9mm Load data for lead and alliant powders

jmcq · September 29, 2009, 05:19 AM

Guys im looking for data for alliant powders:

power pistol in particular with lead projectiles in 115, 124/5, 135, and 145/7 grain variations.

I am thinking something like:

115: 5.5
124/5: 5.5
135: 5.0
145/7: 4.5

I would appreciate any help....I am trying to get my hands on a lyman load manual...none of my manuals have data...alliant havent contacted me back with anything for lead yet.

Thanks,

Sevens · September 29, 2009, 07:16 AM

!WARNING! The following is unpublished load data and isn't recommended by myself, TFL, it's staff, or anyone that's willing to admit it! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

With the help of another longtime shooter and TFL member, I worked up a load using Dardas 125gr LRN bullets in 9mm with Alliant Power Pistol and loaded to a COAL of 1.140" using CCI-500 small pistol (non-mag) primers.

I started at 5.5gr and ended up at 6.3gr safely and successfully.

I'm going forth with this load using hard cast 125gr LRN bullets in 9mm.

Start LOW and work up incrementally. The pistol you save may be your own and include parts of your hand and face!

jmcq · September 29, 2009, 07:31 AM

I'm using hard cast projectiles too. I think I can safely start at 5.5grains and if needed work up.

i do need to meet a minimum of 120 power factor....but i;d expect a 125 with 5.5 power pistol should move faster than 1000fps so that should be enough....im not looking to push the maximum just find something accurate that meets my requirements.

higginsdj · January 17, 2012, 08:14 PM

For those who find this thread. I did a little testing of my own with my STI Trojan 9mm using lead cast 115g Semi Wadcutters and 125g Round Nose and Alliant Power Pistol.

125 LRN 1.125" OAL
5.0g PP, 1082 fps
4.4g PP, 992 fps
4.0g pp, 924 fps
3.7g pp, 861 fps

115g LSWC 1.077" OAL
4.8g pp, 1067 fps
4.4g pp, 1019 fps
4.0g pp, 957 fps
3.7g pp, 876 fps

Note that I was looking for light target loads and experimenting with a number of powders (Power Pistol and ADI on this occasion).

Alliant do not recommend going below their recommended starting loads (4.8g and 5.0g respectively) and I am not recommending anything - just presenting my findings under my shooting conditions.

Cheers

David

oldreloader · January 17, 2012, 11:15 PM

the folloing is from an email from Alliant in respose to loads for lead bullets:
*9mm Luger
115 gr lead bullet
Bullseye start 4 grs max 4.5 grs
Unique start 4.5 max 5 grs
Power Pistol start 5 grs max 5.5 grs
115 gr jacketed bullet
Bullseye start 4 grs max 4.5 grs
Unique start 4.5 grs max 5.5 grs
Power Pistol start 5.9 grs max 6.3 grs
124/125 gr lead
Bullseye start 3.8 grs max 4.3 grs
Unique start 4 grs max 4.5 grs
Power Pistol start 4.8 grs max 5.3 grs
124/125 gr jacketed
Bullseye start 3.9 grs max 4.3 grs
Unique start 4.5 grs max 5 grs
Power Pistol start 5 grs max 5.5 grs
147 gr lead
Bullseye start 2.8 grs max 3.3 grs
Unique start 3.2 grs max 3.6 grs
Power Pistol start 4 grs max 4.5 grs
147 gr jacketed
Unique start 4 grs max 4.5 grs
Power Pistol start 4.5 grs max 5 grs

September 29, 2009, 05:19 AM	#1
jmcq Junior Member Join Date: September 29, 2009 Posts: 4	9mm Load data for lead and alliant powders Guys im looking for data for alliant powders: power pistol in particular with lead projectiles in 115, 124/5, 135, and 145/7 grain variations. I am thinking something like: 115: 5.5 124/5: 5.5 135: 5.0 145/7: 4.5 I would appreciate any help....I am trying to get my hands on a lyman load manual...none of my manuals have data...alliant havent contacted me back with anything for lead yet. Thanks,

September 29, 2009, 07:16 AM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	!WARNING! The following is unpublished load data and isn't recommended by myself, TFL, it's staff, or anyone that's willing to admit it! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! With the help of another longtime shooter and TFL member, I worked up a load using Dardas 125gr LRN bullets in 9mm with Alliant Power Pistol and loaded to a COAL of 1.140" using CCI-500 small pistol (non-mag) primers. I started at 5.5gr and ended up at 6.3gr safely and successfully. I'm going forth with this load using hard cast 125gr LRN bullets in 9mm. Start LOW and work up incrementally. The pistol you save may be your own and include parts of your hand and face! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

September 29, 2009, 07:31 AM	#3
jmcq Junior Member Join Date: September 29, 2009 Posts: 4	I'm using hard cast projectiles too. I think I can safely start at 5.5grains and if needed work up. i do need to meet a minimum of 120 power factor....but i;d expect a 125 with 5.5 power pistol should move faster than 1000fps so that should be enough....im not looking to push the maximum just find something accurate that meets my requirements.

January 17, 2012, 08:14 PM	#4
higginsdj Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2012 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 5	For those who find this thread. I did a little testing of my own with my STI Trojan 9mm using lead cast 115g Semi Wadcutters and 125g Round Nose and Alliant Power Pistol. 125 LRN 1.125" OAL 5.0g PP, 1082 fps 4.4g PP, 992 fps 4.0g pp, 924 fps 3.7g pp, 861 fps 115g LSWC 1.077" OAL 4.8g pp, 1067 fps 4.4g pp, 1019 fps 4.0g pp, 957 fps 3.7g pp, 876 fps Note that I was looking for light target loads and experimenting with a number of powders (Power Pistol and ADI on this occasion). Alliant do not recommend going below their recommended starting loads (4.8g and 5.0g respectively) and I am not recommending anything - just presenting my findings under my shooting conditions. Cheers David

January 17, 2012, 11:15 PM	#5
oldreloader Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2009 Location: Magnolia, Arkansas Posts: 251	the folloing is from an email from Alliant in respose to loads for lead bullets: *9mm Luger 115 gr lead bullet Bullseye start 4 grs max 4.5 grs Unique start 4.5 max 5 grs Power Pistol start 5 grs max 5.5 grs 115 gr jacketed bullet Bullseye start 4 grs max 4.5 grs Unique start 4.5 grs max 5.5 grs Power Pistol start 5.9 grs max 6.3 grs 124/125 gr lead Bullseye start 3.8 grs max 4.3 grs Unique start 4 grs max 4.5 grs Power Pistol start 4.8 grs max 5.3 grs 124/125 gr jacketed Bullseye start 3.9 grs max 4.3 grs Unique start 4.5 grs max 5 grs Power Pistol start 5 grs max 5.5 grs 147 gr lead Bullseye start 2.8 grs max 3.3 grs Unique start 3.2 grs max 3.6 grs Power Pistol start 4 grs max 4.5 grs 147 gr jacketed Unique start 4 grs max 4.5 grs Power Pistol start 4.5 grs max 5 grs