Pulled HSTs

[SSG Retired]

Just got some 230 grain HST pulled bullets. Not to bad looking for a "pulled" bullet. Now if anyone has any descent load data in the 900 fps range. I am looking at just shy of +p loads. Thinking of using Longshot or a slow powder like Unique. Ant suggestions?

[Guns N'at]

AA#5, HS-6, and Power Pistol come to mind, and I have used for similar loadings in 45 Auto. Unique is nice too, as it seems for so many pistol rounds. The new Alliant BE-86 looks to be a great choice too... Have a look over at:

alliantpowder.com

[dkf]

If these are carry rounds I would go with a lower flash powder. From the testing I have seen of muzzle flash with different powders HS-6 was one of the best. Power Pistol is a very good powder (I use it myself) but it has a lot of muzzle flash. The HS-6 meters as well as Power Pistol, will get you close to 900fps velocities (have to chrono your loads) and have low flash. The 230gr HST is a very reliable expander and has a rather wide velocity window for reliable expansion so I would not be too worried if you don't quite hit 900fps.

[busa dave]

Factory 230gr hst chronoed at 825 out of my p220 carry.
I use 7.4 gr of power pistol for my 230 gr xtp for a consistent 850 fps this is above book max. So work your way up.

[SSG Retired]

Finally got to test the Longshot HSTs, 10 shot average was 833 fps. Was printing at about 2" at 25 yards. I think I found my new carry round.