9mm 115 grains FMJ data

[kestak]

Greetings,

1 - I checked in the Accurate manual and I do not see any data for the 115 grain 9mm FMJ, but there is data for the JHP. The manual says 4.7 to 5.2 grains of #2. What load are you using with that powder?

2 - For Unique powder, the manual says 4.9 to 5.5. What load are you using with that powder?

Thank you

 

[Walkalong]

Of the Accurate powders I don't use AA #2 for 9MM, I use AA #5. I think it is better suited to the 9MM than AA #2.

 

[greg531mi]

Try the AA#7, the best powder for 9mm I found.....got to kick it up to near max, but it shoots great....

 

[armoredman]

I have used AA#2,5, and 7 for 9mm, with decent results, but #7 works the best. I use Remington 115gr JHP bulk for most reloads, but will be trying a Lee cast 124 LRN, Lee Liquid Alox lubed soon.
Sen me a PM to remind me, if you want, and I'll look through my reloading data at home tomorrow, (at work right now), and let you know what worked in that bullet weight/style/powder in my CZ pistols. All data provided for academic purposes, of course.

 

[Sunray]

1. Load for the bullet weight and a jacketed or cast bullet. A JHP is jacketed. The same data can be used for an FMJ.
2. You have to work up the load. No two firearms will shoot the same ammo the same way. A load that shoots well out of my pistol may or may not out of yours. There ain't no free lunch.

 

[armoredman]

I have two loads listed in my data for 115gr FMJ and AA#2. Both were loaded with 4.2 grains, and apparently were listed by me as "OK", no further data. The best listed with this powder is the 115gr JHP, with 5.2 listed as an excellent load. The FMJ bullets were a gift - I usually don't use them. Load was right according to the OLD data for AA#2. They changed the formula for AA#2 about 2 years ago, so do not use any data more than 2 years old.

 

[kestak]

Thank you very much guys!