Pistol reload - Powder question - type?

[gnihcraes]

I've done reloading for a while, in the past and present. I've tried unique, red dot, blue dot and W231. All seem to function well. I'd like to get a nice clean burning powder that has the great muzzle "flash" like some of the factory loads do in 9mm/357. It just seems that the factory loads are clean and virtually smoke free, and I'd like to duplicate as close as possible.

Anyone have a suggestion on powder to use?

Thanks in advance. Kelly

[HunterCO]

Win 231

[Hoser]

For lots of muzzle flash use a slow powder. Look for the ones at the bottom of the chart as the ones at the top are normally the fastest burning.

[gnihcraes]

Thanks. I'll just stick with W231 then... might try some others.

[jason303]

For your .357 I would highly recommend trying H110. I was shocked by the accuracy I got from mine using this powder.

[gnihcraes]

Ok, I'll look into the H110... thanks again for any and all info. Kc.

[HunterCO]

I use herc 2400 for my .357 when I load my good loads that are very accurate.

[gnihcraes]

Looks like the H110 is very similar to the W296 - I just recently had loaded up a small batch with 296 for grins to see how it functions. Haven't fired them yet...

[LariatBob]

I don't think you can load 9's with it, but Lil' Gun in my .357 is a kick. Huge flash, big bang. Turns some heads.
First time I tried it, scared the stuff out of me. Thought there was some mistake with the data chart. Verified thru several reputable sources that it was an ok load.
Give it a try if you dare...

[Sixgun]

Sorry guys but, Bullseye and try redeucing load alittle