NoirFan
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Hi all, I recently got some discount pulled 9mm 124gr FMJ from American Reloading, despite not owning a 9mm pistol. The idea was to put together some cheap plinking loads for my revolvers. I've never done this before so I'd appreciate a gut check on my process.
I've got HS6 and H110 on hand, and from flipping through my manuals it seems like HS-6 is the right way to go. The closest load data in Lyman #50 is for the 125gr JHP, showing a spread of 5.6 to 7.4 grains. Am I right in assuming that the slightly undersize 9mm bullet will generate less pressure, therefore requiring a slightly higher powder charge? Also I usually use a mag primer with HS6, am I OK to do so here?
For seating and crimping: there is a faint crimp groove on these bullets from their past lives as 9mm loads. I'm just going to seat to this depth and put a slight roll crimp into this groove. Any potential issue with that?
I'm open to any other loads you guys have found to be good performers with this bullet as well. Thanks in advance!
I've got HS6 and H110 on hand, and from flipping through my manuals it seems like HS-6 is the right way to go. The closest load data in Lyman #50 is for the 125gr JHP, showing a spread of 5.6 to 7.4 grains. Am I right in assuming that the slightly undersize 9mm bullet will generate less pressure, therefore requiring a slightly higher powder charge? Also I usually use a mag primer with HS6, am I OK to do so here?
For seating and crimping: there is a faint crimp groove on these bullets from their past lives as 9mm loads. I'm just going to seat to this depth and put a slight roll crimp into this groove. Any potential issue with that?
I'm open to any other loads you guys have found to be good performers with this bullet as well. Thanks in advance!