Range Report: My First Reloads

sigcurious · August 4, 2012, 02:53 PM

Load Details
Caliber: 9mm
Bullet: Hornady XTP 124gr
Brass: Mixed from my shooting before reloading
Primer: Win. Small Pistol
Powder: Power Pistol
Powder Weights: 4.3gr, 4.6gr, 4.9gr and 5.3gr
OAL: 1.105"

Just got done shooting my first reloads. I loaded 4 sets of 10, in incremental charge increases. Shot 5 shots of each set through my two main 9mm pistols(226 and m&p 9c). Checked for pressure signs in the brass after each set, everything looks good. It was quite satisfying to rounds I had prepared myself, even more so that nothing bad or horrible happened.

On the super bright side, my last and highest charged loading subjectively recreates the feel of my chosen SD loading. So I will just need to work back to that when I buy new bullets in bulk.

I am officially hooked and look forward to loading many more rounds.

Vance · August 4, 2012, 03:11 PM

Sounds good. It is satisfying to do it all your self. Keep it up. Be safe.

Creeper · August 4, 2012, 04:33 PM

What do ya' bet... Santa Claus brings you a Chronograph for Christmas?

Cheers,
C

excelerater · August 4, 2012, 04:40 PM

i run 124s FMJs with PP ,
I have settled on 5.2G with an OAL of 1.14..Its hot
but not too hot

experiment with some other recipes youll find
its allot of fun and way more accurate than dept store junk

sigcurious · August 4, 2012, 04:41 PM

Santa is going to come early, by Oct my fun fund should be replenished. Going back to school this fall has me tapped out for awhile though. Darn you tuition!

Shootest · August 4, 2012, 04:42 PM

It’s fun isn’t it. Good luck and be safe.

Creeper · August 4, 2012, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Darn you tuition!

Education... bah humbug.

Sevens · August 13, 2012, 03:05 PM

OUCH! Buying Hornady XTP bullets for loading 9mm is, IMO, wayyyy to expensive unless your Uncle is Steve or Joyce Hornady.

It's a darn fine bullet and has a well-deserved reputation for accuracy. But they are hella expensive, and though 9mm is absolutely worth handloading -- it's still the single cheapest factory centerfire ammo on the planet. If you continue to make handloads with XTP bullets, your costs are going to approach the cheap factory ammo. Your ammo will be BETTER, but your savings won't be a lot.

Hey, I'm absolutely fine with that if you are also -- but for most folks needs, an expensive and high-performing bullet is not typically called for in 9mm.

Start looking for some cheaper slugs...and welcome to the wonderful world of handloading!

sigcurious · August 13, 2012, 03:15 PM

I picked up the XTP because they were available at a store near me. I intend to switch to something like delta precision bullets when I'm ready to order in bulk.

August 4, 2012, 02:53 PM	#1
sigcurious Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2011 Posts: 1,755	Range Report: My First Reloads Load Details Caliber: 9mm Bullet: Hornady XTP 124gr Brass: Mixed from my shooting before reloading Primer: Win. Small Pistol Powder: Power Pistol Powder Weights: 4.3gr, 4.6gr, 4.9gr and 5.3gr OAL: 1.105" Just got done shooting my first reloads. I loaded 4 sets of 10, in incremental charge increases. Shot 5 shots of each set through my two main 9mm pistols(226 and m&p 9c). Checked for pressure signs in the brass after each set, everything looks good. It was quite satisfying to rounds I had prepared myself, even more so that nothing bad or horrible happened. On the super bright side, my last and highest charged loading subjectively recreates the feel of my chosen SD loading. So I will just need to work back to that when I buy new bullets in bulk. I am officially hooked and look forward to loading many more rounds.

August 4, 2012, 04:33 PM	#3
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	What do ya' bet... Santa Claus brings you a Chronograph for Christmas? Cheers, C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

August 4, 2012, 04:42 PM	#6
Shootest Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2011 Location: Just outside Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 722	It’s fun isn’t it. Good luck and be safe. __________________ The private ownership of firearms is an American Heritage. Anyone who disputes that is Anti-American and unpatriotic. NRA Life Member

August 13, 2012, 03:05 PM	#8
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	OUCH! Buying Hornady XTP bullets for loading 9mm is, IMO, wayyyy to expensive unless your Uncle is Steve or Joyce Hornady. It's a darn fine bullet and has a well-deserved reputation for accuracy. But they are hella expensive, and though 9mm is absolutely worth handloading -- it's still the single cheapest factory centerfire ammo on the planet. If you continue to make handloads with XTP bullets, your costs are going to approach the cheap factory ammo. Your ammo will be BETTER, but your savings won't be a lot. Hey, I'm absolutely fine with that if you are also -- but for most folks needs, an expensive and high-performing bullet is not typically called for in 9mm. Start looking for some cheaper slugs...and welcome to the wonderful world of handloading! __________________ *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.

August 4, 2012, 03:11 PM	#2
Vance Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2011 Location: North Bend, OR Posts: 743	Sounds good. It is satisfying to do it all your self. Keep it up. Be safe.

August 4, 2012, 04:40 PM	#4
excelerater Junior member Join Date: June 27, 2011 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 694	i run 124s FMJs with PP , I have settled on 5.2G with an OAL of 1.14..Its hot but not too hot experiment with some other recipes youll find its allot of fun and way more accurate than dept store junk

August 4, 2012, 04:41 PM	#5
sigcurious Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2011 Posts: 1,755	Santa is going to come early, by Oct my fun fund should be replenished. Going back to school this fall has me tapped out for awhile though. Darn you tuition!

August 13, 2012, 03:15 PM	#9
sigcurious Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2011 Posts: 1,755	I picked up the XTP because they were available at a store near me. I intend to switch to something like delta precision bullets when I'm ready to order in bulk.