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Old April 27, 2006, 08:21 PM   #1
Bigtrike
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9MM HB-FMJ load

My trusty chronograph met an untimely death so a little help would be appreciated....

Just returned from the gun show with a bag of REM 9MM 115 gr HB-FMJ's. Need to know what COL and powder (Universal or Unique) load to use.

Thanks.
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Old April 28, 2006, 08:19 PM   #2
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I've had good luck with 5.8-6.0 of unique.oal 1.135.Also,have had good luck w/6.2 of power pistol.
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Old April 28, 2006, 11:48 PM   #3
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115 fmj loaded to 1.14" COL - - from a Browning HP

6.0 gr. of Unique About 1180 fps

Lighter loads - -
4.8 of 231, about 1080
4.5 of H. Universal, about 1020
5.0 of H. Universal, about 1100

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Old April 29, 2006, 09:07 AM   #4
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So....Did ya shoot your chrony?? I shoot alot of 115gr fmj bullets, but with different powders. I use an oal of 1.150
3.6gr Clays= 1050fps
6.0gr HS6=1050fps Good shooting!
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