load data for 9mm 120 grain lead tc.

roscotnt · September 17, 2009, 01:37 PM

hi all.
i seem to be having a hard time finding load data for my lee 120gr.tc.lead boolits.is there a way to figure the data? or is there set load data,, im new ro reloading, and got this mold worth the money and thought it would be a good lighter size for target practice but i cant seem to find a recipe for this weight,
anyone have any ideas???
thanks for reading,,

armoredman · September 17, 2009, 02:24 PM

Well, I can offer one load, I picked up some 125gr TC bullets at a local shop, and after discovering that a standard seater plug leaves them looking like a semi round nose with a teat, they also proved quite accurate, with this load;
125gr TC Cast, Mix headstamp cases, 7.6gr AA#7 , COAL 1.25. For academic purposes only of course. I am going to try seating them a wee bit deeper, see what that changes.
It did OK.

I have a Lee mould, but it's the 124gr LRN, works quite well out of the P01 and PCR, but the P07 doesn't like it at all...where did you find a TC Lee mould?

awaveritt · September 17, 2009, 02:40 PM

Roscotnt, I'm wondering the same thing so glad for your OP.

Also, not to highjack the thread, but I'd be interested in what are the relative merits of TC vs LRN in semi-auto pistols?

Edited: I'd like to see some ideas for Bullseye with this type of bullet, as I have lots on hand.

zxcvbob · September 17, 2009, 02:45 PM

5 grains of Bullseye (max load, so ease up to it)

roscotnt · September 17, 2009, 07:44 PM

hi all
thanks for the info so far,, as for where did i get the lee mold, i found it on ebay,worth the money, nnow i see the prices are up to 24 and change, thats more than i would pay,
im not sure but i think the difference between the LRN and the TC is the TS is basically a semi wadcutter?? im assuming that is, but ya know what they say about assuming,,hehe
ok, now,
so what im kinda getting is that i can follow the recipe for a 124gr.lead?? and use the starting load as long as i keep the velosity belo 1100 ????
or am i assuming again,,

armoredman · September 17, 2009, 09:48 PM

You can use data for a heavier bullet, not for a lighter one, and it's all a loose starting point, anyway. You work your way to the load you andyour gun like.

roscotnt · September 18, 2009, 12:01 AM

thanks for that answer armoredman,, thats excactly what i needed to know, i understand the concept now,
thanks to all that jumped in,,,

Ozzieman · September 18, 2009, 09:14 AM

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp
I agree with going with the 125 GR load and work up.
armoredman, even though you getting good accuracy when you use the incorrect seating plug you might not get the bullets started straight which can lead to problems.
The other thing seating them a wee bit deeper, I don’t know your loading experience and please take this in a friendly manner, but COL on a 9mm can be critical when loading higher pressure loads and your 7.6 is close to max, a wee bit deeper can mean a great deal more pressure so you need to back off your load and work back up and watch for pressure signs if your going deeper than suggested COL.

armoredman · September 18, 2009, 03:05 PM

Actually 8.2 is max for #7 per Accurate, and I've been loading 9mm for a few years now. I agree on the seater plug, which is why I would like to buy a second seater die with a TC plug in it. When I talk about a wwe bit deeper, I am meaning 5 thousandths of an inch to 1.20 or so. Suggested COAL from Accurate is 1.095 for LRN, so I am going a bit farther out.

But thank you for asking.

