147 grain FMJ 9mm bullet

Ole man 52 · January 31, 2013, 08:58 PM

A friend give me 200 147 grain FMJ bullets. Due to the powder shortage, I only have Winchester 231 powder. I can not find load data for this bullet. I will use them for plinking purposes so any suggestion's will be welcome. I'm just trying to use them because of the shortage.

justsoIcanupvotethis · January 31, 2013, 11:57 PM

Handloads.com lists a load for 231 and 147 grain FMJ at 3.9 grains for 900 fps. It is listed as a "guest" source so take that with whatever you think that is worth. I know I have seen others that was just the first one I found. i know this wont help much either but I have been using Unique at 4.3 with real great results and that comes straight from Alliant.

Ole man 52 · February 1, 2013, 08:19 AM

Ok, Thanks for the info. At least I have a starting point now.

January 31, 2013, 08:58 PM	#1
Ole man 52 Member Join Date: May 16, 2012 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 38	147 grain FMJ 9mm bullet A friend give me 200 147 grain FMJ bullets. Due to the powder shortage, I only have Winchester 231 powder. I can not find load data for this bullet. I will use them for plinking purposes so any suggestion's will be welcome. I'm just trying to use them because of the shortage.

January 31, 2013, 11:57 PM	#2
justsoIcanupvotethis Member Join Date: June 11, 2012 Posts: 29	Handloads.com lists a load for 231 and 147 grain FMJ at 3.9 grains for 900 fps. It is listed as a "guest" source so take that with whatever you think that is worth. I know I have seen others that was just the first one I found. i know this wont help much either but I have been using Unique at 4.3 with real great results and that comes straight from Alliant.

February 1, 2013, 08:19 AM	#3
Ole man 52 Member Join Date: May 16, 2012 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 38	Ok, Thanks for the info. At least I have a starting point now.