9mm +P+ Reload Data

Sergeant · September 7, 2012, 09:58 PM

Where can I find data on reloading a 9mm for use in my Rugar PC4 rifle? It fires regular reloads just fine, but since it is rated for +P+, I'd like to do up some hotter loads in 147gr bullet weight. It feels like I'm shooting a .22 with the 115gr or 124 Barry's.

Brian Pfleuger · September 7, 2012, 10:02 PM

There is no standard for +P+

+P is 10% over standard SAAMI max, which is 35,000psi, so +P is 38,500psi.

+P+ is more than that, how much more, there is no standard.

Sergeant · September 7, 2012, 10:40 PM

I guess the actual beauty of the +p+ rating than, would be I could load to the max powder weight without much worry. My normal habit is to always stay 10% under max.

Mac Sidewinder · September 7, 2012, 11:19 PM

If you are talking about Berry's Plated bullets, I would be careful how fast you are trying to push them. They really are only made for mid power loads (under 1200 fps, 1450 if thick plated).

Mac

MrApathy · September 7, 2012, 11:23 PM

get some powerpistol
ditch the plated bullets they wont hold up to the velocities.

Sergeant · September 7, 2012, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the advice on the bullets. I cast my own for various cowboy action guns, but figured with my 9mm carbine, would be best to use plated. May be a good idea to use my friends chrono and see what the velocities are with various test loads, since the barrel length is 16 inch. I did not know about the Barry's being soft.

Sergeant · September 9, 2012, 07:17 AM

I heard that pistol powder meters good and takes up a little less physical space that unique. Will try some and see.

ScottRiqui · September 9, 2012, 07:40 AM

I like Power Pistol in .380 and .40 (I don't reload 9mm yet). It's a little snappy, and I get a lot of muzzle flash, but I think that's mostly because I'm using it with short-barreled pistols. But I get accurate loads with it, and it meters well.

Most of the recommended PP loads are significantly heavier than loads using other powders, so it's probably not as economical.

September 7, 2012, 09:58 PM	#1
Sergeant Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Posts: 124	9mm +P+ Reload Data Where can I find data on reloading a 9mm for use in my Rugar PC4 rifle? It fires regular reloads just fine, but since it is rated for +P+, I'd like to do up some hotter loads in 147gr bullet weight. It feels like I'm shooting a .22 with the 115gr or 124 Barry's.

September 7, 2012, 10:02 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	There is no standard for +P+ +P is 10% over standard SAAMI max, which is 35,000psi, so +P is 38,500psi. +P+ is more than that, how much more, there is no standard. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

September 7, 2012, 11:23 PM	#5
MrApathy Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Posts: 529	get some powerpistol ditch the plated bullets they wont hold up to the velocities. __________________ Divided and conquered, Gripped by fear Wishful thinking that it can't happen here It's well underways but nobody knows A repeat of history, That's how it goes

September 7, 2012, 11:35 PM	#6
Sergeant Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Posts: 124	Thanks for the advice on the bullets. I cast my own for various cowboy action guns, but figured with my 9mm carbine, would be best to use plated. May be a good idea to use my friends chrono and see what the velocities are with various test loads, since the barrel length is 16 inch. I did not know about the Barry's being soft. Last edited by Sergeant; September 8, 2012 at 12:21 AM.

September 7, 2012, 10:40 PM	#3
Sergeant Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Posts: 124	I guess the actual beauty of the +p+ rating than, would be I could load to the max powder weight without much worry. My normal habit is to always stay 10% under max.

September 7, 2012, 11:19 PM	#4
Mac Sidewinder Member Join Date: March 2, 2012 Posts: 84	If you are talking about Berry's Plated bullets, I would be careful how fast you are trying to push them. They really are only made for mid power loads (under 1200 fps, 1450 if thick plated). Mac

September 9, 2012, 07:17 AM	#7
Sergeant Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Posts: 124	I heard that pistol powder meters good and takes up a little less physical space that unique. Will try some and see.

September 9, 2012, 07:40 AM	#8
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	I like Power Pistol in .380 and .40 (I don't reload 9mm yet). It's a little snappy, and I get a lot of muzzle flash, but I think that's mostly because I'm using it with short-barreled pistols. But I get accurate loads with it, and it meters well. Most of the recommended PP loads are significantly heavier than loads using other powders, so it's probably not as economical.