Sucess Story and A Question or 2

Waketurb007 · March 12, 2009, 06:13 PM

Well, after reading a lot, asking questions, and even making a few mistakes I finally had a chance to test my first reloads. I was not testing for anything other then that they safely go bang. They all did although I did have a few FTE's.

Here is what I reloaded: 9MM, with Berry's 115 grain RN, Clay's powder using LRN data giving me 3.0 grains, OAL of 1.10

Like I said, I did have a few FTE, anyone have suggestions on why this may have occurred and what to do to prevent this from happening again? Also, how many times can you use the media in a tumbler before it has to be changed? How will you know it needs changed?

Thanks for all the help.

The_Vigilante · March 12, 2009, 07:18 PM

It is probably because this load is not enough to run your gun. Need to either bump it up some or find another powder where you can bump up the load. Clay's is an extremely fast powder!!!

March 12, 2009, 06:13 PM	#1
Waketurb007 Member Join Date: April 1, 2008 Posts: 21	Sucess Story and A Question or 2 Well, after reading a lot, asking questions, and even making a few mistakes I finally had a chance to test my first reloads. I was not testing for anything other then that they safely go bang. They all did although I did have a few FTE's. Here is what I reloaded: 9MM, with Berry's 115 grain RN, Clay's powder using LRN data giving me 3.0 grains, OAL of 1.10 Like I said, I did have a few FTE, anyone have suggestions on why this may have occurred and what to do to prevent this from happening again? Also, how many times can you use the media in a tumbler before it has to be changed? How will you know it needs changed? Thanks for all the help.

March 12, 2009, 07:18 PM	#2
The_Vigilante Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2008 Location: Far West Texas Posts: 200	Sucess Story and A Question or 2 It is probably because this load is not enough to run your gun. Need to either bump it up some or find another powder where you can bump up the load. Clay's is an extremely fast powder!!! __________________ The_Vigilante Keeping the streets safe! A man can never own enough guns!