Ozzieman · September 19, 2009, 10:56 AM

No problem

Actualy that comment was ment more for the new reloader that posted this than you, I know you have been around here a while.
Thanks

jimkim · September 19, 2009, 11:04 AM

Plenty of cast data can be found on Reloader's Reference. You can download it here. http://sourceforge.net/projects/reloadersrfrnce/

September 17, 2009, 01:37 PM	#1
roscotnt Member Join Date: September 3, 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 16	load data for 9mm 120 grain lead tc. hi all. i seem to be having a hard time finding load data for my lee 120gr.tc.lead boolits.is there a way to figure the data? or is there set load data,, im new ro reloading, and got this mold worth the money and thought it would be a good lighter size for target practice but i cant seem to find a recipe for this weight, anyone have any ideas??? thanks for reading,,

September 17, 2009, 02:40 PM	#3
awaveritt Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 259	Roscotnt, I'm wondering the same thing so glad for your OP. Also, not to highjack the thread, but I'd be interested in what are the relative merits of TC vs LRN in semi-auto pistols? Edited: I'd like to see some ideas for Bullseye with this type of bullet, as I have lots on hand. Last edited by awaveritt; September 17, 2009 at 02:41 PM. Reason: afterthought

September 17, 2009, 02:45 PM	#4
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	5 grains of Bullseye (max load, so ease up to it) __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth

September 19, 2009, 11:04 AM	#11
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2008 Location: middle GA Posts: 326	Plenty of cast data can be found on Reloader's Reference. You can download it here. http://sourceforge.net/projects/reloadersrfrnce/ __________________ Jan. 4, 2007 gasoline $2.10 gal....HMMM?

September 17, 2009, 02:24 PM	#2
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,480	Well, I can offer one load, I picked up some 125gr TC bullets at a local shop, and after discovering that a standard seater plug leaves them looking like a semi round nose with a teat, they also proved quite accurate, with this load; 125gr TC Cast, Mix headstamp cases, 7.6gr AA#7 , COAL 1.25. For academic purposes only of course. I am going to try seating them a wee bit deeper, see what that changes. It did OK. I have a Lee mould, but it's the 124gr LRN, works quite well out of the P01 and PCR, but the P07 doesn't like it at all...where did you find a TC Lee mould?

September 17, 2009, 07:44 PM	#5
roscotnt Member Join Date: September 3, 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 16	hi all thanks for the info so far,, as for where did i get the lee mold, i found it on ebay,worth the money, nnow i see the prices are up to 24 and change, thats more than i would pay, im not sure but i think the difference between the LRN and the TC is the TS is basically a semi wadcutter?? im assuming that is, but ya know what they say about assuming,,hehe ok, now, so what im kinda getting is that i can follow the recipe for a 124gr.lead?? and use the starting load as long as i keep the velosity belo 1100 ???? or am i assuming again,,

September 17, 2009, 09:48 PM	#6
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,480	You can use data for a heavier bullet, not for a lighter one, and it's all a loose starting point, anyway. You work your way to the load you andyour gun like.

September 18, 2009, 12:01 AM	#7
roscotnt Member Join Date: September 3, 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 16	thanks for that answer armoredman,, thats excactly what i needed to know, i understand the concept now, thanks to all that jumped in,,,

September 18, 2009, 09:14 AM	#8
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp I agree with going with the 125 GR load and work up. armoredman, even though you getting good accuracy when you use the incorrect seating plug you might not get the bullets started straight which can lead to problems. The other thing seating them a wee bit deeper, I don’t know your loading experience and please take this in a friendly manner, but COL on a 9mm can be critical when loading higher pressure loads and your 7.6 is close to max, a wee bit deeper can mean a great deal more pressure so you need to back off your load and work back up and watch for pressure signs if your going deeper than suggested COL.

September 18, 2009, 03:05 PM	#9
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,480	Actually 8.2 is max for #7 per Accurate, and I've been loading 9mm for a few years now. I agree on the seater plug, which is why I would like to buy a second seater die with a TC plug in it. When I talk about a wwe bit deeper, I am meaning 5 thousandths of an inch to 1.20 or so. Suggested COAL from Accurate is 1.095 for LRN, so I am going a bit farther out. But thank you for asking.

September 19, 2009, 10:56 AM	#10
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	No problem Actualy that comment was ment more for the new reloader that posted this than you, I know you have been around here a while. Thanks