9mm 150gr Cast?

hodaka · April 21, 2018, 01:13 PM

Have any of you tried the SWC 150's from Bayou Bullets?

http://www.bayoubullets.net/9mm-150-gr-swc-500-ct/

I usually use 231 for most applications but have some CFE and Unique. Can't find a load with 231 but I image 3.5 gr or so would work fine.

T. O'Heir · April 21, 2018, 01:42 PM

A 150 will be fine using 147 grain cast data. 3 grains won't matter.
Win 231 isn't a suggested heavy bullet 9mm powder. Although it may be that Hodgdon just didn't test it. Might be in their manual too. Best you give 'em a call and ask.
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/contact

reddog81 · April 21, 2018, 09:03 PM

That bullet is going to have a lot of lead stuffed into the case. Make sure to find the longest OAL that will work and you should be fine starting with 147 starting loads.

April 21, 2018, 01:13 PM	#1
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	9mm 150gr Cast? Have any of you tried the SWC 150's from Bayou Bullets? http://www.bayoubullets.net/9mm-150-gr-swc-500-ct/ I usually use 231 for most applications but have some CFE and Unique. Can't find a load with 231 but I image 3.5 gr or so would work fine.

April 21, 2018, 01:42 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	A 150 will be fine using 147 grain cast data. 3 grains won't matter. Win 231 isn't a suggested heavy bullet 9mm powder. Although it may be that Hodgdon just didn't test it. Might be in their manual too. Best you give 'em a call and ask. http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/contact __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

April 21, 2018, 09:03 PM	#3
reddog81 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	That bullet is going to have a lot of lead stuffed into the case. Make sure to find the longest OAL that will work and you should be fine starting with 147 starting loads.