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My Speer manual says 4.0 to 4.4. Lyman pistol and revolver says 3.1 to 4.5 with the 4.5 being "potentially most accurate load". at 1.090 OAL

I use Hodgdon PB. 4.4 grains with a 125gr xtreme plated and magnum primer. Felt recoil is almost non-existent and don't have unburned powder. They keep my stainless revolver cleaner than some other powders.

I have a bunch of 9mm "carbine only" rounds with black tips. They pass the magnet test so I don't think they are AP. Action arms imported them from IMI years ago when they were selling Uzi's, etc. Brand name on the box is "Eagle". I have fired them from my Uzi carbine and they are "hot" rounds...

I don't load any lead but with a plated 125gr bullet I use 4.4gr of Hodgedon PB. I use a magnum primer and powder location is not a problem. They burn clean and felt recoil is almost non existent. UL

I use "light loads" in my S&W M&P 5". 115gr RN plated, 4.5gr of SR7625 at a COAL of 1.10. Pleasant to fire, burn clean and accurate.

Thanks Horseman1, that thread was very informative.

The sharpie mark is a good idea. On 223,s I am sure I could feel if it was too easy. Especially the swaged one's that are usually a little tight.

Never used ramshot but do a lot of 9mm. As long as your load is within range (under max), give it a try and see how it performs. I do differ the loads for my Uzi carbine and my handguns. The Uzi is built like a tank and I have used the IMI "carbine only" rounds. They are hot little rounds I...

I've seen several posts that mention "loose primer pockets". In my decades of reloading I have not encountered this. I use an old single stage as my priming station so I don't get as much "feel" of resistance such as with a hand primer. So what actually constitutes a loose pocket? Most of the...

I prefer to tap test. That is taping the bullet (about as hard as I can with one hand) on soft wood. Of course this doesn,t include soft points. I have never had a problem with pistol cases. Have had problems with 7.62x39 due to the violent action, especially with xtreme bullets which are short...

I use them all the time in 38 spcl "lite" loads with PB and SR7625 for a much cleaner burn.

I use rc's method with some variations. I charge 10 cases at a time, weighing every fifth charge. I call the measured charge my "golden bullet" and it always goes at the top of the row of five in the tray. Then the pen light check. Then I place a bullet in one case and hold it as I move it to...

If it's only 10 rounds, and they will cycle your gun. I'd shoot em!

But sometimes the new loads aren't as good and they cost more!~!! I do agree it is fun to work up new loads though;)

Thanks gentlemen. Something I haven't seen so wanted to check. Been loading since Bill Clinton first threatened a 200% ammo tax. No matter how long you do this, there is always something new and different!

I have just loaded some S&W 40 using x-treme 165gr plated RNFP using 5.4grns of PB. Nice, clean burning medium load. Have fun...........

Hey All, I have a three die set of RCBS TC 40 S&W/10mm auto dies. I have had them a long time. I don't load 40 S&W too often because I don't have one anymore. I load for friends. I was just working on some x-treme 165gr RNFP loads. I noticed that the seater plug was leaving a slight...

I've used the universal clays for light 9mm loads. This should work fine for a 38 spcl, 125gr FP. Right now I am using PB for light 38 sp loads with a 550 primer.

I have had good success with the 4227 in both 38spcl and 357mag. I don't load to super hot most of the time. But that is a nice clean burning powder.