9mm starting load

zeezee · January 13, 2010, 11:38 PM

Hi, I'm looking for a starter load for my 9mm, using Hogdens Universal and Berry's 124 gr rn. Will be fired from any one of the following pistols, Glock 17, 34, Sig 226 or S&W 6906
Thoughts, suggestions & ideas welcome
Thanks

chris in va · January 14, 2010, 04:08 AM

I'll let you know once I get the keyholing under control. Tried using 124gr TC lead over 4.3gr of Universal or 4.0 of 231, both tumbled like a gymnast. I have some 2.9 and 3.2gr 231 to test out, will report back as to the results.

Many have reported better stability with the 147gr lead bullet, I may have to go that route if this doesn't work.

steve4102 · January 14, 2010, 08:04 AM

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

Nate1778 · January 14, 2010, 09:11 AM

Chris what are you shooting that TC out of? If its a Glock with stock barrel, I never had any luck with that setup. Matter fact just got my new barrel yesterday and see today if it improves at all.

azar92 · January 14, 2010, 10:22 AM

zeezee,

Use steve4102's link to find a comprehensive listing of data for all the powders that Hodgdon distributes (Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester). I'm using a 125g LRN bullet instead of a plated, but it's usually recommended to the lead data for plated bullets.

125g LRN w/ Hodgdon Universal 3.8g Start, 4.3g Max
125g FMJ w/ Hodgdon Universal 4.3g Start, 4.8g Max

I tested 3.8g to 4.3g on Saturday for my 125g LRN bullet and decided on 4.2g of Universal.

Hope this helps.

MikeyM · January 14, 2010, 10:37 AM

I've been using Berry's Bullets
115grn w/ universal @ 4.5 grn - Titegroup @ 4.5 grn

124 grn w/ Universal @ 4.3 grn - Titegroup @ 4.1 grn

Hope this helps

jfrey · January 14, 2010, 09:49 PM

I load the Berry's 115 gr. round nose with 4.8 gr. Unique and they don't tumble at all.

January 13, 2010, 11:38 PM	#1
zeezee Junior member Join Date: January 13, 2010 Posts: 13	9mm starting load Hi, I'm looking for a starter load for my 9mm, using Hogdens Universal and Berry's 124 gr rn. Will be fired from any one of the following pistols, Glock 17, 34, Sig 226 or S&W 6906 Thoughts, suggestions & ideas welcome Thanks

January 14, 2010, 09:11 AM	#4
Nate1778 Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Location: Louisville Ky Posts: 312	Chris what are you shooting that TC out of? If its a Glock with stock barrel, I never had any luck with that setup. Matter fact just got my new barrel yesterday and see today if it improves at all. __________________ "And finally, the Baby Bear looked and he said, "Somebody's sleeping in my bed, and the bastard's still there!" But Goldylocks had a Remington semi-automatic, with a scope and a hair-trigger!"

January 14, 2010, 04:08 AM	#2
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I'll let you know once I get the keyholing under control. Tried using 124gr TC lead over 4.3gr of Universal or 4.0 of 231, both tumbled like a gymnast. I have some 2.9 and 3.2gr 231 to test out, will report back as to the results. Many have reported better stability with the 147gr lead bullet, I may have to go that route if this doesn't work.

January 14, 2010, 08:04 AM	#3
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,955	http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

January 14, 2010, 10:22 AM	#5
azar92 Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 209	zeezee, Use steve4102's link to find a comprehensive listing of data for all the powders that Hodgdon distributes (Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester). I'm using a 125g LRN bullet instead of a plated, but it's usually recommended to the lead data for plated bullets. 125g LRN w/ Hodgdon Universal 3.8g Start, 4.3g Max 125g FMJ w/ Hodgdon Universal 4.3g Start, 4.8g Max I tested 3.8g to 4.3g on Saturday for my 125g LRN bullet and decided on 4.2g of Universal. Hope this helps.

January 14, 2010, 10:37 AM	#6
MikeyM Member Join Date: January 12, 2010 Posts: 20	I've been using Berry's Bullets 115grn w/ universal @ 4.5 grn - Titegroup @ 4.5 grn 124 grn w/ Universal @ 4.3 grn - Titegroup @ 4.1 grn Hope this helps

January 14, 2010, 09:49 PM	#7
jfrey Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Location: Coastal South Texas Posts: 557	I load the Berry's 115 gr. round nose with 4.8 gr. Unique and they don't tumble at all.