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    I use Alliant American Select for 38 Spl. and 45 ACP. It's a great sub for Bullseye. Burns clean and loads up with about the same charge. The only problem is it's a flake powder so a little harder to throw an accurate weight.
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    Another one worth trying would be Vihtavuori N310.
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    03RN:

    In addition to Bullseye, I have used Winchester 231 and 700X and am particularly fond of 700X. I have seen 700X for sale in the $158/8 pound keg range recently, which is just under $20 per pound.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Cartwright View Post
    03RN:

    In addition to Bullseye, I have used Winchester 231 and 700X and am particularly fond of 700X. I have seen 700X for sale in the $158/8 pound keg range recently, which is just under $20 per pound.

    Bruce
    That's enough to load something like 18,000 wadcutters. Should last awhile.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OlongJohnson View Post
    That's enough to load something like 18,000 wadcutters. Should last awhile.
    Well, my son is 3. I gotta build up a reserve before he starts shooting.

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    2.8-3grs of Red Dot with a 148gr HBWC is a super nice load.

    You can do good work with Green Dot and .38spec as well.

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    @ 50 yds 231 out shot BE from a ransom rest in my 14-6. WST is supposed to an excellent choice as well. Just scored 5K Remington HBWC today. Time to load some up and try some different powders.

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    I’ve always used Win 231 or Hodgdon HP-38 with HBWC loads. It’s a bit dirtier than I’d really like, but it isn’t terrible either.

    Honestly, I could probably load everything for every pistol I own with 231 or HP38 (they’re the exact same powder in different cans).

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    Quote Originally Posted by KevH View Post
    Hercules/Alliant Red Dot or its cheaper cousin Promo.

    Red Dot is my all time favorite pistol powder. It works well for 9mm, 38 Special and 45 ACP. It's a nice fast powder.
    Same here. For years I was loading every handgun caliber that I shot with it. Can be somewhat smoky though.

    If you want more of a full power wadcutter Unique has worked well for me.

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    231 it is.

    Brownells has it in stock. Thanks for all the tips guys. I don't even plan on shooting it. I'm just filling ammo cans for my kids.

    I normally get my bullets from rimrock but I think I want to try coated bullets this time

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