rounds. I use it in 45acp and 38 Spl. only.