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Thanks, ArchAngel. It seems that Hornady is always much more conservative than Hodgdon. I just spoke with Berry's and they said the data for the 124 gr TP (Berry's Bullet Hollow Base Rnd Nose Thick Plate) will work great for the plain plated 124. I asked and am waiting for a reply if that would...

Can anyone tell me where to find load data for WIN 572? I want to load 9mm with 124 gr XTP and Berry's plated RN. I called Hodgdon. Always nice people. But the data he sent me did not include XTP or Berry's RN. When I called again he said I would be OK using HAP data. I looked into that, and I...

Anyone have a load for 124g 9mm JHP (like XTP) that will do 1200 fps out of an SR9C? The barrel is only a little over 3". How much does that reduce the velocity below what the books say for a standard 4" barrel? Would a faster burning powder get the velocity up faster to accomodate for the...

I have inherited about 400 SPEER 250gr LSWC bullets. I cannot find any data for the 250gr bullet. I have 700X and W231 powder, if anyone has specifics for those, but what I need the most is cartridge length. Does anyone have any data for me on these? Thanks very much.

rskent- No doesn't drag normally. ArchangelCD- Hodgdon gives data for the FMH FP but not for the XTP. 918v said the XTP is a longer round that's why I asked for the length of the FMH FP. (I can't find it anywhere.) So I guess I'll try 1.210 and see how it feeds. I was having trouble...

What is the length of the the FMJ FP that you mention?

Hmmm.. the OAL was given to me specifically for the bullet, though I don't remember now who gave it to me. I've been using 4.9gr of 700x. How much should I reduce it if I reduce the OAL from 1.232 to 1.212? Thanks again for the help.

Ah yes... the magic marker came through for me. That is to say, I can see what the problem is.... but what do I do? The ogive is contacting the barrel before the case rim seats. My OAL is 1.232". Recommended is 1.230 to 1.235. I have to push the bullet down to 1.212 before I hear the "clink" and...

It's a Remington 1911. I'm new to reloading.. only been doing it about a year. 45, 9mm, and 380 so far. This is the first time I noticed that sometimes the cartridge is "sticky" in the chamber, i.e., after the round is chambered if I try to pull back the slide it doesn't want to come easily. It...

sport45- I'm not sure I understand your question. But if you're saying that it takes less powder in the 9 to do the same thing in the 3, then, yes, that appears to be correct. In the example I used above I arbitrarily chose IMR SR4756 as the powder. The 9 requires 4.2 gr to go 972 fps (24,400...

Why does it take 24,400 psi to push a 9mm, 125 gr bullet to 972 fps while it only takes 13,300 psi to push a 38 spl, 125 gr bullet to 974? This difference in pressure required for a given velocity is apparent regardless of bullet type/weight and powder used. Question 2: What could I have...

Specifically, this is regarding 45 ACP in a Remington M1911. Am I correct in thinking that I can increase pressure by either decreasing OAL OR increasing weight of powder? The OAL is good as long as the cartridge will chamber correctly, right? So if I need to increase pressure I can leave the...

Here are the results comparing 4 yds and 7 yds. (Disregard the hit out to the left at 4 yds.) The 4 yds hits are on the right plate. The plates are 7" in diameter. So does this indicate a problem with my grip or something else? Thanks again for any and all input.

So if I shoot at 10 feet and I'm still hitting high, is my problem grip or load?

RandyP - Yes. M1911 A1. Father-in-law purchased it from NRA in about 1973 I think. Shooting at a 7" paper plate. I set the bullseye (a cross in the center of the plate) just on top of the front sight. This results in the high point of impact. If I aim at the "6 o'clock" on the plate (which would...

I inherited a .45 auto and reloading equipment. I'm having a lot of fun with it, but, of course, need some help. I have found this forum VERY informative. So . . . some more newby questions: 1 - can I just wipe cases before reloading or is tumbling preferred? (I'm just loading a few rounds at a...