Reloading 9mm?

[ar15chase]

I am about to start reloading my own ammo for target practice. Would these be a good start for a beginner like me? http://www.missouribullet.com/results.php?category=5&secondary=8 I really like the price, but I dont know anything about reloading. HELP

 

[Lucky Strike]

i'm a new reloader as well, just made up my first batch last weekend (9mm)....i went with berry's plated 115gr roundnose. Haven't shot them yet (will be doing that saturday).....i'm kinda nervous being that these were my first attempt

 

[Jim Watson]

1. You say: "but I dont know anything about reloading.
Do you have a book? The ABCs of Handloading is good, and if you want to load cast bullets, the Lyman manual has the most information of any.

2. The bullet advertisement you link shows 125 and 147 grain cast bullets. The 147s would probably do quite well, but I have seen more people disappointed by lightweight cast 9mms than any other projectile.

I think you would do better to spend a little more and learn on jacketed bullets, then move on to cast as you gain experience.

 

[ar15chase]

In all honesty I dont know if I want to load cast or jacketed. I just want to start cheap and simple, until I can get the hang of things. What would you suggest?

 

[RandyP]

Lee Classic Loader, about $20, plus components and you're all set to make safe, functional ammo at a snails pace. Or spend another $5 for the hand press and you'll need a set of dies too.

http://www.factorysales.com/cgi/cat...521.4364=/html/catalog/dies-p4.html#LeeLoader

http://www.factorysales.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1234394521.4364=/html/catalog/rlpress1.html

A great couple youtube videos of the Lee Loader in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeEl9wZyabc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwr0FyJOk-4&feature=related

That is about as basic and low cost 'entry-level' as it comes. FWIW I have recently started learning how to reload using the Lee 50th Anniversary single stage kit, have 4-die sets in .380/9mm/45ACP and have just ordered the Classic 4-hole turret.

 

[ar15chase]

I just got the Lee handloader in the mail today. I have not used it, but I do have a 4 set of Lee dies. I have about 200 spent winchester brass casings I have shot, and just got some bullets ordered.. All I need is the powder, and primers now. Any suggestions on good but affordable powder and primers? Money is a real issue in my home.

 

[1911art]

I've recommended HS 6 powder to some friends who were new to reloading 9mm.
The reason is it's a bulky powder and double charges would be very easily identified.

I also found HS 6 to be very clean burning and very accurate - use any reputable reloading book or the Hogdon website data manual:

http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Hodgdon Basic Manual.pdf

 

[Corner Pocket]

10-4 on the use of HS-6 powder. Also ar15chase, I've loaded about a thousand rounds with HS-6, using those 125 gr bullets that you linked to from Missouri Bullets. They work really well in my new 9mm Cougar 8000 pistol. In fact, I'm about to order another batch of them. If you decide to go with some of them as you get into reloading for 9mm, I think you'll be pleased.

Corner Pocket

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

some good advice already given, you need to be careful of double charges.
I use Bullseye for cast slugs myself, a single-stage press and Lee load-thru die set. 2000 shots per pound.

 

[wankerjake]

I like bullseye and titegroup. I use 3.5gr charge with both powders pushing a 125gr lead round nose bullet. They shoot great. I think I like bullseye a little better, but they are both good, I would buy the cheaper of the two. Hodgdon has load data posted on their website for titegroup, I had to email alliant for the bullseye charge.

 

[showmebob]

[i'm a new reloader as well, just made up my first batch last weekend (9mm)....i went with berry's plated 115gr roundnose. Haven't shot them yet (will be doing that saturday).....i'm kinda nervous being that these were my first attempt]

I started with the same bullet and unigue powder. Everything works fine. No need to be nervous if you were careful loading.

 

[rfwobbly]

ar15chase -

9mm can be a breeze to reload, or it can be really touchy. This depending upon how careful you are. The 9mm is really sensitive to a lot of measurements such as OAL and case mouth dimensions.

Highly suggest you get a caliper and a 9mm cartridge gauge to check your work. If you can get good at 9mm, then you'll be 'good to go' on 45ACP, and also learn a lot of transferable skills needed on the other calipers.

And never stop reading.

 

[ClayinAR]

IMO:
A Lee Factory Crimp Die is essential. Before I got one I had a 3 to 5 percent rejection rate. (Wouldn't go in the case gauge)
After, zero rejection rate.