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I am starting this new thread because I use mixed range brass.
My decision to get AR type carbine was due to availability issue and higher cost of 22LR ammunition during 2008-2016 as I had plenty of 9mm reloading components and could reload at almost comparable cost. Since I did plinking with 22LR at 25-50 yards, I figured 9mm carbine would be suitable for that task and be good training platform for family/friends using AR rifles.
In the "Pistol loads = What causes flyers other than the shooter?" thread, it was determined the use of mixed range brass was a major contributor of flyers. While I worked to identify very accurate bullet/powder/charge combinations in the "PISTOL - Advanced Reloading Concepts and Discussions" thread, shooter factor practically limited range testing to 25 yards so no objective iron sight 50 yard testing for this shooter wearing progressive glasses.
So I figured I would do 25-50-100 yard testing with carbines using scopes and purchased 17" Just Right carbine with modular magwell that allowed caliber changes to 9mm, 40S&W and 45ACP. Testing will also include 16" PSA 9mm carbine.
Unlike other Handloading & Reloading threads, goal of this thread is not to attain the smallest shot groups using premium components and new/once-fired/headstamp sorted brass but to chronicle the development of various 9/40/45 caliber loads suitable for plinking using lower cost yet accurate bullets and powders.
So if you reload with mixed range brass and plated bullets for lower cost range practice/plinking loads, enjoy the discussion.
My decision to get AR type carbine was due to availability issue and higher cost of 22LR ammunition during 2008-2016 as I had plenty of 9mm reloading components and could reload at almost comparable cost. Since I did plinking with 22LR at 25-50 yards, I figured 9mm carbine would be suitable for that task and be good training platform for family/friends using AR rifles.
In the "Pistol loads = What causes flyers other than the shooter?" thread, it was determined the use of mixed range brass was a major contributor of flyers. While I worked to identify very accurate bullet/powder/charge combinations in the "PISTOL - Advanced Reloading Concepts and Discussions" thread, shooter factor practically limited range testing to 25 yards so no objective iron sight 50 yard testing for this shooter wearing progressive glasses.
So I figured I would do 25-50-100 yard testing with carbines using scopes and purchased 17" Just Right carbine with modular magwell that allowed caliber changes to 9mm, 40S&W and 45ACP. Testing will also include 16" PSA 9mm carbine.
Unlike other Handloading & Reloading threads, goal of this thread is not to attain the smallest shot groups using premium components and new/once-fired/headstamp sorted brass but to chronicle the development of various 9/40/45 caliber loads suitable for plinking using lower cost yet accurate bullets and powders.
So if you reload with mixed range brass and plated bullets for lower cost range practice/plinking loads, enjoy the discussion.