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Offline rescue_171

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Reloading for pistols
« on: June 02, 2010, 07:55:41 PM »
I'm new to reloading so this might be a stupid question but here it goes.
I currently have a good stock of IMR 3031 that I use to load everything I have. Serves me very well.

My question is since I have a good supply of 3031 Has anyone ever used it to load pistol round with.
I will be loading 9mm Luger and 38 special as well as 357 mags.

If anyone has can you list some loads....
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Re: Reloading for pistols
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2010, 07:56:41 PM »
Quote from: rescue_171 on June 02, 2010, 07:55:41 PM
I'm new to reloading so this might be a stupid question but here it goes.
I currently have a good stock of IMR 3031 that I use to load everything I have. Serves me very well.

My question is since I have a good supply of 3031 Has anyone ever used it to load pistol rounds with.
I will be loading 9mm Luger, 38 special as well as 357 mag.

If anyone has can you list some loads that you have been successful with....
Thanks
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Re: Reloading for pistols
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2010, 01:56:23 AM »
The way to get the loading info you seek is to check in your reloading manual.   

3031 is a versatile powder but you won't find 3031 listed for any handgun round.
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Re: Reloading for pistols
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2010, 01:58:12 AM »
way to slow burning for any pistol round
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Re: Reloading for pistols
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2010, 02:03:01 AM »
 IMR 3031 would be a total mis-match for the handgun rounds mentioned. The only time you will see it listed for handguns is with a single shot pistol shooting a 308 & such. The rounds you mentioned are rather easy to load for & there are plenty of powders that would cover those & more. Powder lasts a long time, may as well get the right stuff for the job. For your rounds some that come to mind, Hodgdon Universal,Titegroup, Unique,win-231, & others.
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Re: Reloading for pistols
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2010, 02:12:58 AM »
If you want a versatile powder to load the calibers you mentioned pick up a can of Unique. It's served me well for many years and I've noticed here in Alabama it's one of the least expensive powders on the shelf.
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Re: Reloading for pistols
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2010, 02:21:22 AM »
I agree that 3031 is a versatile powder, but I've never seen it recommended for pistol work.

I also agree that Unique is a wonderfully versatile powder.  Most reloaders I know keep a pound or two of Unique on the bench.  I use Unique in a half-dozen different cartridges, for pistol and cast-bullet loads in my rifles.
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Re: Reloading for pistols
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2010, 06:11:21 AM »
Thanks guys for the info...off to the store to buy some more powder.....
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Re: Reloading for pistols
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2010, 06:49:36 AM »
Quote from: rescue_171 on June 03, 2010, 06:11:21 AM
Thanks guys for the info...off to the store to buy some more powder.....

Buy a good loading manual too.....
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Re: Reloading for pistols
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2010, 06:57:49 AM »
Do you reload any shotgun?
A lot of Shotgun Powders are also good handgun powders.
I reload Blue and green dot for shotgun and use them for 44 mag, 10mm, and 45 Acp.
Hope this helps.
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