I run 9mm major in my open gun, which is a glock 34 with a kkm barrel and a 4 port compensator. We reloaded some cases recently and found the following. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. In this episode, we discuss some of the main points regarding reloading your own 9mm ammunition. There are too many different lead alloys, bullet lubes. This information and data may vary considerably depending on many factors, including the components used, component assembly, the type of firearm used, reloading techniques, safety precautions practiced, etc. Been trying to find some load data for this bullet and am seeing conflicting info out there so decided to check in here to be safe. The complete reloading manual for the 9mm luger various on. Find your best price for 9mm luger 9x19 parabellum brass cheap 9mm luger 9x19 parabellum brass ammoseek. Im purchasing a fully supported kkm barrel for it soon. The 9mm operates at 35,000psi with maximum loads already. Incorrectly reloaded cartridges can result in damage and. I would just decide what oal you will use and work up the power charge from a low starting load.
Does anyone know of a published source that has load data for lead 147 gn 9mm for win 231. I also have no idea what you are looking for that lyman and others are neglecting. Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Another way to determine a safe load is to take the data from a smaller cartridge of the same or lower pressurei. I am pushing a 124gr heavy plated bullet at a speed of 66fps. Best all around reloading manual that doesnt neglect 9mm. Reloading 9mm largo and 9mm steyr gunboards dot com. Ill probably end up getting a 308 down the road too. Any standard load for the 9mm luger or 38 automatic will work in the steyr pistol. He has compiled and normalized all the load data he has permission to publish. Brass is stamped cci, the box says speer, lewiston id on the back, but the actual brand name is blazer brass. Does anyone use hodgdon universal to reload 9mm 115 or 124. Most of the powder companys have data for lead bullets.
Being basically a revolver shooter i have never thought too much about problems that may arise in reloading for the autoloading handguns. The information displayed on this site, including ballistic data, was derived from tightly controlled laboratory conditions. I just started reloading this caliber for the star a and astra 400. There suggested starting load for unique powder using a 115 grain full metal jacket was 4. The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. In the back, there is a glossary and other useful info. Please note, the classic lee loader neck sizes only. If you want load data for a 121gn bullet, then use data for a bullet that is heavier 124gn and work up, starting at the heavier bullets starting. Lee loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 9mm luger except a rubber mallet.
I have a lone wolf barrel but its throat doesnt have much more support if any more then my factory barrel however the chamber is much. Any sudden change in case head measurement should be treated as an indicator of excessive pressure, and the next lower charge should be considered maximum for your gun. Tips on finding load data for reloading hd youtube. These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start. In the meantime, ive been reloading for it and i have no intent of firing my reloads through the stock barrel. They boast a perfectly uniform jacket and are great allaround options. I shoot only 223 and 9mm right now and a lot of 22lr ofc, regular stuff, not match or anything.
There are just a couple new loads, but common stuff like the 9mm has fewer. Most of my glock 20 brass comes out with pronounced smiles. Ar2208 is varget same powder, although they dont list ar2208varget for the 3040 krag. Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Solving a 9mm fmj reloading mystery the box o truth. I reloaded my first 15 rounds of 9 mm lugar ammo using sierra data.
Hi guys, im new to reloading 9mm luger and casting bullets in general. The bullets barely passed thru the barrel and the charge failed to cycle the action. Set your sights on pistol reloading data hodgdon reloading. The manuals i have list 124gr lead round nose at 4. Use 9mm luger load info and 9mm boolitsnot 9mm makarov. Reloading the 9 mm luger wc wadcutter, swc semiwadcutter, hp hollow point, rn round nose, fmc full metal case, fmj full metal jacket jhp jacketed hollow point and if gc indicated, means gas check at bottom of lead bullet loads for 9 mm luger. I am using win 231, and it gives a minimum load of 4. I am at present loading 5 gr bbi coated and am at the bottom end of hodgdon gr loads.
Been saving the brass since i started just in case i ended up needing it. Exceeding published load data simply for braggin rights is a fools venture in my book. Perhaps we misread the bullet and it was perhaps a jrn. I wondered if a person could improve the performance of the 9mm by using slower powders in compressed loads to take advantage of the longer 16 barrel. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Case dimensions are also included along with the type of gun used. Help need for 9mm short reloading data 100gr cmj s121 measures consistently in a powder measure, even in very small charges, like a 9mms needs. Loading 9mm for 995 carbine with slow powder results in. Adi reloading data 3040 krag when using the adi load data.
The book also lists a 198 grain bullet and a maximum load of 46 grains imr3031. Only problem is none if my load manual list this style of bullet. Vihtavuori offers reloading data for nearly a hundred different handgun and rifle calibers, with numerous bullet options for all kinds of shooting disciplines and. Approach max load recommendations with caution and pull one out of every hundred to. I have been reading reloading data for some time and i am ready to load some 9mm shells. Ive got some blue bullets and win 231 im trying to marry. In this video ill share with you some of the techniques and places i like to go to get load data recipes for reloading. That is why you wont find the data you are seeking. I spent quite a few years learning the tricks of reloading in order to get the most accuracy from a revolver. These handgun bullets are reliable and have established themselves as great options for target shooting.
The complete reloading manual for the 9mm luger plastic comb january 1, 2000. It is a straightwalled, slightly tapered case, which headspaces off of the case mouth. Suitable for just about every type of shooting sport, they are available in calibers from. The lyman manual lists a 200 grain bullet, with a starting weight of 37 grains of imr 3031 and a maximum of 41 grains. Both mp200 and ms200 are suitable powders, but measure inconsistently due to the small powder measure cavities and the large powder granules flakes. For that matter, i am at the bottom end of lyman 125 gr loads. Ive found nonreloadable aluminum cased blazer ammo for even cheaper online.
Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. It wasnt until i began playing with a 9mm colt combat. Get the most performance from federal components by using our carefully developed, highperformance reloading data. Using somchems data manual and s121 powder we thoiught we had rn copper plated bullets and loaded between 3. The rubber mallet would need to be purchased seperately. Using this seating and crimping technique will help ensure proper headspacing. This load data is from the first round of testing and is still experimental, use at your own risk. They all shot well with an average velocity of 1050. Using bullets from jacketed, xtp, lead, copper plated. On the surface, it seemed to be overpriced, but, upon reading all the info within, it has many more points of interest and a great deal of info that ive not seen in other publications. The hornady 9th edition handbook of cartridge reloading is a manual that contains usual reloading information plus some reloading tips. General comments bullet diameter is the same as the 9mm luger and one can use luger bullets for reloading. Water rem 1 12 9mm luger 124 grain sporting h and gun pistol 0.
When loading for this cartridge, bell the case mouth just enough to reliably guide the bullet into position and then secure the bullet with a taper crimp. I cant even find 8mm lebel loadiong data except for some old info out of phillip sharpes book from the 1950s. Powders include vectan, vectan, hodgdon, accurate, vihtavuori, alliant, winchester, imr. Rainer says to use cast bullet load data for thesefine. The most complete reloading data available for hodgdon powders, imr powders, and winchester powders. It coud not find any data for 119 grain lead bullets. Like most pistol cartridges, the 9mm headspaces on the case mouth. So if there is a comparable weight range bullet for 7. I have looked in lees reloading manual and its not showing any load data for the 124 grain lead bullets, just 125 grain jacketed. Better than my hornady book with regards to ammo requirements.
Case head expansion is unique to each gun and should be tracked when working up max loads. The bullets have been lubed with lla lube and sized then lubed again to. Been interested in reloading for a little while, read a book or two, and im wondering if its worth the jump in my case. Lyman prides itself by offering load data using the widest selection of bullets, primers.