I have loaded several different rifle rounds, but only for .44 mag in pistol cartridges. I want to start loading for 40 and 45, I recently got bullets and dies for both. With the current powder situation it is hard to get my hands on powder of any kind where I am. Can someone give input on a powder that would work for both of these cartridges, the 40 with 180s and the 45 with 230s.
It would be nice to find a single powder that would be adequate for both, although that often leads to compromises. I looked in a couple manuals that had powders listed for both, just want some real world input. This is mostly for plinking, I'm not into hardcore handgun shooting.
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Originally posted by NMiller: I have loaded several different rifle rounds, but only for .44 mag in pistol cartridges. I want to start loading for 40 and 45, I recently got bullets and dies for both. With the current powder situation it is hard to get my hands on powder of any kind where I am. Can someone give input on a powder that would work for both of these cartridges, the 40 with 180s and the 45 with 230s.
It would be nice to find a single powder that would be adequate for both, although that often leads to compromises. I looked in a couple manuals that had powders listed for both, just want some real world input. This is mostly for plinking, I'm not into hardcore handgun shooting.
