[xd9]

I just got a lee breech lock challenger kit and have resized, deprimed and cut to length about 300 cases. I just bought 2k small pistol mangnum primers. I have read that magnum primers are ok to use, just use near min. loads. what would be a good powder and load to use for 9mm in this case. just a little nervous and would appreciate any advice given. I am sooting a XD 9mm

[Nate1778]

Do you have a bullet in mind?

[xd9]

yes sorry i forgot that part i purchased 300 hornady 115 gr. fmj from bass pro shop

[Walkalong]

N330, WSF, AA #5, HS-6, N340, or Unique, will all do well in 9mm for close to or full loads, and N320 or 700X for light loads with the 115 gr bullets. Stop .1 or .2 Grs from max when using small pistol mag primers. Start lower of course.

[Nate1778]

Do you have a manual? You need load data, you have a bullet, you have a case, and now need powder. Find a powder in the manual that is available to you locally and load it at its minimum, maybe even 10% below minimum due to the primers your using. I like "Red Dot" in my 9, although I am using a plated bullet I am able to push it to 4.3 grains. really though you need to find a powder that is available to you and is listed in tested load data. This site has a bunch of powders listed that are used to give you an idea. Mind you these are NOT tested load data, but data posted by others on the web.

http://www.handloads.org/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=9%20mm&Weight=115&type=Handgun&Order=Powder&Source=

To answer your question though, I have tried 4 powders in my 9 and settled with "Red Dot", a close 2nd was HP38 but the muzzle flash was pretty bright. Accurate though. Unique didn't perform well in my gun, and A#7 burned to slow, too many fireflies out the end of the barrel. It was fairly accurate though as well.

[xd9]

i just orded the abc's of reloading last night. the lee 4 die set had a few tested powders and loads but i wanted someting else to compare them to thats why i got the book. thank you guys i appreciate the info i have a few more thnigs to get before i actually load but when i do i will post my loads and powder and results thank you again and any one else with info or advice please post.

[gearheadpyro]

The abc's of reloading is not a reloading manual. It is a very good book detailing how to reload, but not what to reload. You have hornady bullets so I would advise purchasing a Hornady Reloading Manual (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PD6SGW?ie=UTF8&tag=accushoosite-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000PD6SGW). It is very nice, and what I use.

[oneounceload]

You can also find loading data on line at the various powder maker sites. You still NEED to get manuals - preferably several - to ensure your loads are safe

[benzy2]

I like to pick up the individual caliber manuals. These give you load data from many powder manufacturers as well as many bullet manufacturers. After looking through them its amazing how different each manufacturer claims the proper pressures to be with each powder/bullet combo. I think it is better to have multiple sources to get a few points of view rather than one single load data manual. I'm not sure how hornady lists their data or if its a collection from multiple sources but the more the better. Double check and triple check a load before making them.