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jwrowland77 · March 29, 2012, 06:59 AM

I appreciate all the feedback I've gotten with all my questions. I'm sure most of them have been beaten to death by newbies.

First load decisions:
Winchester 9mm 115gr FMJ-RN. Going to weigh to ensure consistent weights.
CCI #500 primers
Alliant Unique powder: using start of 4.9 and working up until charge I like up to max of 6.6(if I get there). Got these from manual.
OAL: going to take average OAL from 100 Wwb factory rounds.
Winchester brass: going to trim to make all the same length within recommended guidelines.

Plan on loading 10 of each powder charge to check and see which one I like the best and get the desired results.

Ahhh, ok I feel better. Does this sound like a good plan, or am I forgetting something?

March 29, 2012, 06:59 AM	#1
jwrowland77 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2012 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 1,398	Newbie Decisions Finally Made for First Loads I appreciate all the feedback I've gotten with all my questions. I'm sure most of them have been beaten to death by newbies. First load decisions: Winchester 9mm 115gr FMJ-RN. Going to weigh to ensure consistent weights. CCI #500 primers Alliant Unique powder: using start of 4.9 and working up until charge I like up to max of 6.6(if I get there). Got these from manual. OAL: going to take average OAL from 100 Wwb factory rounds. Winchester brass: going to trim to make all the same length within recommended guidelines. Plan on loading 10 of each powder charge to check and see which one I like the best and get the desired results. Ahhh, ok I feel better. Does this sound like a good plan, or am I forgetting something?