Going to give RMR 9mm bullets a try

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• For plinking, W231 is your best bet. If you need to go faster than ~1050fps, then use the BE-86.

• The RMR 124gr JHP is a blunt ogive bullet and will need to be loaded at an OAL near 1.060" in most CZ pistols. But they feed and shoot just fine.

• In August 2020, RMR is delivering most orders in about 2 weeks from order placement.
 
Actually, I just finished working up loads with that very same bullet... albiet for my short-barreled Kahr pistols.

You are correct... Unique will work well between 9mm and the .41MAG, but I also agree that Unique's... uh... unique metering characteristics... can get a little edgy at max load in 9mm. Much of it has to do with your powder drop, however... my old Hornady drop is seasoned enough where I get pretty good drops with small charges of Unique, and I'm OK with dropping Unique for the 9mm with it, now.

Other powders I worked with... and understand, I was looking for a powder that would work with the shorter barrel... include BE-86, W244, and SportPistol. I have also used TiteGroup, a powder which I don't like, but giving the devil it's due, works pretty well in the 9mm. Given your search for a powder that would work well with 9mm and mid-range .41MAG loads... I would have to recommend BE-86 of the ones I've tried. With the caveat that I like Unique better, BE-86 certainly meters better.

The Dark Horse candidate for the 9mm only was W244. I really liked how it performed, and it gave excellent accuracy, but at max book charge it gave roughly 5% less velocity than other powders. I suspect fiddling with bullet seat depth might help that, which I also found in 200grn .45ACP loads with it as well.
 
Wow, Glad to see your back. I was worrying something happened to you.

Anyways, I have all three also and my preferred is 124 gr MPRs. 5.5 -5.6 gr of BE-86 is a really accurate load out of my 9mms @ 1.080 Coal.
The jury is still out on my favorite though,...

Still kicking, TT. Thanks for the shoutout. Your comment about “the jury is still out on my favorite...” made me think about a load Walkalong found in the VihtaVuori charts a few years back. It was the best 9MM round I’ve used that performed exceptionally well in all of my firearms. I gave it a nickname ~ Little Lasers.
 
Just started reloading for 9mm due to the crazy prices of ammo (being in California definitely does not help).

Been using Xtreme 115 RN and Hornady 115 HAP bullets and its working nicely.

Was recommended to give RMR a look and the price and reviews are really decent. Can't seem to get a definitive answer as to which is more accurate (as they all seem to be about the same). Wondering if anyone has any preference as to 124 gr HP, RN or MW in terms of accuracy? Will be shooting at paper and not using as any kind of self defense round.

Any information and input will be greatly appreciated!
 
When dealing with RMR, be prepared to be very happy.
Jake provides great customer service; he'll include his business cards in your box and on the back side you can write your load data for your ammo box; nice little touch. I have bought and use their RN and HP; have even bought some "factory seconds" ( couldn't see anything wrong with them). Them and Everglades are both good companies for great customer service.
 
My 3000 matchwinners came in two weeks, I was really surprised. I think it depends on what he is making at the time and how good your timing is when you order.
I got really lucky I think.

You may very well be right. I had ordered 1,000 124 gr on 7/1. Got it exactly six weeks later.
 
I placed an order on August 9th with RMR (9mm 115 Gr. Full Metal Jacket Round Nose Bullets (Brass Jackets) *NEW*), just received the box yesterday. But now I see it says "expect 8 weeks to ship". Yikes! I placed the order when they were in stock, which I am guessing is the reason I already received them.

I am new to reloading, haven't begun yet but I have all the equipment (Dillon xl750 w/ case feeder). Does everyone like RMR 115 FMJ or 124 FMJ or 147?

Trying to figure out what to order but having a difficult time finding data with all the components I have. Where is there good load data for RMR bullets (CCI SPP, HP38 - HS-6 - PP or Unique, with mixed brass, mostly once fired). Willing to use other powders as I can find most stuff locally. Primers, not so much!!
 
I try and maintain at least 5k each of the 124 mw's and jhp's.

Both have a special place in my materials shelf. My hopes are I can use my current stick to get through slimmer times like now and buy deep again with the 3k order discount
 
Wondering if anyone has any preference as to 124 gr HP, RN or MW in terms of accuracy?
Of the three, I've found the MatchWinners to be the most consistent in accuracy when loading with WW 231, WST, N320, E3 and Sport Pistol. If I were to go to a hotter powder, like Titegroup, I'd likely go with the HP for to the enclosed base
 
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Of the three, I've found the MatchWinners to be the most consistent in accuracy when loading with WW 231, WST, N320, E3 and Sport Pistol. If I were to go to a hotter powder, like Titegroup, I'd likely go with the HP for the enclosed base

Thanks for the input!
 
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Was recommended to give RMR a look and the price and reviews are really decent. Can't seem to get a definitive answer as to which is more accurate (as they all seem to be about the same). Wondering if anyone has any preference as to 124 gr HP, RN or MW in terms of accuracy?

I don't think there is a definitive answer. Different guns and different loads will produce different results.

I've shot one load (N105, 10.0 gr) with all four RMR bullets (124 RN, 124 FP MW, 124 JHP, 124 MPR JHP) in a 38 Super. The 25 yard groups with the flat nose bullets were under 2.0", and were just over 2.0" with the round nose bullets. But the differences were small, like 0.66" between the smallest and largest groups. There were 25 shots in one group with each load. The gun was in a Ransom Rest. Velocity was around 1400 fps, in case anyone is interested.

In general, flat nose bullets, which included hollow point bullets, tend to shoot a little more accurately than round nose bullets. But that is a generalization and it depends on the bullets and loads used.
 
I've shot one load (N105, 10.0 gr) with all four RMR bullets (124 RN, 124 FP MW, 124 JHP, 124 MPR JHP) in a 38 Super
This is a sweet load, I tried it on @fxvr5 advice and it is top notch. My well worn/high mileage 5" 1911 gave an Avg 1345 FPS with it using the RMR 124 Gr MW @ 1.275 to 1.280 OAL on a 97 degree day @ 36% RH. Low ES/SD numbers and excellent accuracy.

One of these days I am going to set up my old Caldwell Hammr rest at my new shooting spot. I have inserts for 1911s & S&W revolvers.

I am also rigging up a pistol rest to use out of a "slingshot" front rest. Top bag is back ordered. I have suitable flat bags for the bottom hand rest.
 

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I've also shot RMR's 115, 135 and 147 MWs (one load only so far) in the 38 Super with excellent accuracy. They are very nice bullets.
 
RMR SHIPPING UPDATE: I called RMR today to adjust an order recently placed. During the conversation, I was told they are caught up to July 31 orders. Orders placed a week ago should be sent out in the next 3-4 weeks-ISH based on what was said. My order and the discussion was regarding 9 mike mike flat point MW. So not sure if this also pertains to other calibers and weight/grain. Just thought I would share. Glad it won't take until November to get them, which is 8 weeks (the estimated time on the website) away already.

9-4-2020 - Reading other posts, it sounds like I was told about the 9mm 124 MW bullets being caught up to the end of July. I learned I shouldn't post stuff like I did above because there are always caveats to most things...
 
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