Loading 9mm - Page 2

Dlr8 · January 19, 2008, 11:15 PM

It isn't a matter of listing a 124gr. bullet .. It is a matter of does it list the exact bullet you are using.. Seating depth can sometimes be critical between different bullets of the same weight.. Load data will also change. What is the bullet no. you are using? You say it lists a load for 124gr, yet you say you are loading a 125gr. ... the one gr. isn't as important as the bullet design and shape for your seating depth.. See my post above, if you are using that bullet your load data maybe wrong. You are using a speer manual for a sierra bullet, if the seating depth is wrong it don't matter what kind of powder you put in it it won't work. One more thing if the info you have is for a gold dot bullet you maybe be over loaded also, a gold dot has a different jacket material and barrel resistance requiring more powder to get the same velocities... What I am saying is .. YOU NEED TO CHECK YOUR LOAD

Dave

CrustyFN · January 20, 2008, 01:08 PM

I had the same problem with some Berry's 124 FP in my CZ. I had to go all the way down to 1.035 OAL to get them to chamber. I started at the Min load and worked up, no problems.
Rusty

schmellba99 · January 20, 2008, 09:10 PM

I just put 500 rounds through my XD-9 and MP5 this morning with the following recipie:

115gr round nose (moly coated lead)
4.5gr Hogdgon Universal Clays
1.120 OAL

Wonderful to shoot, nice and accurate. I think I've found my favorite load in my 9mm's now.

January 20, 2008, 01:08 PM	#27
CrustyFN Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,258	I had the same problem with some Berry's 124 FP in my CZ. I had to go all the way down to 1.035 OAL to get them to chamber. I started at the Min load and worked up, no problems. Rusty __________________ I don't ever remember being absent minded.

January 19, 2008, 11:15 PM	#26
Dlr8 Member Join Date: December 6, 2007 Posts: 34	It isn't a matter of listing a 124gr. bullet .. It is a matter of does it list the exact bullet you are using.. Seating depth can sometimes be critical between different bullets of the same weight.. Load data will also change. What is the bullet no. you are using? You say it lists a load for 124gr, yet you say you are loading a 125gr. ... the one gr. isn't as important as the bullet design and shape for your seating depth.. See my post above, if you are using that bullet your load data maybe wrong. You are using a speer manual for a sierra bullet, if the seating depth is wrong it don't matter what kind of powder you put in it it won't work. One more thing if the info you have is for a gold dot bullet you maybe be over loaded also, a gold dot has a different jacket material and barrel resistance requiring more powder to get the same velocities... What I am saying is .. YOU NEED TO CHECK YOUR LOAD Dave

January 20, 2008, 09:10 PM	#28
schmellba99 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2008 Posts: 803	I just put 500 rounds through my XD-9 and MP5 this morning with the following recipie: 115gr round nose (moly coated lead) 4.5gr Hogdgon Universal Clays 1.120 OAL Wonderful to shoot, nice and accurate. I think I've found my favorite load in my 9mm's now.