Favorite Universal Clays 9mm load?

Beentown71 · March 12, 2013, 12:31 PM

Just as the title indicates...what is your favorite 9mm load using Universal Clays and jacketed hp's (BERRY'S 124gr)?

Sevens · March 12, 2013, 02:53 PM

Dang. Clicked on this topic but apparently, my 125gr LRN pushed by Universal load need not apply.

I run thousands of these each season.

Sure shot wv · March 12, 2013, 02:55 PM

Berrys bullets are not jacketed as an FYI. They plated like rainier bullets as well. I can't help ya on the powder because I use autocomp,700x,and wsf in 9mm. I am a big fan of Berrys bullets though!!

Beentown71 · March 12, 2013, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Dang. Clicked on this topic but apparently, my 125gr LRN pushed by Universal load need not apply.

Would like to know what yours is for a starting point for me. Probably just going to run a few and build from there.

I was going to go with:

4.3 grains of Universal, 1.142 OAL, crimped at .378

bossman · March 12, 2013, 09:38 PM

I use the Berry's 124 gr hollow base with 4.4 grains of Universal at 1.12 col. Chronoed around 1100 fps. Very accurate round. I'm going to try 4.2 next time as the 4.4 launchs my brass into the tall grass.

Sevens · March 13, 2013, 04:16 AM

I'm running a Dardas 125gr LRN with 4.5gr Universal loaded to 1.140" COAL.

In my Witness Elite Match with 4.75" barrel, they run a spicy 1,180 FPS average through the chrono.

http://www.dardascastbullets.com/
...is where I get these bullets. Great slugs, great folks to deal with.

Beentown71 · March 13, 2013, 10:10 AM

Thanks all.

March 12, 2013, 12:31 PM	#1
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Favorite Universal Clays 9mm load? Just as the title indicates...what is your favorite 9mm load using Universal Clays and jacketed hp's (BERRY'S 124gr)?

March 12, 2013, 02:53 PM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Dang. Clicked on this topic but apparently, my 125gr LRN pushed by Universal load need not apply. I run thousands of these each season. __________________ *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.

March 12, 2013, 09:38 PM	#5
bossman Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 996	I use the Berry's 124 gr hollow base with 4.4 grains of Universal at 1.12 col. Chronoed around 1100 fps. Very accurate round. I'm going to try 4.2 next time as the 4.4 launchs my brass into the tall grass. __________________ NRA life member When the going gets tough, I just open another beer.

March 13, 2013, 04:16 AM	#6
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I'm running a Dardas 125gr LRN with 4.5gr Universal loaded to 1.140" COAL. In my Witness Elite Match with 4.75" barrel, they run a spicy 1,180 FPS average through the chrono. http://www.dardascastbullets.com/ ...is where I get these bullets. Great slugs, great folks to deal with. __________________ *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.

March 13, 2013, 10:10 AM	#7
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Re: Favorite Universal Clays 9mm load? Thanks all.

March 12, 2013, 02:55 PM	#3
Sure shot wv Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 137	Berrys bullets are not jacketed as an FYI. They plated like rainier bullets as well. I can't help ya on the powder because I use autocomp,700x,and wsf in 9mm. I am a big fan of Berrys bullets though!!