September 20, 2006, 02:50 PM | #1 |
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heaviest 9mm bullets
What is the heaviest 9mm bullet out there? Do they only go up to 147 grain?
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September 20, 2006, 10:13 PM | #2 |
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The heaviest jacketed bullets that I know of is 147 grains. Cast bullets may be available a bit heavier, as custom made jacketed bullets. I really don't think you can fit a much heavier bullet into a magazine than 147 grains, due to available case room and magazine constraints.
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September 20, 2006, 11:16 PM | #3 |
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Wideners sells a 158gr FMJ made by IMI. I guess it's specifically made for the Uzi.
http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.c...78|281|304|325 |
September 21, 2006, 05:07 AM | #4 |
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but first ensure they chamber......
There is that 158g IMI; Rainier offers a 151g plated bullet (very nice); I've seen lead bullets up to 160g.
Suggest 'medium' burn rate powders for 9mm 'heavies', like AA5 / HS6 / Power Pistol / 3N37 / N350 / WAP / etc.
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September 21, 2006, 06:43 PM | #5 |
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I cast some 160's for 9mm, they really shoot soft!!
Loading long bullets in 9mm can be a pain, the long shank of the bullet can bulge the case enough to cause them to hang up in the chamber. I too like medium burn powders unless loading a competition specific load, competition loads with 9mm are all loaded with Clays at my house. |
September 21, 2006, 08:25 PM | #6 |
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someone on brianenos forum came up with lead 180gr 9mm bullets.
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September 21, 2006, 09:42 PM | #7 |
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147 is the heaviest I've heard of in jacketed. For cast bullets you could use .357 diameter bullets and run them through a Lee sizer.
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September 23, 2006, 01:37 AM | #8 |
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thanks, I'll take a look into all of these choices
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