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Old February 27, 2013, 11:33 PM   #5
jepp2
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You probably could use 1.050 through 1.120" without much of a problem.
Maybe. From a functioning (fit the magazine and probably chambering) I agree. From a pressure standpoint, it all depends. You have a selected a very fast powder to start with. That gives you much less margin for error. So if you use a shorter OAL, make sure you start at the minimum (or less) charge weight.

I always use WWB as the standard. It comes at the SAAMI max of 1.169" OAL and seems to function in most pistols. Not saying it will in yours, but I tend to load long. With your shorter bullet due to the lower weight, that long of an OAL probably wouldn't have enough seating depth for bullet stability.

The 9mm "can" be very sensitive to large pressure changes with minor reductions in OAL. This is especially true with fast burning powders.
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