what bullet weight for reloading 9mm - Page 2

Clark · March 6, 2011, 12:17 AM

I have done a lot of experimentation with different powders and 90 gr, 115 gr, 124 gr, 147 gr, and 158 gr.

The most power I can get out of 380, 9x19, and 9x23 is with 158 gr and Power Pistol.

Unfortunately, those loads make so much recoil that the are not useful for much.

Jim243 · March 6, 2011, 01:37 AM

I use Remington 124 grain JHP in one gun and 115 grain FMJ is a different gun. It is going to be what the gun likes best. I would start with whatever weight bullet you currently are using in your commercial ammo, since it must be working for you or you would't be using it.

Jim

March 6, 2011, 01:37 AM	#27
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Posts: 3,591	I use Remington 124 grain JHP in one gun and 115 grain FMJ is a different gun. It is going to be what the gun likes best. I would start with whatever weight bullet you currently are using in your commercial ammo, since it must be working for you or you would't be using it. Jim __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum

March 6, 2011, 12:17 AM	#26
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 1,978	I have done a lot of experimentation with different powders and 90 gr, 115 gr, 124 gr, 147 gr, and 158 gr. The most power I can get out of 380, 9x19, and 9x23 is with 158 gr and Power Pistol. Unfortunately, those loads make so much recoil that the are not useful for much.