9mm load check needed!

[kgpcr]

I loaded a dozen 9mm with 5.6grns of BE-86 and a Berry's 115grn flat point bullet. they have a COAL of 1.030. How is my COAL?

 

[Walkalong]

A bit short IMHO, but probably OK. What charge weight did you start at?

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Why did you choose that OAL? It sounds short to me too?

I usually load the cartridge as long as possible within SAAMI limits to where the rounds will reliably load in my pistol. Let your barrel be your guide, especially when developing a new load.

 

[ray15]

You shouldn't have to load that bullet any shorter than 1.06", with most pistols accommodating a bit longer. Alliant load data indicates starting charge in the range of 5.5-5.6gr, so you're reasonable there, but seating the bullet as deeply as you have will increase pressures into more of a mid-range load.

 

[Walkalong]

but seating the bullet as deeply as you have will increase pressures into more of a mid-range load.

At least.

 

[LiveLife]

Berry's Bullets C.O.L. pdf suggests 1.060" for 115 gr FP - https://www.berrysmfg.com/pub/files/BulletCOL.pdf