Looking for a clean burning pistol powder [Archive]

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sid

11-10-2013, 11:48

I load .32 ACP, .38 special and 9mm. Over time I have used Accurate #5, 231 and AutoComp. All have produced considerable fowling with AutoComp being the worst of the three. I am searching for a powder for these handguns that burns more cleanly. I have read some good things about Tightgroup. I would appreciate some recommendations.

Litt'le Lee

11-10-2013, 02:36

that would be CLAY'S--very clean--either one is great

joem

11-10-2013, 03:44

I use AA # 2. Seems to burn pretty clean for me.

KeithNyst

11-10-2013, 07:39

I agree with Litt'le Lee, Hodgdon Clays is clean burning. Just be careful, its fairly fast and not uncommon for the spread from starting to max load to be only a few tenths, so you have to pay close attention when measuring.