[Logan2302]

I was wondering how many of you out there would share your short lists or a web link that listed the powder/bullet combinations that create excessive residue and smoke. I'm mainly focused on lead bullets because cleaning up a jacketed bullet load isn't too hard.

With lead bullets sometimes the crud & smoke is caused by the lead, the bullet lube, or both.

I shot a few rounds of 40's the other day I think were loaded with Titegroup (a new powder to me) that were real smoke bombs.

[cpttango30]

I did some loads in my 45 that used bullseye and man that stuff is FILTHY. I stick to titegroup now in my 45acp.... I can shoot all day long and it doesn't look dirty at all.

[TXnorton]

.45 Long Colt - 230 grain lead round nose bullet over 35 grains (volume) 3Fg BLACK POWDER. Makes LOTS of smoke!

[Rick1967]

I use titegroup all the time. That is my favorite pistol powder. However, clays is supposed to be really clean. I have used a little. Don't really remember anthing special about it myself though.

[thesalos]

I have found the w 231 shoots very clean. Better then Clays and BLUE DOT

[jpattersonnh]

Originally Posted by thesalos

I have found the w 231 shoots very clean. Better then Clays and BLUE DOT

W231 is my go to for cast lead target loads. It is dirtier than Unique. But I still run at least 500 rounds w/ 231 without issue.

[Logan2302]

Originally Posted by cpttango30

I did some loads in my 45 that used bullseye and man that stuff is FILTHY. I stick to titegroup now in my 45acp.... I can shoot all day long and it doesn't look dirty at all.

When i picked up those 40's, I only had the fps marked on the box. Since your post vie been thinking that they may have been bullseye loads instead of Titegroup!

Thanks


I went back to my notes and have found out that the only options I would have used were Power Pistol or Titegroup at that time. Bullseye is probably too hot for a 180 gr lead 40 cal and I haven't been using it large calibers.

[Logan2302]

For some reason I never got into 231 or Clays, but I think I'll get some to try. I do use Titegroup in 9mm with good results.