OK, just to get this solidified in my head. I'm looking at the Lee Second Edition reloading data for the 9mm.
The picture of the cartridge, with dimensions, show the maximum dimensions for the cartridge So, the max OAL for the 9mm is 1.169. From the book, "This insures it will fit any standard chamber". page 711
Now, the load data tables gives Min OAL based on bullet type and powder used.
There can be a tremendous difference in the two values, in reloading terms.
So, determining optimum OAL would have to be a trial and error event. So, asking for suggests wouldn't be out of the realm of a time saving question, would it?
Lee states that the best accuracy is usually obtained with bullets seated at the MAX OAL and Factory Crimped. pg 714
So, what length would one start at, the max or the min?
I know it depends, but something has to stay constant while trying to figure out best load. I'm am not trying to figure out the HOTEST load that I can shoot. I want accuracy over max velocity.
The picture of the cartridge, with dimensions, show the maximum dimensions for the cartridge So, the max OAL for the 9mm is 1.169. From the book, "This insures it will fit any standard chamber". page 711
Now, the load data tables gives Min OAL based on bullet type and powder used.
There can be a tremendous difference in the two values, in reloading terms.
So, determining optimum OAL would have to be a trial and error event. So, asking for suggests wouldn't be out of the realm of a time saving question, would it?
Lee states that the best accuracy is usually obtained with bullets seated at the MAX OAL and Factory Crimped. pg 714
So, what length would one start at, the max or the min?
I know it depends, but something has to stay constant while trying to figure out best load. I'm am not trying to figure out the HOTEST load that I can shoot. I want accuracy over max velocity.