Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. All of these reloading propellants are appropriate for the united states reloading market. That is why you wont find the data you are seeking. They have been making copper and brass bullets for some years and have a good reputation. A good personal selection of reloading data logs, manuals, and books can answer all of your reloading questions.
But i cant look up any data in the pistol and revolver book at the moment, as it is out on loan to a friend. Vihtavuoris load data for the 9x21, which can be used for the 9 mm luger, shows a maximum load with 3n38 and 115grain bullets that make major power factor. Data gathered from a largest selection of reloading components. There is book data that will make major powerfactor, so it doesnt always have to be off the chart loads to get there. It is a straightwalled, slightly tapered case, which headspaces off of the case mouth. Dunno if im not looking hard enough, but anyone have any suggestions on load data. Winchester 231 is a ball powder, one of the most popular handgun propellants in history. Seems like a lot of misinformation, major 9 is just 9mm ammunition that meets or exceeds 165 powerfactor. That is again imho if the 9x19 as loaded to pressures way too high fits a.
Ok here goes i purchased some rainer 115 rn for my 9mm. The complete reloading manual for the 9mm luger various on. Perhaps dangerously so, for a high pressure round like the 9mm. The sierra manual lists several powders that produce high velocities. Fn, that i would load up some 9mm luger rounds with said bullet. Do not load over max book for pressure as it can be unsafe.
There is hardly any data available for less than 115 grain bullets, and that is the weakness. Its the cheapest and most available powder for 9mm in my area. Unlike hodgdon, alliant powder provides reloading data for revolvers, but also only provides reloading data for centerfire rifle and handgun loads. I have only loaded 124 grain in minor, but after building up my gun im now in open with uspsa and would want to shoot in major as well. The front of our reloaders book offers a unique set of index reference pages that are packed full of general information and reference material that you will find helpful when you are at the reloading bench.
I found loading data for rainier bullets from a post on here. This is not recommended for semi, pump and lever action guns. In the lyman book there is no specific data for the 115 rn only the 115 jhp. The rubber mallet would need to be purchased seperately. Lots of load data out there for 9 major using hs6, thing called search. Berrys has in stock plated 9mm 124gr rn bullets that im looking at getting. We took guesses and worked up for loads below 115 grain bullets to learn about it. I am pushing a 124gr heavy plated bullet at a speed of 66fps. As a beginner reloader, im looking for titegroup load data for 9mm for 115 grains fmj. Find out how to reload for competition with this guide for power factor and recoil.
The information displayed on this site, including ballistic data, was derived from tightly controlled laboratory conditions. Wellam having a tough time finding any reloading data for 158 gr. The next reloading data tool on our list is vihtavuoris reloading data guide. The top performing powders that will reach 1450 fps with 115 grain. I cant seem to find anything for load data for major power factor.
Most manuals stop at 147 grains, though hodgdon and vihtavuori have data for 150 grain bullets. Vihtavuori offers reloading data for nearly a hundred different handgun and rifle calibers, with numerous bullet options for all kinds of shooting disciplines and needs. Loading 9 major is challenging because there are few sources for pressure tested load data that meet the power factor requirements. Only problem is that turns out to be a very compressed powder load and i cant get the bullets to stay seated at 1. I am getting my reloading station set up gather necessary tools etc.
Reloading heavy bullets in 9mm luger shooting times. The reloading book i have doesnt have anything close. The load that i have finally settled on that chronos 1493avg. For example, it claims to push a 124 grain bullet to 1501 fps in a 5. The creation of the laser cast reloading manual proved to be no triv.
There are just a couple new loads, but common stuff like the 9mm has fewer. First understand that 9 major is not in any load book, further while i shoot it all the time 2k rds a month, no one will tell you that it is safe. Star fmj loaded in once fired fc cases using federal small rifle primers and 8. Loaded up a ladder of clean shot with 125gr 9mm fmjs over 44. It is ideally suited to 38 special, 45 auto, and 9mm standard loads. Even know most 9 major loads are beyond the max book loads, its a. Check out the lyman cast bullet handbook, and the lyman pistol and revolver handbook is good also. The rounds favored for this kind of competing are mostly, or i should say, vastly 124125 grain bullets. Consistency, clean burning, low flash, and a broad range of applications make this powder a choice for any handgun cartridge loader. I will be loading 9mm minor for production class to start this was a suggestion i read on here too as i build my 9mm open gun to shoot 9mm major. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Compiled from the most recent data available from all of the major powder and bullet manufacturers. Any guys familiar with the 9mm major, being pushed by.
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. Not necessarily because i thought 231 excelled in 9mm, but because i had plenty from using it in other calibers. Autocomp load data the best reloading manual online. Mostly but of course imho the key point about 9mm major is that there is little benefit except for lost brass matches in some part because again imho the 9mm major is loaded to fit a full length 1911 magazine same as the. Below loads are from my load book and crono tested, using spp and once fired brass. Shooters world is in the process of developing reloading data to the saamiansi standards. Checking just now because i have the newest data book handy, i see winchester shows that 4. I dont load much 9mm, but when i do i use titegroup and watch the charges really close. Please note, the classic lee loader neck sizes only. Any powder thats going to be really economical is probably also going to be easy to double charge.
This data will be published to the shooters world website, as it is generated and proofed in saami test barrels, and compared against saami reference ammunition. Loadbooks sells dedicated caliber manuals that are basically just photocopies of all the major manuals for those specific rounds, and their site shows they have a fairly new one for. See more ideas about reloading data, reloading ammo and guns and ammo. One can make major powder factor pf using a variety of powders. Reloading 9mm using wst powder discussion in reloading started by pbratton, may 16.
The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. The 9mm operates at 35,000psi with maximum loads already. The current lyman manual 49th edition does not have load data for anything heavier than 147 grains, but older manuals do. Annual reloading manual is a softcover magazinestyle reloading book that is updated yearly and contains a few articles on. This book will be offered in standard size and 80 weight paper only. Shooters select different powderbullet combinations for many different reasons. Midsouth offers a good selection of reference books for reloading nearly any type of ammunition. This book will be offered in standard size, 80 weight paper, and black binder. We offer books from all of the major bullet manufacturers as well as references for revolver, rifle and shotgun loads. Therefore, youll want to be very careful about trimming the brass to proper length and leaving a good, square case mouth. It can do 65 grain to 147 grain and match almost any other powder in terms of velocity.
Im having a hard time finding load data, and the lyman book doesnt have it. Go to the benos forum and click reloading 9mm and look for the word major in the thread title. Which reloading manual for 9mm springfield xd forum. This is pretty easy since the load data for true blue and silhouette are very. Earlier in this article i mentioned the velocity of my 147 grain being 1125 fps from my sr9. I would not be asking save only that i have worked up to the max.
However hodgdens official website only has data for lrn lead round nose and. Lee loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 9mm luger except a rubber mallet. Ill be firing it through either the glock 19 or 43. I run 9mm major in my open gun, which is a glock 34 with a kkm barrel and a 4 port compensator. For example, in some divisions of uspsa competition, in order for pistol ammunition to qualify for major, it must be at least. The lyman 44th edition has data for bullseye, red dot, unique and herco for 158 grain cast lead bullets.