Since I'm loading Rainier Ballistics plated 115gr RN bullets (which they recommend loading to 10% under recommended standard metal jacketed bullets) I am starting my testing with 6.0 grains of Power Pistol.
Am I playing with fire??
It seems I'm also over crimping a bit (0.007" indent into the bullet after pulled) which increases the worry that I'm turning out little hand grenades rather than good reloads - tomorrow I hit the range for the first time with my 9mm loads.
D. Manley said:I suspect 6.0 grains PP *could* actually prove a good load with the 115 plated bullet...I've shot that bullet at this level with no problem. That said, the caveat here is that you cannot over-crimp them and retain accuracy and it sounds like you might be. I'd recomment seating them 1.14 or longer with your load and reducing the crimp to only remove the bell (flaring) of the case. This will likely be ..3765/3775.
Kel-Tec PF9 3.1" barrel
1) 124 gr FN Honady bullets and 10 gr Power Pistol. 1336 fps.
2)100 gr Hirtenberger +P+ 1275 fps
I guess I'm mystified why any one would want to load high pressure rounds for any pistol caliber. I only use handloads in a pistol for practice, and I don't see any reason to beat up gun or shooter for practice.