Need help for load data for 9x18 Mak

rwt101 · October 30, 2008, 06:50 PM

I just received my reloading supplies from Graf and also got a Speer reloading book. I already have one from Lee. I want to reload 9x18 Makarov. I also am using Speer 95 grain bullet with accurate #5 powder. Lee And Speer loads are not he same. The top load in Lee is the start load in the Speer book. So what do I do now?
Bob T

JDG · October 30, 2008, 07:47 PM

Start low, and work your way up. The speer data is specifically for their bullets, so I wouldn't be afraid to use their manual

I've had great luck loading Speer 95gr GDs with W231.

Load safe!

Loader9 · October 30, 2008, 08:32 PM

When in doubt, go with the powder maker. Here's the link to Accurate and the Mak data
http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/P...0page%2090.pdf

Looks like 5.6 grs AA5 is max. You'll probably find 5.5 grs to be the most accurate.

rwt101 · October 30, 2008, 10:32 PM

I really appreciate the information. I must be slipping, because I went to there site and could not find the Mak info. Thanks again. So now I can get started tomorrow. I hope it all comes together for me.

Bob T

keys85 · October 31, 2008, 01:13 AM

There's no specified SAMMI pressure rating for this cartridge.

October 30, 2008, 06:50 PM	#1
rwt101 Member Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 87	Need help for load data for 9x18 Mak I just received my reloading supplies from Graf and also got a Speer reloading book. I already have one from Lee. I want to reload 9x18 Makarov. I also am using Speer 95 grain bullet with accurate #5 powder. Lee And Speer loads are not he same. The top load in Lee is the start load in the Speer book. So what do I do now? Bob T

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October 30, 2008, 07:47 PM	#2
JDG Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: West Michigan Posts: 673	Start low, and work your way up. The speer data is specifically for their bullets, so I wouldn't be afraid to use their manual I've had great luck loading Speer 95gr GDs with W231. Load safe!

October 30, 2008, 08:32 PM	#3
Loader9 Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Posts: 949	When in doubt, go with the powder maker. Here's the link to Accurate and the Mak data http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/P...0page%2090.pdf Looks like 5.6 grs AA5 is max. You'll probably find 5.5 grs to be the most accurate.

October 30, 2008, 10:32 PM	#4
rwt101 Member Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 87	I really appreciate the information. I must be slipping, because I went to there site and could not find the Mak info. Thanks again. So now I can get started tomorrow. I hope it all comes together for me. Bob T

October 31, 2008, 01:13 AM	#5
keys85 Junior member Join Date: September 20, 2008 Posts: 199	There's no specified SAMMI pressure rating for this cartridge.