New member, long time THR observer here. A little history: I've been reloading 30-06 and 44 mag for more than 20 yrs on my Rock Chucker but just started 9mm less than a year ago. I've been trying to work up an accurate load for my LC9S and Security 9's that my wife and I have. I've read wonderful things on this forum about RMR JHP 124gr and Power Pistol and I have these bullets and powder on hand. I'm really struggling to find what my guns like. Other bullet/powder combos seems to perform better for me.
Now my question: I've read on this forum some of you folks will work up your loads to some point and then start playing with the OAL. Some claim it really brings things together. I look at my Hornady 11 and Lyman 50 and they're OAL is 1.060 at max 5.6- 5.7 gr PP. My Speer 13 lists max 6.4 PP and OAL of 1.120. I've read PP likes to be run toward max
How much can I vary the OAL with given charge?
I'm sure small changes are the rule, but what is considered "small"?
Now my question: I've read on this forum some of you folks will work up your loads to some point and then start playing with the OAL. Some claim it really brings things together. I look at my Hornady 11 and Lyman 50 and they're OAL is 1.060 at max 5.6- 5.7 gr PP. My Speer 13 lists max 6.4 PP and OAL of 1.120. I've read PP likes to be run toward max
How much can I vary the OAL with given charge?
I'm sure small changes are the rule, but what is considered "small"?