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DarthNul · October 28, 2011, 12:02 AM

I worked on this when I had a HiPoint carbine in 9mm.

Lighter bullets, I used Hornady 90gr XTPs, and slower powders worked better in the longer barrel than they did in pistols. I especially liked that Blue Dot didn't blow out unburned granules with every shot. The "Load Books" 9mm Luger edition lists rifle loads with predicted velocities up to 1650 fps. The Sierra bullets section lists 90 gr JHP bullets with Blue Dot starting at 7 grains to a max load of 9.2.

THere are some speed freaks out there on the Internets claiming 1700 - 1900 fps velocities but I'd rather keep all my body parts.

October 28, 2011, 12:02 AM	#8
DarthNul Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 288	I worked on this when I had a HiPoint carbine in 9mm. Lighter bullets, I used Hornady 90gr XTPs, and slower powders worked better in the longer barrel than they did in pistols. I especially liked that Blue Dot didn't blow out unburned granules with every shot. The "Load Books" 9mm Luger edition lists rifle loads with predicted velocities up to 1650 fps. The Sierra bullets section lists 90 gr JHP bullets with Blue Dot starting at 7 grains to a max load of 9.2. THere are some speed freaks out there on the Internets claiming 1700 - 1900 fps velocities but I'd rather keep all my body parts. __________________ The most feared gun control law proposal: Require buyers to register all gun purchases with their wives Last edited by DarthNul; October 28, 2011 at 09:19 PM.