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mwurdeman07 · August 11, 2012, 11:08 PM

Hi guys so I have recently acquired some reloading equipment. The Lee turret press along with pro auto disk powder measure and the dies with the factory crimp. I set up the turret according to instructions and even referenced a few knowledgeable youtube videos.

Here is my setup:

Smith and Wesson m&p9
-Brass found on the ground at my range which has been tumbled in media.
-Hodgdon h-6 powder (4.7gr per load)
-9mm 124 gr plated bullets ( http://www.shop.rmrbullets.com/produ...&categoryId=12) to be exact
-Federal small pistol primers
-and finally my OAL 1.125

I just chronoed my first shot at 4500 fps! Needles to say I did not fire any more of that load. The chrono was correct as I tested factory loaded ammo at 1100fps. Also my reloads do not eject.

I think it may be my OAL that is the issue, what do you guys think? Please help, I really dont want to blow up my gun or myself!

August 11, 2012, 11:08 PM	#1
mwurdeman07 Junior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Posts: 7	Please help before I end up blowing up myself or my gun! Hi guys so I have recently acquired some reloading equipment. The Lee turret press along with pro auto disk powder measure and the dies with the factory crimp. I set up the turret according to instructions and even referenced a few knowledgeable youtube videos. Here is my setup: Smith and Wesson m&p9 -Brass found on the ground at my range which has been tumbled in media. -Hodgdon h-6 powder (4.7gr per load) -9mm 124 gr plated bullets ( http://www.shop.rmrbullets.com/produ...&categoryId=12) to be exact -Federal small pistol primers -and finally my OAL 1.125 I just chronoed my first shot at 4500 fps! Needles to say I did not fire any more of that load. The chrono was correct as I tested factory loaded ammo at 1100fps. Also my reloads do not eject. I think it may be my OAL that is the issue, what do you guys think? Please help, I really dont want to blow up my gun or myself! Last edited by mwurdeman07; August 11, 2012 at 11:56 PM.