newbie to reloading (and forum), Need help 9mm

[TonyAngel]

Not trying to throw a monkey wrench into the good vibes going on here, but just wanted to caution you. Take caution with charging the cases with powder and always do a visual inspection for powder level before seating the bullet.

If you're using Bullseye right now, that's good. It is a fast powder that has a relatively low density, meaning that a charge that will provide a good velocity will fill the case a good bit. If/when you try loading with a slower powder that has a higher density, it may not fill the case much at all and the danger of a double charge is real. All it takes is a distracted moment and an inadvertent extra pull of the handle while charging to do it.

Welcome to the forum, good luck and have fun.

BTW, lots of guys here, myself included, are fans of the lead bullets from Missouri Bullet Company. Good projectiles at a good price with great service.

 

[qajaq59]

Not trying to throw a monkey wrench into the good vibes going on here, but just wanted to caution you. Take caution with charging the cases with powder and always do a visual inspection for powder level before seating the bullet.

Tony makes a good point. I've loaded since the 60s and I still take a flashlight and check the powder levels in the cases before I seat the bullets.

 

[raddiver]

Where are you located, maybe someone is close enough to help you in person?

I'm in KY just outside Fort Knox.

Not trying to throw a monkey wrench into the good vibes going on here, but just wanted to caution you. Take caution with charging the cases with powder and always do a visual inspection for powder level before seating the bullet.

Thank you. I was anal about that. That's in part why i bought a 300.00 scale.
I just loaded up 50 rounds on Sunday. I settled on 4.0 grains. Figured that was pretty safe. Im not out for anything other than to make reasonable loads for now. I dont care about accuracy, i dont care about self defense/speed rounds. I just want to make something that is safe and "reasonable" until i get a bit more comfortable with it. With hand guns i have a lot of technique and muscle memory to build up before i even begin to worry about accuracy. Once i have fired a few thousand rounds through my sidearm and i have the basics down, i can worry about loading for accuracy.


I did just as qajaq mentioned. Once i had the 50 cases with charges laid out, i took a flash light, and looked to make sure that none were under or over filled. Even had the better half verify it.
At least i know im starting to develop some good habits.
Its the accidental slip up that scares the crap out of me.

 

[TonyAngel]

Good, go slowly and carefully. Last piece of advise...NEVER load when you're tired, just because you feel that you need to get it done.

What are you shooting these out of? Have you tried any of them yet? Do go loading a bunch of rounds until you verify that they will cycle your auto. Bullseye is a really fast powder and some auto don't like the low to middle loads with the really fast powders. I typically go with faster powders with auto with exposed hammers, like 1911s, but with striker fired pistols (that have really heavy recoil springs) I tend to stick with something a bit slower, like AA #5, 231, HP38, etc. Sorry, I guess this is off topic.

 

[raddiver]

What are you shooting these out of? Have you tried any of them yet? Do go loading a bunch of rounds until you verify that they will cycle your auto.

Im shooting a Ruger SR9. Ive shot the 20 rounds that i listed back on the first page. They all seemed to do ok. The 3.9's and 4.1 felt pretty close to factory ammo. the 3.5's and 3.7's were pretty weak, but might be a good load for my wife to shoot.

 

[TonyAngel]

Hey, as long as the gun runs and you like it, go with it. You should actually get some pretty good accuracy. They don't call is Bullseye for nothing.

 

[1SOW]

If you ever get the chance to 'chrono' your loads, do it. Almost everyone who gets a chrono is surprised with their load that 'felt like' it was perfect---myself included.

As was said, if it runs good , feels good and is accurate; load 'em up.