9mm Load

bkhann · August 25, 2009, 07:22 PM

I am relatively new to reloading. I recently loaded 100 9mm cartridges using 125 gr LRN bullet, 5.9 gr HS-6 powder with a 1.130" COAL.

It feels like a fairly powerful load compared to some loads that I have recently shot.

Does this sound like a reasonable load?

Brian Pfleuger · August 25, 2009, 07:29 PM

Hodgdon shows the starting load of 5.9 for 125gr lead bullet. OAL 1.250.

What does your manual say?

bkhann · August 25, 2009, 08:58 PM

You are correct.

I was looking at a bunch of different loads from forum posts. I should just go to the Hogdon Load Database which is what I will work from.

Thank you.

rc · August 26, 2009, 01:20 AM

HS-6 is best for high performance loads. I never much liked that powder nor did it give me great accuracy in 9mm and 38 way back when I started realoading. Universal is awsome in 9mm with 115 grain bullets and .40 with 155 grain bullets. W231 works well in 9mm with lead bullet loads.

Fuzzymaster · August 26, 2009, 09:07 AM

4.0 grs 231, 124 LRN with a 1.10 oal, very accurate.

bkhann · August 26, 2009, 09:28 AM

Thanks Fuzzymaster,

I will try thaty load.

That'll Do · August 26, 2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rc

HS-6 is best for high performance loads. I never much liked that powder nor did it give me great accuracy in 9mm and 38 way back when I started realoading. Universal is awsome in 9mm with 115 grain bullets and .40 with 155 grain bullets. W231 works well in 9mm with lead bullet loads.

I've had limited success with HS-6 in 9mm too. I've found that I have to be near the max load to get decent accuracy. However, using HS-6 with 40 S&W loads gives excellent results.

I'll second the recommendation for Universal and W 231. Power Pistol also works well in 9mm, although I haven't done much experimenting with it using lead, just plated or jacketed–so far I've only worked up a couple 147gr lead FP loads (which are pretty darn accurate).

Russ5924 · August 26, 2009, 01:47 PM

I'm using the same load as Fuzzymaster but with a COLA of 1.125

Works great in all mine 9mm.

ArizonaRick · August 30, 2009, 10:31 PM

I shoot a lot of 125 gr lead round nose bullets in my 9MM's and I have tried just about every poweder. The one I get my best accuracy with is Unique (4.4 grains - please confirm). This is a mid-range load that is very consistant in all my 9MM's. It is bulky powder, but you will reduce the chance of throwing a double charge. Good luck - AZ Rick

August 25, 2009, 07:22 PM	#1
bkhann Member Join Date: August 5, 2009 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 98	9mm Load I am relatively new to reloading. I recently loaded 100 9mm cartridges using 125 gr LRN bullet, 5.9 gr HS-6 powder with a 1.130" COAL. It feels like a fairly powerful load compared to some loads that I have recently shot. Does this sound like a reasonable load?

August 25, 2009, 07:29 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Hodgdon shows the starting load of 5.9 for 125gr lead bullet. OAL 1.250. What does your manual say? __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley Last edited by Brian Pfleuger; August 25, 2009 at 07:40 PM.

August 26, 2009, 01:47 PM	#8
Russ5924 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 1,874	I'm using the same load as Fuzzymaster but with a COLA of 1.125Works great in all mine 9mm. __________________ Russ5924

August 30, 2009, 10:31 PM	#9
ArizonaRick Member Join Date: November 1, 2006 Location: Southern Missouri - Ozarks Posts: 89	9 mm load I shoot a lot of 125 gr lead round nose bullets in my 9MM's and I have tried just about every poweder. The one I get my best accuracy with is Unique (4.4 grains - please confirm). This is a mid-range load that is very consistant in all my 9MM's. It is bulky powder, but you will reduce the chance of throwing a double charge. Good luck - AZ Rick

August 25, 2009, 08:58 PM	#3
bkhann Member Join Date: August 5, 2009 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 98	You are correct. I was looking at a bunch of different loads from forum posts. I should just go to the Hogdon Load Database which is what I will work from. Thank you.

August 26, 2009, 01:20 AM	#4
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,767	HS-6 is best for high performance loads. I never much liked that powder nor did it give me great accuracy in 9mm and 38 way back when I started realoading. Universal is awsome in 9mm with 115 grain bullets and .40 with 155 grain bullets. W231 works well in 9mm with lead bullet loads.

August 26, 2009, 09:07 AM	#5
Fuzzymaster Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Posts: 89	4.0 grs 231, 124 LRN with a 1.10 oal, very accurate.

August 26, 2009, 09:28 AM	#6
bkhann Member Join Date: August 5, 2009 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 98	Thanks Fuzzymaster, I will try thaty load.