9MM/147/RN????

LAH · November 21, 2013, 10:39 PM

Have a CZ75. Casting a Redding/Saeco #928 @ 147 grains. I need a starting load with Red Dot or HP38 & the OAL. Thanks guys.

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Nick_C_S · November 21, 2013, 10:51 PM

OAL should always be determined by the individual loader by performing a plunk test on the gun(s) that's going to shoot the round.

If anyone follows my posts (doubtful

), they know by now that I am without a doubt, a fast powder centric loader. I clearly tend to use faster powders than most for a given application. That said, I would not load a 147g with Red Dot or HP-38 - they're both too fast for the weight and are bound to pressure spike, unless you're really careful. I would strongly discourage it.

My 147g lead recipe is 5.0g HS-6 - a medium-speed powder. (It's a FP, not a RN) It's a good recipe. Burns clean and consistent. 890 fps through a 3.7" bbl; and 971 thorough a 5" bbl.

HS-6, Unique, or AA5 (and others) would be good choices for that bullet weight.

Nick_C_S · November 21, 2013, 10:53 PM

P.S. Nice looking bullets, btw. Those are beauties

LAH · November 21, 2013, 11:19 PM

That's my standard 38 bullet. It was designed for the 38 Super.

Urban_Redneck · November 22, 2013, 07:34 AM

I just test fired some 147 plated round nose @ 1.156" with Accurate #7 6.3gr (6.6gr listed max) seemed to be the sweet spot, accurate, pistol cycled.

WESHOOT2 · November 22, 2013, 04:24 PM

Set the case mouth right below the top band.

Figure 3.8g W231 start.

LAH · November 22, 2013, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Set the case mouth right below the top band.

Figure 3.8g W231 start.

Thanks neighbor to the north. Found the correct length & like you said:

November 21, 2013, 10:39 PM	#1
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	9MM/147/RN???? Have a CZ75. Casting a Redding/Saeco #928 @ 147 grains. I need a starting load with Red Dot or HP38 & the OAL. Thanks guys. Bullet

November 21, 2013, 10:51 PM	#2
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	OAL should always be determined by the individual loader by performing a plunk test on the gun(s) that's going to shoot the round. If anyone follows my posts (doubtful ), they know by now that I am without a doubt, a fast powder centric loader. I clearly tend to use faster powders than most for a given application. That said, I would not load a 147g with Red Dot or HP-38 - they're both too fast for the weight and are bound to pressure spike, unless you're really careful. I would strongly discourage it. My 147g lead recipe is 5.0g HS-6 - a medium-speed powder. (It's a FP, not a RN) It's a good recipe. Burns clean and consistent. 890 fps through a 3.7" bbl; and 971 thorough a 5" bbl. HS-6, Unique, or AA5 (and others) would be good choices for that bullet weight. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

November 21, 2013, 10:53 PM	#3
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	P.S. Nice looking bullets, btw. Those are beauties __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

November 22, 2013, 04:24 PM	#6
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Set the case mouth right below the top band. Figure 3.8g W231 start. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

November 21, 2013, 11:19 PM	#4
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	That's my standard 38 bullet. It was designed for the 38 Super.

November 22, 2013, 07:34 AM	#5
Urban_Redneck Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Posts: 73	I just test fired some 147 plated round nose @ 1.156" with Accurate #7 6.3gr (6.6gr listed max) seemed to be the sweet spot, accurate, pistol cycled.