Reloading for the 9 mm - basic questions - Page 2

overkill0084 · August 30, 2011, 09:35 AM

Can't really add much to what's already been said. 9 mm isn't really too full of surprises. The typical cautions apply. In my limited experience, it hasn't thrown any curve balls.
Your Unique will will work fine. I use it for my 147 gr loads. 3.6 of Unque w/ 147 gr cast was very accurate in my CZ. I use 4.0 gr Bullseye in my 115 gr Plated RN general purpose loads. HS-6 works well when you want to dial up the power with jacketed bullets.

Disclaimer:
Sanity check loads you see on the internet against published data.

603Country · August 31, 2011, 06:10 PM

I think I'll buy some Power Pistol or maybe W231 for reloading the 115grain bullets. The dies are on order, and I got the Lee 4 die set, even though I said I'd buy Redding or RCBS. If it turns out that I want more reloading volume, I may try out that Lee Progressive press, so I went with the Lee dies. As soon as I finish my latest wood project (2 single beds), I'll set up the gear and start on the reloading and shooting.

1SOW · August 31, 2011, 10:48 PM

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I may try out that Lee Progressive press, so I went with the Lee dies.

The LEE dies will fit the other brands of common presses.

603Country · September 1, 2011, 05:14 PM

Sure, I know the Lee dies work fine in other presses. I just didn't want to find out, once I got the Lee progressive (if I get it eventually), that the Lee dies have advantages in their system operation. If they do, I'm covered. If they don't, that's fine too.

August 30, 2011, 09:35 AM	#26
overkill0084 Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2010 Location: Northern, UT Posts: 1,162	Can't really add much to what's already been said. 9 mm isn't really too full of surprises. The typical cautions apply. In my limited experience, it hasn't thrown any curve balls. Your Unique will will work fine. I use it for my 147 gr loads. 3.6 of Unque w/ 147 gr cast was very accurate in my CZ. I use 4.0 gr Bullseye in my 115 gr Plated RN general purpose loads. HS-6 works well when you want to dial up the power with jacketed bullets. Disclaimer: Sanity check loads you see on the internet against published data. __________________ Cheers, Greg “At the core of liberalism is the spoiled child – miserable, as all spoiled children are, unsatisfied, demanding, ill-disciplined, despotic and useless. Liberalism is a philosophy of sniveling brats.” — P.J. O’Rourke

August 31, 2011, 06:10 PM	#27
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	I think I'll buy some Power Pistol or maybe W231 for reloading the 115grain bullets. The dies are on order, and I got the Lee 4 die set, even though I said I'd buy Redding or RCBS. If it turns out that I want more reloading volume, I may try out that Lee Progressive press, so I went with the Lee dies. As soon as I finish my latest wood project (2 single beds), I'll set up the gear and start on the reloading and shooting.

September 1, 2011, 05:14 PM	#29
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	Sure, I know the Lee dies work fine in other presses. I just didn't want to find out, once I got the Lee progressive (if I get it eventually), that the Lee dies have advantages in their system operation. If they do, I'm covered. If they don't, that's fine too.