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CoolHandLu · July 18, 2008, 09:06 AM

I'm new to reloading, have a Dillons Square Deal. Started with .38 caliber and so far so good. Two nights ago I worked up a batch of 9mm, using 124 gr. golden Sabre JHP with Unique. Started on the LOW end of the scale - 4.6 grains. OAL is 1.138 - seated just a bit ahead of the groove. Still, when I shot them, I got a FTE every 10 rounds or so.
Is a FTE a symptom of a low load? I'm shooting a Kimber Pro Carry II in 9mm. Aluminum frame - UGH, the frame has a few "dings" just below the feed ramp on the barrell b/c of the stove piping. Arg . . .
Any suggestions? Do you think if I up the load a bit, maybe go to 4.8 or 4.9 (max, per Lyman, is 5.0) that might help? I'm really clueless here.
Thanks!
Brian

July 18, 2008, 09:06 AM	#1
CoolHandLu Member Join Date: May 24, 2008 Posts: 31	9mm reloads - a few stovepipes, wondering what's the problem? I'm new to reloading, have a Dillons Square Deal. Started with .38 caliber and so far so good. Two nights ago I worked up a batch of 9mm, using 124 gr. golden Sabre JHP with Unique. Started on the LOW end of the scale - 4.6 grains. OAL is 1.138 - seated just a bit ahead of the groove. Still, when I shot them, I got a FTE every 10 rounds or so. Is a FTE a symptom of a low load? I'm shooting a Kimber Pro Carry II in 9mm. Aluminum frame - UGH, the frame has a few "dings" just below the feed ramp on the barrell b/c of the stove piping. Arg . . . Any suggestions? Do you think if I up the load a bit, maybe go to 4.8 or 4.9 (max, per Lyman, is 5.0) that might help? I'm really clueless here. Thanks! Brian