Is Winchester 231 good for 9mm?

Winchester 231 is a ball powder, one of the most popular handgun propellants in history. It is ideally suited to 38 Special, 45 Auto, and 9mm standard loads. Consistency, clean burning, low flash, and a broad range of applications make this powder a choice for any handgun cartridge loader.

What powder is equivalent to Winchester 231?

Trailrider #896. As was said, W-231 and HP-38 is the same powder!

Is HP 38 same as W231?

HP38 is the exact same powder as W231. Also, H110 is the exact same powder as W296.

How much gun powder is in a 9mm bullet?

In the case the the 9mm pistol cartridge the charge can vary between 4 and 9 grains, depending on the propellant. A 9mm rifle cartridge may hold 95 grains of propellant.

What does 1 grain of gunpowder weigh?

The bullet grain or “gr” as it is sometimes seen, is the basic weight of the bullet. Once grain is equal to 1/7,000th of a pound. The grain does not refer to the amount of gunpowder in each bullet, it is the weight of the projectile that fires from the barrel aka the bullet.

How many rounds will 1 lb of powder make 9mm?

In the above example of using charges of 5 grains, you could make 1,400 9mm bullets since each only takes 5 grains and 1 pound of gunpowder has 7,000 grains. 7,000 grains / 5 grains per bullet = 1,400 bullets.

What does 115 grain bullet mean?

Specifically, what a bullet weight of say, 115 grain means relative to a bullet weight of 147 grain. The second section of this article contains tips for using bullet weight to your advantage and how to adjust bullet weights to maximize your potential ability to remain on target.

What is the difference between 115 grain and 124 grain 9mm ammo?

The difference is that 124 grain is heavier. That’s it, that’s the end of the blog post.

What is Winchester 231 ball powder used for?

16 reviews Winchester 231 is a ball powder, one of the most popular handgun propellants in history. It is ideally suited to 38 Special, 45 Auto, and 9mm standard loads. Consistency, clean burning, low flash, and a broad range of applications make this powder a choice for any handgun cartridge loader.

What caliber is your win 231 load?

9mm with Win 231 loads – 9mm/38 Caliber – Brian Enos’s Forums… Maku mozo! OK…. first I am an avid reloader and have PLenty of manuals , that said i’d like your load data for ONLY 231 as I’ve got 12lbs to use up.

Do Lyman 124gr lead bullets have Winchester 231 in them?

They did have Winchester 231 so i picked up a pound of it. Neither my Hornady or Lyman manual has load data for a 124gr lead bullet using W231. They are water dropped and powder coated.

Does Hornady have load data for 124gr lead bullets with W231?

They did have Winchester 231 so i picked up a pound of it. Neither my Hornady or Lyman manual has load data for a 124gr lead bullet using W231. They are water dropped and powder coated. Anyone have some info for me? Thanks guys! Reloadammo.com (one of the only online sites I trust) has 9mm 231 data for cast and jacketed.