Ramshot Competition & 124grain Lead RN

[wardor]

I can't seem to data for this load anywhere, they list data for plated 124 grains and lead & plated 115 & 147. Does anyone have a source that lists load specs using Ramshot Competition and LRN 124 grain?

I know, use at my own risk. I would like, if you could, please provide a source.

 

[wlkjr]

I have 5 sources and none show that powder for 9mm for any bullet.

 

[kcofohio]

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[LiveLife]

Ramshot load data lists the following - http://www.ramshot.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/WP_LoadSpec_7-2-13.pdf

Although there's load data for 115/147 gr lead bullets but not for 124/125 gr lead RN. If it was me, I would reference the 147 gr lead load data and start at 2.6 gr and test 2.8/3.0/3.2 gr using the longest working OAL.

Ramshot Competition

124 gr Typical Military Ball/FMJ OAL 1.100" Start 2.9 gr (788 fps) - Max 3.4 gr (890 fps) 34,825 PSI

124 gr BERRY plated RN OAL 1.160" Start 3.0 gr (845 fps) - Max 3.5 gr (948 fps) 34,641 PSI

124 gr RAINIER plated RN OAL 1.160" Start 3.0 gr (851 fps) - Max 3.5 gr (964 fps) 34,602 PSI


147 gr RAINIER plated TRN OAL 1.160" Start 2.5 gr (719 fps) - Max 3.0 gr (814 fps) 34,427 PSI

147 gr Laser Cast lead FP OAL 1.145" Start 2.3 gr (763 fps) - Max 2.8 gr (866 fps) 32,964 PSI


115 gr SIERRA FMJ OAL 1.100" Start 2.9 (897 fps) - Max 3.7 gr (1,020 fps) 33,912 PSI

115 gr BERRY plated RNDS OAL 1.130" Start 2.8 gr (906 fps) - Max 3.9 gr (1,018 fps) 34,312 PSI

115 gr RAINIER plated RN OAL 1.140" Start 2.9 gr (891 fps) - Max 3.6 gr (1,003 fps) 34,202 PSI

115 gr Laser Cast lead RN OAL 1.070" Start 2.9 gr (971 fps) - Max 3.8 gr (1,084 fps) 34,622 PSI

 

[Broken Bottles]

I know not everyone trusts online recipes but this is from Accurate's website.

http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/WP_LoadSpec_7-2-13.pdf

I think Ramshot Comp. was on the fifth page.

 

[LiveLife]

Wow, not much load data on 9mm 124 gr lead with Ramshot Competition. Lack of popularity may indicate there are better suited powders ...

I did find this information and as usual, Use the following unverified information at your own risk - http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=53517&p=620325

Well, I emailed Ramshot and I got a reply from their ballistics guy. He said:

I strongly recommend that you stick with Silhouette. It’s our best option for SA HG calibers. However, I suggest the following for Competition.

Caliber: 9mmx19P

Barrel length: 4”

Powder: Ramshot – Competition.

Bullet weight: 124 -125 grains.

Start load: 2.8 grains (800 – 900 Ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 3.3grains (900 – 1000 Ft/p/sec).

 

[kcofohio]

I have used the Silhouette with good results in jacketed and plated for the 9's. Haven't tried it with lead yet.

Lee's reloading manual list some of the loads you mentioned for Competition.

 

[Walkalong]

My lot of Competition is about .1 Gr faster than my lot of WST. Either will work for light loads in 9MM. They are pretty fast, so go slow and don't push it.

 

[wardor]

Just thought I'd update folks, 2.6 grains @ 1.145 COL makes a really soft recoiling round that cycles a P226. Also, very little smoke.